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How to Plan a Bachelorette Party in New York City (with Videos!)
New York City is one of the best bachelorette party destinations in the world. With world-renowned restaurants, endless activities and a lively nightlife, NYC offers bachelorette parties a plethora of options. However, with all of the choices, it can get a little bit overwhelming. Save yourself some time and money and learn more about how to plan the best bachelorette party in NYC.
Lodging
One of the most important things to plan when visiting New York City is where to stay. The city that never sleeps offers a wide variety of options when it comes to lodging, from expensive hotels to budget hostels.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
The Ritz-Carlton is one of the most well-known hotels in the world. Situated across the street from Central Park, your bachelorette party could not be better! However, it is definitely on the pricey side with rooms starting around $900 a night. If it’s in your budget and you want to be right near Central Park, then definitely look into the Ritz-Carlton as an option. Otherwise, there are definitely cheaper options that won’t take away from your experience in New York City.
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The Carlton Arms Hotel is an art hotel in NYC with rooms starting at just $150 a night. Situated near Gramercy Park, it offers all of the fun and exciting NYC experiences that no other hotel can offer. They offer art exhibits and the rooms are quite affordable. There are also a large number of coffee shops and bars in the area so you definitely get the whole New York City vibe. Get a room and hang out with some of the locals during the day at Gramercy Park.
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Brunch
After a night of partying, you’ll definitely want to find a good spot for brunch with your girls. Don’t waste time looking around the morning of, we will help guide you to some of the best brunch locations that the city has to offer.
Bagatelle is one of the most popular brunch spots in NYC. Situated in the Meatpacking District, Bagatelle offers unique French and Mediterranean cuisine. It is definitely not on the budget-friendly side as their food can be quite pricey. But you pay for the ambiance, experience, and delicious food. It is definitely quite worth the experience if it is within your budget. Otherwise, there are definitely cheaper options.
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Mom’s Kitchen & Bar is a popular modern all-day brunch restaurant located in Hell’s Kitchen. They also have special events including shows, trivia nights and bingo. Locals love going there and it’s a great place to have your bachelorette party brunch. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. Make sure you get a seat outside if it’s a nice day to fully enjoy what New York City has to offer.
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Daytime Activities
Soho Sanctuary is a day spa in Soho. It can be a nice way to relax for your bachelorette party weekend. Kick back, enjoy a massage and a glass of champagne and just forget all of your worries. Be sure to get some facial treatments and body massages as you will have a long day of partying ahead of you. You and your girlfriends will have a long day of celebrating your bachelorette party so it is important that you feel relaxed. For more ideas – check out these things to do and see in New York.
Trip to Chinatown
For a more affordable option, you and your girls can always spend the day in Chinatown. There are tons of Louis Vuitton and Chanel bags for sale and they have affordable massages. There are quite a number of places to eat, ranging from hole-in-the-wall shops with lines around the corner to popular restaurants. It’s definitely a more budget-friendly option and you and your girlfriends can enjoy everything NYC has to offer.
Dinner
Catch is a popular restaurant with locations around the country. With its beautiful décor, abundant wine menu, and delicious desserts, Catch is definitely one of the popular spots for bachelorette parties. The lobster macaroni and crispy chicken bao buns are to die for. There’s definitely something for everyone at Catch. You may even spot a celebrity there from time to time.
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This restaurant is located behind a fake store and you have to walk through a secret back door in order to enter. Beauty & Essex is definitely one of the most popular restaurants in NYC. The dishes are small and delicious and it’s the type of place where you order a number of dishes and everybody shares. It is definitely an experience for sure but it is also not cheap. Be sure to try their fish tacos and deep fried shrimp!
Entertainment
Lips is one of the longest-running drag queen shows in NYC. With shows almost every night of the week, Lips continues to entertain bachelorette parties, birthday parties and everything else in between. Girls love celebrating parties at Lips because the drag queens are definitely raunchy and not shy to embarrass audience members. It’s one of the staples in NYC so be sure to check it out if you are in the area!
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Exotique Men is one of the hottest male strip clubs in NYC. With weekly shows catering to bachelorette parties and other celebrations, Exotique Men offers some of the hottest male strippers that New York City has to offer. The two hour show offers a wide variety of male dancers from all around the country. Be sure to reserve your tickets early because once they sell out, they can no longer accommodate additional parties.
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After-Party
Once you’re done with brunch, your daytime activities, dinner and your nighttime entertainment, it’s time for the afterparty! 230 Fifth Rooftop bar is one of the most popular spots in NYC for tourists and locals alike. Take pictures at the rooftop with the beautiful NYC backdrop for a bachelorette party you will never forget. Dance the night away on their dancefloor located at the top floor of the hotel. They even offer overcoats when it gets too chilly outside but trust us, it is still a lot of fun.
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Situated in Brooklyn, House of Yes is one of the most popular nightclubs in NYC. They always have special events and special dancers. The vibe is warm and friendly and it is not as difficult to get into as opposed to some NYC nightclubs. Everyone that works there is nice and friendly and overall it is just a good time.
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Conclusion
We hope this will help you plan your bachelorette party in New York City. There is definitely a lot that the city has to offer so don’t feel bad if you don’t get to do everything! At the end of the day, it’s all about who you spend it with so we hope you enjoy it!
