31 Denver Bachelorette Party Ideas + A Weekend Itinerary
We’re a local tour company with insights into the city’s dining scene, cultural attractions, nightlife, and more. In this guide, we share Denver bachelorette party ideas for every kind of bride-to-be. To help you navigate this lengthy list, we broke it down into the following sections:
- Our favorite party ideas
- Options for creative brides
- The best spots for foodies
- More fun ways to celebrate
We also share an overview on how to plan a bachelorette party, along with a ready-made weekend itinerary. Use it to save yourself tons of time and effort!
Our Favorite Denver Bachelorette Party Ideas
Sip Local Brews on a LoDo Craft Beer Tour
Don’t settle for a few beers at the bar — it’s a special occasion! On our LoDo Craft Beer Tour, your party can sip its way through the city, from its historic district to trendy spots on Dairy Block. Enjoy 10+ beer tastings at four of the best downtown Denver breweries, including Wynkoop Brewing Company and Great Divide.
Along this 1.5-mile stroll, your local expert will also share interesting (and even scandalous) insights into the city’s Wild West past. Walk through its original red light district, hear the stories of grave robbers, and more. Our guides are also well-informed on the city’s present and can help you decide the next stop on your Denver bachelorette party itinerary!
Dance to EDM Sets at Temple Nightclub
Party the night away at Temple, one of Denver’s most popular nightclubs featuring world-class DJs, a bumping sound system, and enough LED lights to upstage just about any New Year’s bash. Bottle service and table reservations are available, guaranteeing the bride-to-be receives VIP treatment.
The three-story venue also houses a gallery with local street art and contemporary works. Pop in when you need a break from the high-energy environment, then swing back to the bar and down to the dancefloor.
Get Crafty with a Cocktail in Hand
DIY projects are fun in general — but cocktails make them much more of a party! Each guest at Upstairs Circus can select one of several fun projects, from wine bottle tumblers and wood six-pack carriers to beaded jewelry and leather pet collars. The venue will provide all materials and tools necessary, along with boozy beverages for your besties.
Twirl Up and Down Aerial Silks
Aerial Cirque Over Denver is an aerial dance and circus school with locations in Central Park and Centennial. It frequently hosts bachelorette parties and can accommodate any fitness level, and no experience is required. After all, few of us have swung on a trapeze — but you’ll do just that during its 90-minute class! Instructors also teach the basics of aerial silks and the photo ops are stellar.
Dine at the Most Instagrammable Spot in Town
Wonderyard Garden + Table is a bar-forward restaurant that recently opened in downtown’s Ballpark district. Find Instagrammable scenes around every corner, from oversized bird cages and teacup-shaped booths to carousel ponies backdropped by a floral wall.
The menu is also deserving of a snapshot. Cocktails are adorned with cotton candy clouds and rose petals, and shareable small plates please every palette.
Book a Tarot or Astrology Reading
Take your spiritual bride-to-be to Ritualcravt, a curious shop selling art, herbs, and folk magic oddities like talismans, crystals, and more. Its “house witches” would be happy to conduct a tarot reading for each person in your party, providing guidance through oracle cards and intuition. Astrology readings are also available — be sure to have everyone’s date, time, and place of birth upon booking.
Find Your Zen with a Yoga Class
As much fun as weddings are, there’s no denying that they’re also stressful. Enjoy a moment of peace (and a bit of mood-boosting exercise) with one of several yoga classes around town.
The Denver Botanic Gardens hosts morning and evening sessions several times a week, and summer yoga at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an incredible experience. Many local parks and studios have options as well, so you’re sure to find something that fits into your Denver bachelorette party itinerary.
Order Martinis and Bumps of Caviar
Call Me Pearl offers a chic ambiance with floor-to-ceiling windows, floral lounge chairs, and a massive glass chandelier. But this new McGregor Square cocktail bar is more than just aesthetic.
The drink menu includes pretty house cocktails like its Velvet Dreams featuring iridescent purple and cream-hued layers of vodka, absinthe, sparkling rosé, and butterfly flower tea. Though, martinis are the house specialty — and don’t skip on the caviar bump addition. Other tasty bites include truffle fries, crab cakes, and oysters on the half shell served with Champagne mignonette.
Snap Mind-Bending Selfies
Be mesmerized by the Museum of Illusions, a mind-bending attraction along downtown’s 16th Street Mall. Several installations make for great photo ops, with funky mirrors and sets that seemingly turn the world upside down. Your phones should be fully charged for this Instagrammable outing!
Denver Bachelorette Party Ideas for Creative Brides
Peruse Galleries at the Denver Art Museum
If the bride-to-be is a creative type, she’s likely been to the Denver Art Museum. But this iconic attraction offers frequently rotating galleries, allowing each visit to be worthwhile — especially with close friends. Admire temporary installations and classic exhibitions, from modern art to centuries’ old works spanning textiles, ceramics, paintings, and more from around the globe.
Join Our RiNo Beer and Graffiti Tour
RiNo celebrates visual art at every turn, with vibrant graffiti and murals adorning dozens of brick buildings. Learn about the artists and the local beer scene on our RiNo Beer and Graffiti Tour, which includes 10+ tastings. We make four stops along this one-mile walk with Ratio Beerworks, Odell Brewing, and other top breweries in Denver on the agenda.
Enjoy a laid-back afternoon and get local insights from your guide, who will explain how this former warehouse district is now the city’s trendiest neighborhood.
Create a Floral Arrangement at Rowdy Poppy
Soon-to-be brides, perhaps you’ve considered DIY-ing your wedding floral arrangements. But as you’ve likely read, doing so is no easy feat with everything else on your to-do list.
Instead, consider celebrating your Denver bachelorette party with a Rowdy Poppy workshop! This new floral design house in RiNo is all about sustainability and grows its own lush, fragrant blooms on-site. Get hands on in making bouquets, vase arrangements, flower crowns, and even jewelry — all while sipping wine with your favorite gal pals.
Contemplate Over Modern Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver features dazzling displays, immersive exhibits, and minimalist, yet thought-provoking designs. Pause and read the artists’ statements to appreciate each piece — or simply let the works speak for themselves.
This is the kind of museum that encourages conversation and is sure to spark a creative bride’s interest. Don’t miss grabbing a drink from its gorgeous rooftop bar!
Learn to Make Perfect Candles
Plan your Denver bachelorette party with Candelaria, which offers intimate one-hour workshops that teach groups how to make perfectly shaped and scented candles. Classes involve a fragrance exploration and your choice of vessel, and are capped at twelve participants. Swing by the shop the following day to collect your creations, or have them conveniently shipped to your friends’ addresses for a small fee.
Visit a Paint and Sip Studio
Sipping N’ Painting has locations in the Hampden and Highlands neighborhoods. Both offer two-hour painting lessons which involve step-by-step instructions. Even those less artistically inclined can easily follow along — unless they have one too many glasses of wine! Either way, this experience is a fun and approachable way to make memories with your favorite people.
Denver Bachelorette Party Ideas for Foodies
Tour Local Breweries in a Private Group
Want to customize your craft beer tour and keep the experience intimate with just your besties? No problem. Our private group tours allow you to select specific breweries, enjoy food and beer pairings, and can be catered to many other interests.
But there’s no pressure to research and plan — our local guides can also build out the entire itinerary for you. We know all the best spots around town including, of course, the top microbreweries in Denver.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
The Inventing Room is a Willy Wonka-esque dessert shop where vibrant colors, interesting textures, and liquid nitrogen take center stage. Each dish blends culinary techniques with science, and many are interactive.
Purchase tickets in advance to enjoy an hour-long guided tasting which includes five funky samples, like glow in the dark cotton candy and freeze dried caramel apples.
Feel Fancy at Afternoon Tea
The historic and luxurious Brown Palace Hotel is a fabulous place to celebrate your soon-to-be wedding. Get dressed in your best and be seated in its gorgeous lobby, where afternoon tea service is available daily. The prix fixe menu includes your choice of loose leaf tea. Though, we recommend the upgrade that includes a glass of bubbly!
Share a toast with your ladies and enjoy handmade pastries, scones with Devonshire cream, savory finger sandwiches, and more — all while being serenaded by a live pianist.
Visit One of the City’s Trendiest Chinese Spots
If your group loves Chinese fare, plan your Denver bachelorette party at Hop Alley. For nearly a decade, this trendy restaurant has been a favorite in the RiNo neighborhood. Enjoy a modern atmosphere and hip hop playlist while sharing plates of dumplings, Sichuan-spiced crispy chicken, and its signature bone marrow fried rice. Creative cocktails and a curated selection of wine add to the flavorful menu.
Savor Farm-to-Table Dishes
A full-blown fine dining experience may be outside of your group’s budget. But Fruition gives you a taste of that world without breaking the bank. Its farm-to-table dishes are crafted by a skilled culinary team led by chef Alex Seidel, a James Beard award winner. Savor seasonal plates paired with exquisite bottles of wine while enjoying the classy, intimate ambiance.
Attend a Cooking Class
If the bride-to-be is a passionate home chef, she’ll love an experience with Cook Street School of Culinary Arts. It hosts private events and one-night public classes that teach guests to cook a variety of global cuisines.
Learn to create regional Italian dishes, favorites from Spain, delicious fare from India, or your own perfectly prepared sushi. When your self-made meal is complete, enjoy it on-site with one of several Sommelier-selected wines.
Toast Cocktails at The Cooper Lounge
The Cooper Lounge is a stunning place to host your Denver bachelorette party. This upscale cocktail bar features a gorgeous Art Deco-inspired ambiance and resides on the mezzanine level of Union Station. Watch the hustle and bustle below while enjoying classic cocktails paired with elevated bites like seasonal crudo, beef tartare, and oysters on the half shell.
Note that The Cooper Lounge is currently undergoing renovations and will reopen in late 2024.
Join Our New Mocktails and Murals Tour
Mocktails were once reserved for dry January commitments, but we think the sober curious trend is here to stay. Join our new Mocktails and Murals Tour to sip your way through RiNo, a hip district decked out in street art.
Our local guides share insights into many of the artists and their works, and will take you to at least three stops: a high-end wine bar, a local brewery, and a kombucha bar. Enjoy 8+ zero-proof beverages including mocktails, along with non-alcoholic wines and beers from up-and-coming brands like Untitled Art.
More Fun Denver Bachelorette Party Ideas
Soak at a Beer Spa
There are several fantastic day spas in Denver. But as a local beer tour company, our top recommendation comes to no surprise: Oakwell Beer Spa. This popular attraction hosts intimate experiences for up to four guests, involving its infrared sauna, zero-gravity massage chairs, and bubbly beer baths. Complete the experience with cold craft brews from its tapwall.
Go for a Scenic Hike
Head west towards the mountains for a gorgeous hike with your favorite gals. Red Rocks Trading Post Trail near the amphitheatre is a great 1.6-mile loop featuring dramatic red rock formations. Plus, it’s less than a half-hour from downtown.
Trails beneath the Boulder Flatirons are also stunning, as are those in Rocky Mountain National Park. If you make the latter commute, don’t miss the hike to Emerald Lake — it’s one of the most iconic in Colorado.
Catch a Concert at Red Rocks
No Colorado music venue is as famous as Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Flanked by massive rock formations, this Morrison destination is just thirty minutes away from downtown Denver.
Arrive early for tailgating, take a steep walk into the outdoor venue, and watch the sun set before your party’s favorite performer takes the stage. Every music genre appears on the line-up, as do world-famous performers and local favorites.
Belt Out Your Favorite Tunes
Punch Bowl Social houses a whole array of entertainment, including singers’ favorite way to spend a night out: karaoke. Rent a private room to belt out your favorite tunes with your besties, and enjoy sips of craft cocktails between songs. The menu also features shareables like taco platters, sliders, and wings, while the venue offers bowling, arcade games, and more to keep the party going.
Work Those Axe-Throwing Muscles
Few Denver bachelorette party ideas are as exciting as Axe Whooping, which has locations on North and South Broadway. With the help of an expert, learn how to throw sharp weapons and nail a wooden target — all with a beer in hand. Two-hour sessions are available to groups of all sizes, and on-site rage rooms add to the rowdy fun.
Get a Good Laugh at a Comedy Club
Laugh it up at Comedy Works, a club that draws world-renowned acts to the Mile High City. It has two locations — one that’s downtown on Larimer Square, which is near several great bars and restaurants; and another in Greenwood Village, which has an eatery on-site. Both host shows most nights of the week and are a great way to let loose before your big day.
Break Out of an Escape Room
If the bride-to-be loves a good strategy game, take her to EscapeWorks. Its fun and challenging escape rooms feature various difficulty levels, as well as several themes. Explore Blackbeard’s brig, solve the labyrinth of an Egyptian tomb, or even become vampire hunters! Your group has an hour to put your heads together and make sense of clues — which aren’t as obvious as you might think.
Bring on Magic Mike
What would a list of Denver bachelorette party ideas be without at least one cheesy male strip club mention? For those that are into half-naked men busting moves (and hopefully, not their banana hammocks), there’s Hunk-O-Mania. Sure, the eye candy is nice — but the look on the bride-to-be’s face is priceless.
How to Plan a Denver Bachelorette Party
Planning a bachelorette party is no easy task. There are a lot of moving parts, from agreeing on a date and an itinerary to booking the activities, splitting the bill, coordinating rides to and from the airport… is your head spinning yet?
Whether you’re the maid of honor or a bride doing it all, we’re here to help with a step-by-step guide to planning the perfect Denver bachelorette party.
3 Months Before the Party: Pre-Planning Phase
Start planning at least three months in advance with as few people as possible. Take note of that latter piece of advice. Nailing down details with a few of your closest girls can be done semi-easily. But once you reach committee levels, planning your party can quickly turn into a headache. As the saying goes, it’s impossible to please everyone.
Here are key questions to consider right off the bat:
Who’s Invited?
Early on, it’s important to decide who’s invited and who’s not. If you’re the maid of honor or a team of bridesmaids, you need to consult the bride-to-be on this one.
We recommend capping the guest list at a maximum of ten people. If you get too many participants, coordinating will likely become way too hectic — more rideshares, more hotel rooms, and countless preferences to accommodate. Plus, you’ll be more limited on activities, as some cannot cater to too large of groups.
Once guests are decided upon, get their contact information from the bride. You’ll need their phone numbers to communicate key information, as well as their addresses to send physical invites.
When Will the Party Be?
It may be tradition to host a bachelorette party the night before your big day but trust us, this is not a good idea. Hangovers and wedding stress don’t mix well. Rather, we recommend planning your bachelorette party around a month before the wedding.
But admittedly, that can be tricky when friends live all over the country. To avoid multiple flights, ask if they can come into town a few days early. That way, you have time to party, recover, and go into your wedding feeling your best.
Where Will You Go?
If you’re reading this guide, you’re obviously looking to host your bachelorette party in Denver! Great choice. But as you’ve discovered, there are dozens of ways to celebrate. Build your own agenda or check out our ready-made itinerary below to make planning easy.
Most importantly, make sure the bride is on board. You can’t accommodate everyone in the group, but she should be excited about the plans. However, that being said, see our next point because money is, in fact, an object and no one will be happy breaking the bank.
Who’s Paying for It?
Generally, it’s best for all the bachelorette party guests to pitch in — sans the bride, of course. Estimate costs for each individual during the planning phase so no one’s too surprised by the bill. Split shared expenses a month before, such as your Airbnb, car rental, and the main activity.
During the day or weekend spent celebrating, opt for splitting the tab whenever possible. If the group has to be on one bill, decide who’s card is going down and keep a ledger, as well as the receipt. That way, it’s easier to Venmo each other at the end of the party.
2 Months Before the Party: Send Out Invites and Delegate Responsibilities
After the hair-pulling month of figuring out everyone’s schedules and picking that oh-so-perfect bachelorette hotspot, it’s time to start creating some invitations. Since the bachelorette party is an extension of the wedding, we recommend sticking to the same theme, colors, and tone. There’s no wrong way to communicate the details — so long as they’re all there.
Be sure to include the itinerary with dates, times, and addresses. Answer FAQs, such as whether the selected restaurant accommodates dietary restrictions; and if guests should bring a gift. Also, be sure to provide the primary planner’s contact information for any other questions, and communicate an RSVP deadline.
Don’t include cost estimates on the invitations. The bride will likely hold onto one as a keepsake, and she doesn’t need to be involved in the budgeting process (unless she is, in fact, the primary planner).
Either way, chat about splitting costs via a group text instead. This chat can also help nail down nitty-gritty details, like who’s picking up who from the airport and what everyone’s packing for the event.
1 Month Before the Party: Finalize the Guest Count and Get Things Booked
No surprises here, as everyone saw the RSVP deadline on your invitations. Once guests are confirmed, lock in your hotel or Airbnb rental, then collect payments. If needed, you’ll also want to get your rental car secured at this time, as well as your main activity. Ask everyone to Venmo you with each booking so that you’re not draining your account with each transaction.
With the big things set in place, you’re just about ready to host the bride’s Denver bachelorette party — which may look something like the below.
An Example Itinerary for a Denver Bachelorette Party Weekend
You can have a killer bachelorette party in a single day, or even a single night. But if your besties can swing it, plan for a weekend of fun. Take inspiration from the following or to make planning ultra-easy, follow it to a T.
Friday: Take it Easy
Everyone put in a full work week and guests are just getting into town. Start the itinerary off easy going with these evening activities:
- 6 pm: Enjoy dinner at Wonderyard Garden + Table, the most Instagrammable spot in town
- 8 pm: Walk a quick half-mile to Call Me Pearl for a nightcap
- 9:30 pm: Lounge at your downtown hotel and call it a day
Saturday: Party Time!
Everyone’s well rested and it’s time to pull all the stops! Get dressed, put on your makeup, and get out to explore the city:
- 10 am: Order breakfast from the rooftop cafe at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, then wander the exhibits
- 11:30 am: Catch a ride to the arts district and attend our RiNo Beer and Graffiti Tour!
- 2 pm: Take a quick walk to lunch at Denver Central Market, home to several great restaurant concepts
- 3:30 pm: Head back downtown for crafts and cocktails at Upstairs Circus
- 6 pm: Enjoy dinner at Union Station, where you’ll find upscale eateries like Ultreia and Stoic & Genuine
- 8 pm: Grab a cocktail at The Cooper Lounge, located on the station’s mezzanine level
- 9:30 pm: Freshen up at your hotel and Uber to Temple Nightclub for a night of music and dancing
Sunday: Get Up and Brunch
What a night! Sleep in on Sunday and wrap up the weekend with a bit more fun:
- 10 am: Call in breakfast — because how often do you treat yourself to room service?
- 11 am: Drive to Morrison and get some sunshine along Red Rocks Trading Post Trail, a quick 1.6-mile loop
- 12:30 pm: See Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which is stunning even when a concert isn’t showing
- 1:30 pm: Enjoy lunch in Morrison, a cute mountain town with several charming cafes
- 3 pm: Say goodbye to your besties and look forward to seeing them at the wedding!
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