I was recently appointed the duty of planning a bachelor party for somebody because he doesn’t have friends and I have no clue what to do. I’m thinking just a one night “away” type of AC night but would be completely open to anything else. It will probably be 8 people (mostly relatives and my friends) including the groom. He seems pretty open to whatever comes up but I don’t really have a list of interests for him either. Thank you so much in advance because I’m lost!

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Bluegreenmountain t1_jdansdy wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:53 AM

Might be unpopular opinion: but 99% of people that elect to do a higher end (non trashy AC pound drinks and gamble) bachelor party don’t regret it.

Nice hotel or like a lodge somewhere. Focus on good quality dinner and good quality drinks.

If he doesn’t really have friends it’s better to elevate the experience. My friend from college was this way. I was his only friend pretty much except like 1 person he worked with kind of.

We got a nice Airbnb in the Catskills and then I found a nice farm-to-table restaurant and we had excellent liquor with great food. Went on a small / easy 2 mile hike to a summit with a sweet view the next morning. Spent time cooking big egg and steak breakfast as well, just talking and enjoying the change of scenery.

If adamant about staying in NJ you could prob find something similar in Sussex or Warren County. Or the Catskills are also closer than you think.

Unless this dude just loves light beer, drugs, and strippers in which case I’m sure it’ll be easy to figure out.

robertfcowper t1_jdav2z6 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Second this. Sounds like it'll be a bit of an awkward mix of people who aren't all that close, so AC seems like a bad idea to me. Not everybody is going to be on the same page about gambling, partying, strip club, etc and because nobody's going to want to speak up in a group they don't know well they'll just keep quiet and have an iffy time. But most people can get behind a really nice dinner and some quality hang time in a cool location. Bonus is everybody will have a chance to chat and get to know each other in that type of setting which will make everybody have more fun at the wedding.

RivChk t1_jdcmx7t wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:19 PM

I agree!

We had a group that stayed in the Catskills in these really nice cabins and had a great time. One day we rode the Belleayre ski chair lift to the top of the mountain and took an easy hike along the ridge. Then nearby is this activity where you peddle these carts along an old railroad track (Railvolution I think)

The cabins we stayed at was https://www.belleayrelodge.com

The owners bent over backwards to provide our group with everything we needed…..like a gourmet tasting dinner, etc.

beer_baron66 t1_jdc3oa2 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 10:09 AM

For my friend's bachelor party a few years ago, I rented a house in the Poconos. We made all the meals there and the house had a pool table and foosball table. We went to skirmish on Saturday for a day of paintball. On Sunday, everyone was shocked how little they owed for everything, and we all had a great time.

Banana_bride t1_jdc84hz wrote on March 23, 2023 at 11:04 AM

I know lots of guys who did a house in the Poconos and had fun, it’s a more chill time. You can also hit up a downtown area in NJ like Red Bank or Morristown, do a nice dinner, go out get drinks, rent an air BNB or do a hotel room

_Dihydrogen_Monoxide t1_jdawib5 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:58 AM

I threw a bachelor party in nyc. We stayed at a hotel in the east village. Lots of really cool bars and restaurants in that area. Of course it’s dependent on the crowd you’re looking to entertain but personally a night out in NYC is infinitely better than AC.

nervousopposum t1_jdan3y4 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:48 AM

Top Golf

Dozzi92 t1_jdanddf wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:50 AM

And obviously go-karts while there.

nervousopposum t1_jdasfgf wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:27 AM

Yes, this too!

Algae-Ok t1_jdanz6d wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:55 AM

I hope the groom goes to the bachelor party… depending on the time there are plenty of places you can go.. honestly just ask him what kind of theme he is looking for… maybe he wants to go to PA in a cabin… we are driving distances to multiple locations and also it’s extremely cheap to fly to some places… I would also talk with the other 8 people to see what they can afford so everyone can go…..

micmaher99 t1_jdaty9n wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:39 AM

Pool at Harrah's on a Saturday is 80° inside and a good spot to chill all day in the winter/spring. Go down Friday, nice dinner, drink and pool all day Saturday, then dinner and casino.

SmittyManJensen_ t1_jdb8yxi wrote on March 23, 2023 at 3:37 AM

Airbnb, video games, liquor, weed, golf if you’re into that.

Whalers7997 t1_jdc1qve wrote on March 23, 2023 at 9:42 AM

Don't do AC. PA is better and safer

FerdaCoach t1_jdcogc9 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:31 PM

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Zeus Burger

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Ecstatic-Passage-113 t1_jde73vu wrote on March 23, 2023 at 7:24 PM

I planned a weekend of camping, grilling in Poconos. Weather was great. Even took a side trip to sunset hill gun range and we all fired off some guns.