New Orleans is well known for being a premiere bachelor party and bachelorette party destination. It’s no surprise that those who are ready to tie the knot come to the Big Easy with their closest friends to indulge in the city’s party atmosphere. In addition to the nightlife and partying, however, the city offers many incredible alternatives that can take your party to the next level without a drop of alcohol. Whether you’re looking for an experience that will complement the traditional Bourbon Street bachelor party, or looking to craft something completely different, New Orleans has something for everyone!
Top 5 Unique New Orleans Bachelor Party and Bachelorette Party Ideas
LOOP NOLA High Ropes Course
Every wedding crew can benefit from some high-octane action packed team building, and the LOOP NOLA High Ropes Course provides just that! It’s a challenging experience that involves thinking outside the box and getting out of your comfort zone. Whether your wedding party has known each other for years or you’re bringing people together from different times in your life, climbing the high ropes course is a great way to build comradery and have fun before the big day. Participants receive all of the safety equipment and training needed to have fun climbing up to 30 feet along the elevated obstacle course elements. Participants are guided by trained LOOP NOLA staff members who ensure a safe and memorable experience for the party. Located in New Orleans City Park, the High Ropes Course can be booked as a private experience for your bachelor party or bachelorette party in the midst of a beautiful forest of live oak and pine trees.
Escape Rooms
Another amazing experience that will have your wedding crew working together in fun and exciting ways is an escape room. These rooms offer an exhilarating, interactive experience that encourages teamwork in order to achieve a common goal–escaping! You and the crew will be given one hour to acquire clues, solve the riddles, and ultimately find the key leading to your freedom. New Orleans has plenty of Escape Room companies to choose from, but our favorites are Clue Carre located in the Central Business District and Escape My Room in the Lower Garden District. The themes of the rooms can include Louisiana voodoo, prison breaks, heists, space voyages, and many more! You’ll put your teamwork to the test while sharing laughs trying to escape in time for the wedding!
Swamp Tour
A Southern Louisiana classic! Especially if your crew includes out-of-towners, a swamp tour is not to be missed. Bachelors and bachelorettes will get to ride on airboats or pontoons, hold baby alligators, and see the big ones up close and personal. They’ll learn all about the fascinating wildlife of the swamp. Your party will find a plethora of options when it comes to local tours, but one popular option is Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours located near the Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve. All in all, swamp tours are a great alternative to stereotypical New Orleans bachelor parties and bachelorette parties as they offer a chance for individuals to spend time outdoors in an environment that you can’t find anywhere else!
Kayak Tour
If you’re in town for a warm-weather wedding, take advantage of some of New Orleans’ awesome kayaking opportunities. Whether you’re already a proficient paddler or you just want to try something new, Louisiana bayous are perfect for a group outing before the big day. We highly recommend Canoe and Trail Adventures located across the lake from New Orleans. They offer daytime rentals along the Bogue Falaya River for those who already know their way around a kayak, and their sunset paddles on Cane Bayou are truly not to be missed. Their knowledgeable guides will lead your group through the bayou, giving a rich history of south Louisiana flora and fauna, culminating with a scenic view of the sun setting over Lake Pontchartrain. For a memorable New Orleans bachelor party or bachelorette party, sign up for one of their all-inclusive kayak tours and get ready for a good time.
Skydiving
Before the bride or groom “takes the plunge,” another memorable plunge could include a group skydiving experience! Gold Coast Skydiving in Abita Springs (just north of New Orleans), offers this once in a lifetime experience. While skydiving may not be for everyone, it offers a great chance to bond with other members of the wedding party in a thrilling way that you will truly never forget. Gold Coast Skydiving is top rated and has five-seater airplanes that take groups on a 14 minute plane ride before the plunge.
We hope you have the best bachelor party or bachelorette party possible and believe that any of the above choices will form memories that your wedding crew will not soon forget! Feel free to contact us for more information and have fun in New Orleans!
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