Best Places to Travel with Friends in the US

If you’re wondering where to travel with friends, the US is filled with exciting places to explore with your best buds on a girls weekend, bachelor party, or birthday getaway. Are you looking for somewhere to get in touch with nature, party all night, or just get out of town while staying in budget? Traveling with friends is a great way have adventure, deepen bonds, and explore awesome places across the United States. So, gather up your travel buddies and get going!

1. Las Vegas – For friends who like to stay up late

Whether you’re planning a birthday getaway or a bachelorette party, Las Vegas is one of the best places to travel with friends in the US. Get the party started on the High Roller Observation Wheel to see the city while sipping on cocktails in the Happy Half Hour cabin. Take your friends to check out the Strip’s legendary clubbing scene or see who has the best luck at a casino. Of course, no trip to Vegas with friends would be complete without catching a concert, comedy act, or Cirque du Soleil show.

2. Atlanta – For a friends vacation on a budget

As a travel hub for major airlines, it’s easy to find cheap flights to Atlanta when traveling with friends on a budget. From enjoying southern food to walking in the footsteps of civil rights leaders, it’s easy to fill a week or long weekend in Atlanta without breaking the bank. If you and your friends like to binge watch shows together, why not enter the post-apocalyptic landscape of The Walking Dead with a private set tour?

3. Hawaii – For a friends trip to the beach

The US has so many great beaches, such as Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida. However, thanks to its sheer number of beautiful beaches, Hawaii wins out as the best place to travel with friends who love the beach. In fact, the Islands of Hawaii consistently rank in the top 10 of the best beaches in the United States due to their pristine shorelines, safety, and plentiful wildlife. Plus, you’ll find some of the world’s best snorkeling in Hawaii. Whether you want to lounge on the sand or learn to surf, gather up your best buds, pack your bathing suit, and head to Hawaii.

4. San Francisco – For foodie friends

The sheer cultural diversity of cuisine and an emphasis on fresh and local (looking at you Napa Valley wine!) makes San Francisco a great vacation destination when traveling with foodie friends. Chow down on dumplings in Chinatown, score some scrumptious fish tacos in the Mission District, or enjoy a drink (or two) at any number of awesome bars. Then, escape the city for the vineyards of Napa Valley and Sonoma with plenty of wine tasting for the perfect friends getaway.

5. Boulder, Colorado – For a trip with outdoorsy friends

Rugged wilderness and great breweries make Boulder the go-to outdoor adventure and post-hike beer destination when traveling with friends in the US. Lace up your hiking boots to explore the vast landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park (and keep an eye out for elk, big horn sheep, and black bears). Or relax with some fly fishing. Then, choose from over 300 local breweries to grab a beer with your pals and relive the day’s adventure. You can even feel like true mountain men or women by learning how to throw axes on your friends trip in nearby Denver.

6. New York City – For friends who want to do it all

Between iconic sights, bountiful shopping, and the best theater district in the US, New York City is the place to travel with friends when you want to do it all. Maximize your time (and skip all the lines) with a guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and early morning access to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. At night, catch a show on Broadway, snap a group selfie in Times Square, and then ascend the Empire State Building to see the glittering city spread out around you.

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