Best Bachelorette Party Ideas in Detroit
You’re trying to plan a fun time downtown in Downtown Detroit for the bride-to-be, but how do you narrow it down? How do you know which bachelorette party ideas in Detroit will be best for your group? You’ve got so many personalities and price points to juggle. How to make sure you’ve got a right match that includes something for everyone? We’re bachelorette party experts! Let us get the ball rolling with a list of a few of our favorites.
There’s a ton to do downtown Detroit! Is the bride the type of girl who wants to try a little bit of everything? Gather your girls and explore the fun things to do in Detroit. Our list can be accomplished in one single day or over the course of a weekend and Bachelorette party ideas in Detroit range from adventuring through the city, biking, some excellent food, killer content for the ‘gram, some pampering, and of course live music!
#1: See The City and Pamper Your Crew
This idea will get you a flavor of actually seeing the city without breaking a sweat. It’s the perfect three block radius for your crew to walk. It’ll give you a little bit of shopping, pampering, partying and of course killer spots to get those perfect Instagram pictures in the top spots in Detroit. Since this area has the heaviest foot traffic in Detroit, it can also be perfect for a bachelorette scavenger hunt as well!
Get Lost and Find Fun in Detroit Alleys
Cruise Parker’s Alley and take in the architecture of Shinola Hotel or one of their bars (Evening Bar, San Morello). Grab a round of juice at Detroit’s own DROUGHT (The “Recovery” is clutch for a long weekend).
Swing by the original location of The Lip Bar (created by Detroit’s own Melissa Butler). There are a lot of really cool retail shops like lululemon, Madewell , Good Neighbor & H&M. Then, grab your caffeine fix at Madcap coffee to replenish after hitting the stores.
Be sure to check out The Brakeman, where all beers are the same price with tokens you buy at the door. Next door is Queens Bar. This location has amazing patio views and a live DJ most weekends. Above all else, check out the murals between them.
Less than a block from Parker’s Alley is The Belt. This is an Instagram influencer’s paradise!Regardless if you’re a semi-professional instagrammer or just an amateur, everyone wants the picture. Do it for the gram! Beyond all the ridiculously cool artwork that lines the walls, you can pop into Library Street Collective or one of the other local bars. Hint: If you want the neon pic that is all the rage be sure not to miss Deluxx Fluxx.
Pamper Your Crew
Pamper your squad at Salon 6 or TEN in Capitol Park. Both are awesome spots to get your look right. And, no trip through Capitol Park would be complete without stopping into Bird Bee to peruse.
Of all the bachelorette party ideas this is the only one that could be free if you want it to be. That makes it the perfect all-inclusive choice.
#2: Check out the Best Live Music in Detroit
Detroit has a rich musical heritage that makes it an ideal destination for a bachelorette party weekend. Known as the birthplace of Motown, the city offers an eclectic mix of live music venues, from jazz clubs to rock bars, ensuring an unforgettable night out. Whether you’re dancing to classic hits or discovering new local talent, Detroit’s vibrant music scene adds a unique and energetic vibe to any celebration.
Tin Roof
What bachelorette party is complete without some good tunes? There isn’t a better spot for live music in Detroit than Tin Roof. Over the years, their stages have hosted the famous, the should have been famous, and everyone in between. They have a live act every night of the week. Check their website to see who’s performing, but you can bet it’s always someone who will rock the room.
HandleBar Detroit
To combine the fun, HandleBar Detroit has tours that start right on the Tin Roof patio. That means this bachelorette party idea in Detroit is the perfect spot to do before or after your tour without having to worry about finding transportation.
HandleBar Detroit is a fantastic choice for a bachelorette party because it offers a unique and interactive way to explore the city with friends. As you pedal together through the streets of Detroit, you can enjoy the lively atmosphere, stop at various bars and landmarks, and create unforgettable memories. The communal nature of the pedal pub encourages bonding and laughter, making it perfect for celebrating the bride-to-be. Plus, with customizable routes and the option to bring your own drinks and decorate the bike, HandleBar Detroit ensures a personalized and fun-filled experience for everyone in the group.
#3: Consider a Foodie Tour
Detroit’s diverse culinary scene makes it a fantastic destination for a bachelorette party weekend. From trendy brunch spots and gourmet food trucks to upscale dining and authentic ethnic eateries, the city offers a wide range of delicious options to satisfy every palate. Whether indulging in Detroit-style pizza or exploring innovative cuisine, food lovers will find plenty to enjoy.
Detroit Shipping Company
Another great bachelorette party idea in Detroit is to stop by Detroit Shipping Company. It’s a restaurant collective and beer garden featuring five unique food-truck style eateries, two full service bars, a coffee and ice cream shop, a small outdoor stage, galleries for local artists and retailers, and two private lounges. All constructed from refashioned shipping containers. Did we mention it’s full of amazing Instagram worthy backdrops?
We’ve never met anyone that wasn’t impressed with the restaurants at Shipping Co. They all have something unique from amazing chicken to tacos and nachos to Thai food to homestyle Nepalese dumplings and, of course, burgers. You can find all of the menus here. There is no better place to try something new.
The pictures of the facility don’t do it justice. There is awesome artwork and there are picnic tables in one portion and an outdoor patio in the other. All sorts of fun games like giant jenga, corn hole and more, are there if you want to kill some time. You have the option to do your HandleBar tour from here also so it’s a great spot to grub down before you ride.
#4: Capture the Moment
When the weekend is over you want to make sure you have something that perfectly captures the weekend with all of your friends. Having a friend take some pictures with a phone means that person can’t be in the photo and who wants to depend on a stranger to get the perfect shot? Hiring a photographer or videographer can be an awesome way to make sure you document perfectly without adding any stress and it’s surprisingly affordable.
Photography
Everyone is a photographer these days. If you’ve looked at our instagram account, you’ll know one of our favorites is Kat Stevenson. She pays attention to detail and is always a huge help recognizing where the best shot is and directing everyone in the group on what to do. You won’t get just a “point and shoot” style deal and she’s also awesome at re-touching photos. She can do a studio session or meet you downtown. Kat is Detroit’s premier lifestyle photographer, so if you want to get pricing shoot Kat a DM on instagram and tell her we sent you for a HandleBar hookup.
Videography
If you’re looking for a bachelorette videographer, you can’t go wrong with Chelsey at Bella Reel. She has documented wedding parties on The HandleBar, Numerous Wedding Hype Videos, That one time family got married. Chelsey is amazing when it comes to capturing a story. Chelsey honed her skills working for the Detroit Red Wings and has become our good friend over the years as owner of Bella Reel. Once you see her videos, you’ll see why we’re recommending her.
#5: Experience Detroit’s Brunch Scene
Tin Roof
Consider a pregame brunch at Tin Roof before you depart on your HandleBar tour. Since it’s one of our starting locations, you can show up early and not have to mess with getting ubers all over the city. Tin Roof has a 90’s brunch that is awesome and they have $20 buckets of mini champagne bottles. Want to step that up a notch? Consider a HandleBar Brunch tour!
HandleBar Detroit Brunch
Whether you do a Brunch HandleBar tour or another time of day, there is no better way than being in the open air cruising up and down Woodward on a HandleBar tour. Come check out The Detroit Original and bring your own music and drinks. You can get down on your very own VIP dance floor.
We’ll take you to every main area in the central downtown. You can decorate the bike and we’ll take on any bachelorette party theme that you prefer! The popular bachelorette scavenger hunt is perfect for a tour as well since you’ll see so many places!
We consistently hear that the HandleBar is the highlight of the bachelorette weekend, despite being one of the least expensive activities you can choose in the city. We know Detroit well and would love to help you plan the perfect bachelorette party weekend.
Our Final Thoughts on Bachelorette Party Ideas in Detroit
The most important thing with any bachelorette party is that you do the planning up front and get buy in on participation from the girls that are considering joining the fun. If you carefully plan things out, you can relax and be in the moment once you’re downtown. Although we might only be one portion of the overall bachelorette weekend, we love to share what we know about Detroit so shoot us a text with questions. Get pumped up because The HandleBar will without a doubt be one of the most talked about parts of the weekend. see you girls soon!
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