Baby showers, babymoons, pregger keggers – entering into parenthood requires celebrations. While mama-to-be gets a moment of solitude or time with friends, dads-to-be are doing it big for send-offs into fatherhood. Now trending, below is some inspiration for the perfect “Dadchelor trip” for any type of guy!
A Dadchelor Return to College Glory Days at St Julien Hotel & Spa – Boulder, Colorado
Before babies, college buddies attended Saturday football games, enjoyed unpredictable weekends and passed classes. Return to college glory days for the dadchelor party before baby arrives at St Julien Hotel & Spa. Blocks from the University of Colorado, dad-to-be and friends can catch a Saturday football game – now with notable Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders at the helm – and hit the college bars of yore.
An Alaska Dadchelor Adventure at Aviator Hotel Anchorage – Anchorage, Alaska
Aviator Hotel Anchorage is the perfect home base for an Alaska dadchelor bucket list trip. Just blocks from notable historic sites in Anchorage – including the Alaska Railroad Department, the mushing district and the Iditarod start line – the property offers easy access to some of the state’s most notable outdoor excursions, such as exploring Denali National Park, flightseeing tours, fishing for wild King Salmon in Ship Creek and more.
Ultimate Dadchelor Adventures: Off-Roading at Red Cliffs Lodge – Moab, Utah
No dadchelor party is complete without a taste of adventure, and Southeastern Utah’s mecca for adventure is the place to find it. Home to one of only four Bronco Off-Roadeo driving schools in the country, Red Cliffs Lodge is a world-class setting for adventure amongst breathtaking red rock canyons. The four-hour immersive off-roading experience takes guests through Moab’s vast canyonlands, where iconic instructor-led Broncos climb, crawl and cruise over rugged, purpose-built trails.
Denver Dachelors: RiNo Brewery Crawl – Denver, Colorado
Sometimes, all a dad-to-be needs before baby comes is quality time with friends – and beer. Denver’s trendy RiNo neighborhood is the best place to experience the Mile High City’s brewery scene on foot, with more than 10 breweries within two miles. A perfect home base for a day of brewery hopping, The Ramble Hotel is in the heart of RiNo and steps from the city’s finest breweries. On property, Death & Co serves bites and world-class cocktails, and in-room minibars are stocked with top-shelf sipping liquors for a classy start (or end) to a day on the town.
Dadchelor Inner Child Play Before Baby at Cache House – Jackson, Wyoming
For first-time dads, Jackson’s Cache House, a modern, elevated interpretation of the classic European hostel, is a great place to embrace their inner child before they welcome their own. Here, they can bunk with friends in the 50 queen- and twin-sized individual bunks with access to private showers and bathrooms. Pre- and post-sleepover, Jackson is the playground where soon-to-be dad and friends can find National Park adventure, raucous nights at the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and much more.
Tropical Dadchelor Party at Cabañas Tulum Beach Hotel & Spa – Tulum, Mexico
For dads-to-be seeking a tropical escape with the guys, Cabañas Tulum Beach Hotel & Spa is an oasis in Tulum’s popular Mexican beach town. This secluded boutique resort welcomes guests 14 and older so expectant fathers can enjoy peace and quiet before the baby. Ideal for groups, the resort’s spacious loft apartment boasts multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and a living space so the whole crew can stay together.
Wrangle Up the Cowboys for a Western Dadchelor – C Lazy U Ranch, Granby
Colorado’s premier luxury dude ranch, C Lazy U Ranch, welcomes dudes and dads for a remote getaway complete with authentic western activities – from horseback riding and Orvis-endorsed fly fishing to trap shooting, archery, hatchet throwing and big game hunting. After riding scenic trails on horseback and fishing in the property’s private river stream, unwind at the new Lazy You Hideaway, an adult outdoor wellness lounge offering a sauna, cedarwood hot tub, fire pit and two cold plunges.
