Planning the perfect getaway for you and your girlfriends is not something to take lightly. After all, you undoubtedly have your own particular tastes and travel interests as well as ideas of what makes the perfect vacation. Not to mention, there are so many places worth traveling to for a girls’ trip. With a bit of research, it won’t take long for you to discover the right destination for you and your closest friends. To make the process easier, we’ve come up with four cities that are great spots for your next girls’ trip.
1. New York City
In a city as big as New York, every night can be ladies’ night. The trick is to find all the hot spot locations around town that will provide you with a good time, good food, and even better drinks. Take a cue from the locals and hit up some of the non-touristy attractions throughout Manhattan. First stop? The Beauty Bar in the East Village. If you are visiting the big city between Wednesday and Sunday and you stop by The Beauty Bar, you can enjoy a free margarita along with a $10 manicure in this 1950s-inspired beauty salon/bar.
Anyone brave enough to venture into the outer boroughs, be it by Uber or the subway, is in for a real treat should they decide to visit The House of Yes in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Every night is a party no matter what event they have going on. Sometimes it’s a burlesque show, other times it’s a cabaret act … you never know what you’re going to get in this trippy fun house, and that’s what makes it such an iconic venue.
During the daytime, treat yourself to a luxurious afternoon at the Russian Bathhouse in downtown Manhattan or Spa Castle in Queens. After sauna sessions, facials, and massages, focus on the most important aspect of your girls’ trip: the New York food scene. Adventurous foodies will love The Black Ant, a Mexican eatery with entrees like grasshopper tacos and ant cocktails (yes, an actual alcoholic beverage with ants in it). If you prefer a more conventional dinner, check out Balthazar, the famous French eatery in Soho or Nobu Fifty Seven for some killer sushi.
2. San Francisco
San Francisco is renowned for its culture, art, and food, but it’s got an equally impressive nightlife that’s a bit less talked about. Whether you’re planning a reunion vacation with your college girlfriends or a bachelorette party, San Francisco has plenty for visitors to do both day and night. Anyone in the mood to dance the night away will have a memorable (or perhaps not so memorable) evening at Madrone Art Bar, the place for classic Motown hits every Monday night.
If you’re feeling nostalgic for the ’90s, you’ll definitely want to plan a night at Double Dutch to get your fill of grunge and funk. Haven’t found San Francisco accommodations for your girls’ trip yet? Take a look at Hotel Kabuki in Japantown, a hip, newly-built hotel near karaoke bars and sushi spots galore. For novel experiences in San Francisco, schedule an afternoon at Onsen, a Japanese bathhouse where you can sit in the steam room, sip tea, and get a luxurious massage to prepare you for a night on the town.
3. Seattle
Once you settle into your hotel room and unpack your bags, beeline it to Outlier, an eatery in the Hotel Monaco, for their world-class chocolate pot de creme. On a weekend afternoon, make your way to Pike Place Market to shop artisanal goods and other unique creations to bring home as gifts for people (or yourself). After enough shopping and eating to satisfy you for a week, walk it off in Fremont, a Seattle neighborhood with plenty of quirky attractions like a statue of Vladimir Lenin and shopping boutiques where you can pick up a new, custom-made outfit by a local fashion designer. And you simply cannot leave the neighborhood without first paying a visit to Theo Chocolate, the first chocolate factory in the country.
4. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a particularly fun city to visit when you are with your best friends. You can enjoy the balmy California air, beaches, and the celebrity sightings all while making lasting memories with some of the people you love most. In the afternoon, stroll along the Venice Canals and grab a coffee at The Dog Cafe where you can swoon over adorable pups. In the evening, star gaze at Griffith Observatory for a low-key activity or catch a comedy show at The Comedy Store, a legendary comedy club.
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