Guys Trip 2026

4 Guys
7 Options
0 Kids
Jun 5-7 2026
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The Destinations

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Go Big or Go Home Trip
Vibe Over-the-top experiences — shoot machine guns, drive exotic cars, world-class nightlife
Travel Everyone flies — direct flights from PHL and DTW
Budget $$$ — Can range from moderate to absurd
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Battlefield Vegas (full-auto machine guns, miniguns, shoot from a helicopter). Day 2: Speedvegas exotic car experience (Ferrari, Lambo on a real track). Evenings: Steakhouse, bourbon bar (Herbs & Rye), poker, shows.

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Las Vegas Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • Palms Place Suites — Modern luxury suites with pool tables, retro arcades, Jacuzzi tubs overlooking the strip. No resort fees, free parking/valet.
  • MGM Signature Penthouse — Ultra-modern 1BR/2BA penthouse with balcony, strip views, full kitchen.
  • Vdara Condo — 56th floor condo overlooking Bellagio fountains with views to the Strat.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
Limited — Red Rock Canyon is 30 min away for a morning hike. Valley of Fire for scenery.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Herbs & Rye (bourbon), Frankie's Tiki Room, high-end steakhouses, rooftop lounges. Grown-up options abound.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exotic cars: Speedvegas and Exotics Racing — drive Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches on a real track. ATVs: Las Vegas ATV Tours and Vegas ATV Adventures — Nellis Dunes and Mojave Desert trails, 15–30 min from the Strip.
🔫 Shooting Experience
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Battlefield Vegas — the ultimate. Full-auto everything, miniguns, .50 cal, helicopter shooting packages.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
None. Desert. No rivers.
✓ Pros
  • Battlefield Vegas is the #1 shooting experience in the US
  • Exotic car driving on a professional track
  • World-class food and bourbon bars
  • Everyone flies so travel is equalized
  • Endless entertainment options
✗ Cons
  • Most expensive option by far
  • Everyone has to fly — no drive option
  • Brutally hot by June
  • No hiking, rafting, or outdoor adventure
  • The "standard" guys trip — less unique

Lexington, Kentucky

The Bourbon & Red River Gorge Trip
Vibe World-class bourbon distilleries + stunning gorge hiking — best of both worlds
Travel ~7 hr drive from PA, ~5 hr from MI — or cheap flights into LEX
Budget $$ — Very affordable across the board
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Bourbon Trail — Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey (book a private tour company — they drive, you drink). Evening on Lexington's Distillery District. Day 2: Red River Gorge (1 hr east) — hike Auxier Ridge, Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge.

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Lexington Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • Old Carter Clubhouse — Sits atop Justin's House of Bourbon (world's largest bourbon collection for sale). Walkable to 4 of America's Best Bourbon Bars.
  • Downtown Historic Loft — 2nd floor loft, walkable to downtown, Rupp Arena, easy access to Bourbon Trail distilleries.
  • Bourbon-Themed Home — Handcrafted furnishings from bourbon barrels. Owner offers Cooking With Bourbon experience next door.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Red River Gorge is world-class — 150+ sandstone arches, gorge overlooks, waterfalls. Best gorge hiking on the list.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lexington's Distillery District has craft bourbon bars, cocktail lounges, live music. Plus the distillery tastings themselves.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
⭐⭐⭐ Out the Top Adventures (1 hr 15 min from Lexington) and Red River Gorge Off-Roading — guided UTV tours through gorge trails, caves, creek crossings.
🔫 Shooting Experience
Standard ranges (Buds Gun Shop is huge) but no machine gun tourist experience.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
Limited — Red River is scenic for kayaking but Class I–II at best.
✓ Pros
  • Bourbon Trail is a genuine bucket-list experience
  • Red River Gorge is stunning — best hiking on this list
  • Great meeting point geographically (MI + PA)
  • Very affordable — hotels, food, bourbon all cheap
  • Combines two totally different days (bourbon + gorge)
✗ Cons
  • Red River Gorge is an hour from Lexington — need a car
  • No shooting or rafting experiences
  • Bourbon Trail requires a tour company or DD
  • Smaller city nightlife

Asheville, North Carolina

The Mountain Adventure Trip — Best All-Around
Vibe Blue Ridge mountains, craft beer/bourbon, ATVs, waterfalls, whitewater — the do-everything trip
Travel ~8.5 hr drive from PA (or fly into AVL), ~9 hr from MI (fly is better)
Budget $$ — Moderate. Wide range of lodging and dining options.
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Morning ATV tour in the Blue Ridge, afternoon Nantahala River rafting (1.5 hrs west, Class II–III). Day 2: Hike the Blue Ridge Parkway — Craggy Gardens or Looking Glass Rock. Evenings: South Slope brewery crawl.

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Asheville Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • 55 South Market Building — Steps from South Slope and Biltmore Ave. Designer furnishings, king bed + sleeper sofa, built 2018.
  • Lexington Market Downtown — Literally 10 steps from downtown. Designated parking, walking distance to all breweries/bars/restaurants.
  • River Arts District Apartment — 2BR/3BA in Chicken Hill neighborhood, short walk to French Broad River and breweries.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blue Ridge Parkway is iconic. Craggy Gardens, Looking Glass Rock, waterfalls everywhere. Pisgah National Forest offers endless options.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐ South Slope is a walkable brewery district. Multiple distilleries. Excellent cocktail bars and restaurants. Perfect grown-up vibe.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adventure Mountain (20 min north of Asheville) — guided ORV tours on 220 acres, 1,400 ft elevation gain. Also: Appalachians Outdoor Adventures — 70+ miles of Blue Ridge mountain trails.
🔫 Shooting Experience
Standard ranges nearby but nothing like Vegas.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nantahala River (Class II–III, beginner-friendly, super fun — 1.5 hrs west). Also: French Broad River (closer), Pigeon River, Ocoee River (TN) for more intense rapids.
✓ Pros
  • Hits the most activity categories of any destination
  • Blue Ridge hiking is world-class
  • Guided ATV/UTV tours through the mountains
  • Nantahala rafting is a perfect group activity
  • Incredible craft beer and distillery scene (walkable)
  • Great food scene — farm-to-table everywhere
✗ Cons
  • Farther drive for everyone (fly is smarter)
  • AVL airport is small — flights can be pricey
  • No major shooting experience
  • Nantahala is 1.5 hrs from Asheville
  • Check Helene recovery status on trails/businesses

Nashville, Tennessee

The Whiskey Trail & Honky Tonk Trip
Vibe Tennessee Whiskey Trail, world-class nightlife, live music, with access to ATVs, rafting, and shooting
Travel ~10 hr drive from PA (fly into BNA is better), ~8 hr from MI (fly or drive)
Budget $$ — Moderate. Wide range of options.
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Tennessee Whiskey Trail — guided bus tour to Jack Daniel's in Lynchburg or hit Nashville distilleries (Nelson's Green Brier, Corsair, Big Machine). Evening: Broadway honky-tonks, then grown-up spots in the Gulch. Day 2: Ocoee River rafting (2.5 hrs SE, Class III–IV, Olympic course) or Fisher's Off-Road UTV tours (1 hr south).

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Nashville Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • Penthouse with Rooftop Pool — Heart of downtown, rooftop pool, secure parking, modern fitness center. 1 min from Convention Center, 5 min from Broadway.
  • Gulch Home with Downtown Views — 4BR/3.5BA, luxury experience, stunning skyline views.
  • Rustic-Chic 1-Bedroom — Sleeps 4, access to pool, minutes from Broadway and honky tonks.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
⭐⭐ Radnor Lake and Percy Warner Park are nice for a morning walk but not a hiking destination.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best nightlife on this list. Broadway is legendary but also has grown-up spots — The Patterson House (speakeasy), Attaboy, whiskey bars in the Gulch and East Nashville. Live music everywhere.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
⭐⭐⭐ Fisher's Off-Road Tours (1 hr south of Nashville) — guided UTV/SxS tours through middle Tennessee backcountry. 2–8 hour options, including winery tours.
🔫 Shooting Experience
⭐⭐⭐ Shoot270 has full-auto machine gun rentals. Royal Range is a 40,000 sq ft facility. Not Battlefield Vegas but legitimately good.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ocoee River (2.5 hrs SE) — Class III–IV, site of the 1996 Olympic whitewater course. America's most popular rafting river.
✓ Pros
  • Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a legit bucket-list experience
  • Best nightlife and live music scene on the entire list
  • Shoot270 has full-auto machine guns
  • Ocoee River rafting is Olympic-level whitewater
  • Fisher's Off-Road UTV tours for backcountry driving
  • Incredible food scene — hot chicken, BBQ, upscale dining
  • Jack Daniel's tour is iconic
✗ Cons
  • Hiking is the weakest of any destination on this list
  • Ocoee River is 2.5 hrs away — long day trip
  • Broadway can feel like a bachelor party zoo
  • Everyone needs to fly or it's a very long drive
  • Gets hot and humid quickly in June

Burlington, Vermont

The Craft Beer & Mountain Vibes Trip
Vibe World-class craft beer, Green Mountain hiking, Lake Champlain, farm-to-table food
Travel ~6 hr drive from PA, MI friends fly into BTV
Budget $$ — Moderate
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Hike Camel's Hump or Mt. Mansfield, then Foam Brewers and brewery row. Day 2: Visit Hill Farmstead (~1.5 hr drive) or kayak Lake Champlain. Evening: Church Street dining.

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Burlington Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • Church Street Loft (Above Patagonia) — Luxury loft above Patagonia on Church St. Airy, urban vibe with bay windows and exposed brick.
  • Downtown Private House — 2BR/2BA private house, walkable to coffee shops/restaurants/breweries. Full kitchen, fenced backyard with BBQ, parking.
  • Garden Studio — Walkable to Church Street Marketplace, South End Arts District, University, and Lake Champlain.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Camel's Hump and Mt. Mansfield are legit mountain hikes. Green Mountains are beautiful in early summer.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐ Church Street is walkable. More craft beer than bourbon. Foam, Zero Gravity, Hill Farmstead are bucket-list.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
⭐⭐ ATV Vermont (Killington — 1 hr 45 min south of Burlington) — guided Polaris RZR tours of Killington Mountains. Long drive but solid option.
🔫 Shooting Experience
No notable shooting experiences.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
⭐⭐ Some Class I–II on the Winooski River. Not a whitewater destination.
✓ Pros
  • Best craft beer scene in America
  • Beautiful mountain hiking
  • Lake Champlain kayaking/paddling
  • Laid-back walkable downtown
  • Different from the typical guys trip
✗ Cons
  • MI friends need to fly (BTV is small/pricey)
  • No bourbon/cocktail scene — it's a beer town
  • No convenient driving or shooting, limited whitewater
  • Smaller city — nightlife is limited

Portland, Maine

The Seafood, Beer & Coastal Adventure Trip
Vibe Best food city for its size in America, incredible craft beer scene, coastal adventures, walkable Old Port
Travel ~6 hr drive from PA, MI friends fly into PWM or BOS (2 hr drive north)
Budget $$ — Moderate. Lodging can be pricey in peak season.
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Hike Bradbury Mountain or Wolfe's Neck, lobster bake. Day 2: Kayak Casco Bay islands or explore coastal trails. Evenings: Old Port brewery crawl and seafood — Eventide Oyster Co., Duckfat, Allagash Brewery.

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Portland Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • The Docent's Collection — Condé Nast & Tripadvisor award winner. Luxury loft in Old Port, spacious open-concept with full kitchen, soft linens.
  • Downtown Walk to Old Port (4 Beds) — Free parking, 4 beds, perfect for groups, walkable to Old Port.
  • Casco Bay House — 2BR sleeps 6, hot tub spa, 5 min to Old Port dining/shopping/sightseeing.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
⭐⭐⭐ Nearby state parks and coastal trails are nice. Acadia is 3+ hrs away (too far for a day trip). Bradbury Mountain and Wolfe's Neck are solid half-day options.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old Port is walkable and packed with cocktail bars, breweries (Allagash, Bissell Brothers, Foundation), and incredible restaurants. More beer-focused than bourbon.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
Northern Outdoors (The Forks, ME — 2+ hrs north) and regional providers in western/central Maine. No convenient options near Portland.
🔫 Shooting Experience
No notable shooting experiences.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
⭐⭐ Saco River and Androscoggin have some Class II–III sections 1–2 hrs away. Kennebec River (3 hrs north) is legit Class III–IV but too far.
✓ Pros
  • Best food-per-capita city in America — seafood is unreal
  • Walkable Old Port with excellent bar scene
  • Kayaking Casco Bay islands
  • World-class breweries (Allagash, Bissell Brothers)
  • Lobster bakes, oyster bars, raw bars
  • Relaxed, unpretentious vibe
✗ Cons
  • MI friends need to fly
  • No driving or shooting experiences
  • Hiking is nice but not epic
  • Late May can still be chilly
  • Rafting requires a long drive
  • Smaller city — nightlife has limits

Boston, Massachusetts

The Big City + Ocean Trip
Vibe Historic big city with world-class bars, food, sports, and easy access to surrounding areas
Travel ~5 hr drive from PA, MI friends fly into BOS (major airport, cheap flights)
Budget $$–$$$ — Can be moderate or expensive depending on choices
Weekend Plan

Day 1: Freedom Trail / North End, catch a Red Sox game at Fenway. Day 2: Day trip to Cape Cod or New Hampshire White Mountains. Evenings: Craft cocktails in Back Bay, seafood in the Seaport, dive bars in Cambridge.

Recommended Airbnbs

Search Boston Airbnbs (4 guests, June 4-7) →
  • Modern Loft in Heart of Downtown — Open-plan loft with full kitchen, king bed + Murphy bed for 2 more. Two walk-in showers, smart TV.
  • Downtown Loft Near Boston Common — 4 min walk to Boston Common/Freedom Trail. Light-filled, memory foam mattresses, washer/dryer.
  • South Boston Waterfront — Chic 2BR/1BA + office. Steps from oceanfront park with Boston skyline views.

Activity Scorecard

🏔️ Hiking & Scenery
⭐⭐ City trip. Blue Hills Reservation is nearby for a quick hike. White Mountains are 2.5 hrs north.
🥃 Bars & Nightlife
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ World-class bar scene. Backbar (craft cocktails), Drink (no menu cocktail bar). Dive bars, rooftop bars, live music in Cambridge/Somerville. Plus Fenway.
🏎️ Driving / ATVs
White Mt ATV Rental and Northeast ATV Rentals in New Hampshire White Mountains — 2+ hrs north. No convenient options near Boston.
🔫 Shooting Experience
Standard ranges exist but nothing remarkable.
🌊 Whitewater Rafting
None nearby.
✓ Pros
  • Major airport — cheap, easy flights for MI friends
  • Red Sox game at Fenway Park
  • Easy day trips to Cape Cod or White Mountains
  • World-class bar and restaurant scene
  • Historic city with tons to see and do
✗ Cons
  • No hiking, rafting, driving, or shooting
  • Can get expensive (hotels, dining)
  • City trip — could do anytime
  • Doesn't hit most activity categories
  • Traffic and parking are brutal

Quick Comparison

Vegas Lexington Asheville Nashville Burlington Portland ME Boston
Budget $$$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$ $$–$$$
Travel All fly Both drive Fly best Fly best PA drive / MI fly PA drive / MI fly PA drive / MI fly
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Unique Go big Bourbon + Gorge Do it all Whiskey + Music Craft beer Seafood + Coast Big city + Sports

Flight Estimates

Round-trip nonstop price estimates for June 5-7 weekend. Early June is peak summer season, so expect prices 10-20% higher than May. Check Google Flights, KAYAK, or Expedia for exact fares.

From DTW (Detroit)

Destination Nonstop? Price
Vegas ✓ Yes $220–$450
Lexington ✓ Yes $320–$480
Asheville ✗ No $270–$430
Nashville ✓ Yes $180–$430
Burlington ✓ Yes $330–$460
Portland ME ✓ Yes $320–$480
Boston ✓ Yes $230–$380

From PHL (Philadelphia)

Destination Nonstop? Price
Vegas ✓ Yes $200–$440
Lexington ✓ Yes $315–$460
Asheville ✓ Yes $355–$430
Nashville ✓ Yes $140–$330
Burlington ✓ Yes $430–$530+
Portland ME ✓ Yes $340–$480
Boston ✓ Yes $140–$280

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