These great places for a girls’ trip have something for every woman in your group, whether they want to party hard, try scuba diving for fun, or relax at a high-end spa. You can spend your holiday however you want, but these weekend trips for girls are sure to help you and your best girlfriends make memories that will last a lifetime.
1. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world. Go there with your best friends. Go to the famous Mangy Moose in Teton Village for drinks and live music after a day on the slopes. The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole and Hotel Terra both have spas where you can relax and heal.
Mountains are still fun to explore after the snow melts. You can go mountain biking at the Bike Park with your girlfriends in the summer. You can also take the scenic tram to the top for a waffle with a view at Corbet’s Cabin and then walk down through wildflowers or try out new climbing routes on the Via Ferrata. Your time there will be so much fun that you might even want to come back with your family.
2. Newport Beach, California
For the best trip with friends, Newport Beach is the best place to go. This place in Orange County is about 45 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and has things to do like Corona del Mar State Beach and the Fashion Island shopping center, which is an outdoor mall with high-end stores. The nearby 1,000-acre Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is a great place to take a break from shopping.
Stay at The Resort at Pelican Hill for a five-star experience with large rooms. The two-, three-, or four-bedroom houses are very nice and would be great for a sleepover with friends. You can relax by one of the U.S.’s biggest circular swimming pools, hit the links at one of the two championship golf courses, or treat yourself at the spa. The Balboa Bay Resort is the best place to stay on the water. It is on the beautiful Newport Bay and has views of megayachts. For a day with the girls, go to the spa, rent a Duffy boat and tour the bay, or visit the nearby Lido Marina Village for high-end shopping and gourmet food.
3. Victoria, Canada
In this lovely city on the water in British Columbia, you can get back in touch with your friends. Stay at the beautiful Fairmont Empress Hotel. It just got a multimillion-dollar makeover to bring you the latest in luxury Fairmont Gold. If you want to have afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, you should wear your best dress. If you want to meet up with your girlfriends, the new Sunset Sips service serves drinks in teapots.
On a day off in Victoria, you can walk to the brand-new HAVN floating spa and use the outdoor hydrotherapy course. Make time to see the beautiful Butchart Gardens, which are 55 acres and have five themed gardens. Victoria also has a lot of historical and cultural places, such as Craigdorrach Castle. There are also lots of outdoor activities, such as kayaking and watching whales.
4. Phoenix
This city, which is in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, is a great place for a girls’ trip because it has lots of health, art, and adventure activities. Hot Air Expeditions can take you on a morning hot air balloon ride over Phoenix to get a bird’s-eye view of the wide-open land below. Next, go to a nearby museum to learn about art and culture. The Heard Museum is all about Native American art, and the Phoenix Art Museum has works by Monet, Picasso, O’Keeffe, and Kahlo, among others. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s desert property, is another cool place to walk around in the area. It’s about 30 miles outside of town.
The award-winning cocktails at Century Grand are not to be missed. The CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa is about 35 miles north of Phoenix and is a great place to relax and unwind. It has an award-winning spa and classes that focus on personal growth. Or, you can go to the faraway, all-inclusive Castle Hot Springs resort, which is about 50 miles north of the city. There you can swim in mineral-rich water and eat food that was grown on the resort’s farm. The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North and the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain are both great resorts in the nearby city of Scottsdale.
5. New York City
In New York City, friends can do anything that strikes their fancy. The FreeStyle Pass lets visitors save money and skip the ticket lines at many attractions, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and One World Observatory, which is one of the best observation decks in New York City. During a brunch, dinner, or other City Cruises tour, you can see the Statue of Liberty and the edge of the city.
The Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan is right in the middle of busy Times Square. For a more relaxing stay, check out the cool Arlo Williamsburg in Brooklyn, or for a stylish experience, book a place at The Wall Street Hotel in the Financial District. There are what seems like an infinite number of places to eat in New York City, from the fancy Clement restaurant at The Peninsula New York to the more relaxed Melt Shop for lunch.
6. Miami
In Miami, you can enjoy the sun, surf, and have fun almost all year long. You can spend the day shopping with your friends at the outdoor Lincoln Road Mall or Española Way in Miami Beach. You can also spend the day exploring the paintings at Wynwood Walls, which is one of the best museums in Miami. If you want to have fun at night, go to South Beach and dance the night away. You can park your friends at the Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell in the Financial District and enjoy the outdoor pool, views of the Brickell area, and drinks at Mosaico Kitchen & Bar. Go to Komodo or Gekkō (owned by Bad Bunny and David Grutman) for Asian food and a nightlife scene.
7. Atlanta
It’s easy to find things to do in Atlanta. Before going on the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel, you can walk around downtown’s Centennial Olympic Park and visit the World of Coca-Cola, where you can taste sodas from all over the world. Before going to bed, your group can go to Twin Smokers BBQ for some barbecue and whiskey or go to the famous TikTok mozzarella bar Bastone!
If you want to burn some calories, go back to your Lifestyle Suite at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. It comes with a Peloton bike. The spa at the property has many fitness lessons and treatments like massages, facials, and body scrubs. Get a drink at the Bellyard Hotel’s Drawbar in The Interlock for the best views of the city. It is close to the best places to visit in the area, like Puttshack’s high-tech mini-golf, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and State Farm Arena. The posh Buckhead Village District and the huge Lenox Square Mall are two of the best places to shop in Atlanta.
8. Lexington, Kentucky
Hideaway in the rolling green hills of Lexington, where white fences circle beautiful horse farms. This is the land of all things horse. Get your friends together and put on your best race day clothes to go to Keeneland, which is famous for its horse racing. You could also go horseback riding and spend the night at The Kentucky Castle, a 110-acre farm with buildings that look like they were made in Europe. Take a look at the scenery and plan to visit Woodford Reserve or Buffalo Trace Distillery to try some bourbon.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Lexington Green has a free breakfast every morning that is made to order. It is also conveniently located near all of the city’s best shops, such as Joseph-Beth Booksellers and the high-end shops in Fayette Mall and The Summit at Fritz Farm.
9. Palm Springs, California
Spend the weekend in Palm Springs to get warm in the desert. You and your friends can talk over a drink by the pool, play golf or tennis, go on a self-guided bike tour to see the midcentury modern architecture, or take the Palm Spring Aerial Tramway to see the valley below.
The drag queen Trixie Mattel made the pink party scene at the Trixie Motel where you can stay the night. The new Azure Sky, which has an updated midcentury modern look, is another place to relax. The Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa is also close by in Indian Wells. Put on your best clothes and go to one of the city’s best places, the industrial-chic Workshop Kitchen + Bar, for dinner at night. They serve modern American food.
10. Las Vegas
Vegas is a great place to spend the weekend with the girls because there are so many things to do there, from shows and casinos to fancy hotels. Stay at the Delano Las Vegas, a boutique-style hotel inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, to get away from the noise and crowds of the Strip. Guests at the Delano can use all of the bigger resort’s facilities, such as the Mandalay Bay Beach and Shark Reef Aquarium. The Delano also has a spa with massages, body treatments, and facials. During the summer, there is a pool with a chessboard that is buried in the water, and there is a lounge with a view of the city.
The Shops at Crystals is the best place to shop. Shows in Las Vegas are also great fun for a girls’ trip. Watch a show at the Beverly Theater, a show at the new, high-tech MSG Sphere, or live country music at Ole Red when it opens in early 2024. Spiegelworld has shows just for adults. Fans of the future may also enjoy AREA15, which has interactive art, a secret bar, rides, and the strange worlds of Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart.
FAQ’s
Q1. What makes these weekend trips ideal for girls?
The activities and places on these weekend trips were chosen with female tourists' interests and preferences in mind. They offer a mix of cultural, relaxing, and exciting experiences.
Q2. Are these trips suitable for solo female travelers?
Yes, definitely. These trips are great for groups of friends, but they're also great for women traveling alone who want to see new places, meet new people, and have a relaxing weekend break on their own terms.
Q3. What types of activities can I expect on these weekend trips?
Activities vary based on the location, but the list includes spa retreats, shopping trips, outdoor adventures, cultural tours, and chances to enjoy the food and nightlife of the area.
