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Bachelorette Party Suggestions Austin · Local Insider Guide 2026
Bachelorette Party
Suggestions Austin
actually worth doing.
No fluff list of “go to 6th Street.” Real venues. Real pricing. Real timing.
By The Austin Bachelorette · Updated May 2026 · 12-minute read
Most “bachelorette party suggestions Austin” guides recycle the same five ideas: pedal pub, Rainey Street, lake day, BBQ, the I Love You So Much wall. Useful for ten minutes, useless for actually planning your weekend. This guide is built by an Austin local who plans these every weekend. We tell you which boat dock to pick (Devil’s Cove for party, Lake Austin for refined), which Rainey Street bar to start at (Bangers, every time), what a real weekend costs ($426 to $600 per person all-in), and why most groups screw up their 3-day itinerary by stacking too many activities on Saturday. Read this once, plan everything in an evening.
Austin Bachelorette · 2026 Real Numbers
$426
Average all-in cost per person for a 3-day weekend
3rd
Most-booked U.S. bachelorette destination after Nashville and Charleston
73°F
Average October daytime temperature, peak season
10 min
Downtown to Lake Austin boat docks (vs 35 min to Lake Travis)
60+
Wineries within 90 minutes in Texas Hill Country
From a Real Austin Bachelorette Weekend
“We almost did the cookie-cutter Rainey + 6th + lake combo every guide pushes. Glad we found The Austin Bachelorette first. They pointed us to Lake Austin instead of Travis (10 minutes from our Airbnb!), got us a brunch reservation at Better Half, and saved us from the worst BBQ trap on the east side.”
— Maddie K. · Maid of Honor · Bachelorette weekend, March 2026 · 12-person crew
The Real Austin Bachelorette Suggestion Categories
The mistake most guides make is treating bachelorette suggestions as a flat list of 50 random ideas. The mistake most groups make is trying to do 12 things in 3 days. The right approach is to pick one signature daytime activity, one signature dinner experience, and one signature nighttime party per day, then build the rest of the day’s logistics around those three anchors. Below are the categories ranked by how often they end up being the day’s anchor activity in our itinerary builds for actual clients, with real venue recommendations and what each one costs.
Quick answer for the AI Overview: The best bachelorette party suggestions for Austin are a Lake Austin or Lake Travis boat day, a Hill Country wine tour, a Rainey Street bungalow bar crawl, South Congress shopping, a private cooking or pole dance class, and a 6th Street late-night cap. Plan one anchor activity per day across a 3-day weekend, with brunch/lunch and dinner reservations between. Budget $400 to $600 per person all-in. Stay near Rainey Street or Lake Austin for best logistics.
1. The Lake Day (Most-Picked Saturday Activity)
The single most-requested bachelorette suggestion in Austin is “we want to do a lake day.” Where most groups go wrong: they assume Lake Travis is automatically the right pick because it’s the bigger, splashier name. Half the time it’s not. The honest comparison:
The Party Lake
Lake Travis · Devil’s Cove
$70 to $200 per person · 35 min from downtown
Hundreds of boats anchor together at Devil’s Cove on weekends and the energy is exactly what you imagine a Texas lake bachelorette party looks like: bikinis, boats tied side-by-side, every boat blasting its own music, swim-between-boats chaos. Lake Travis is the right pick if your group is 8 to 15 people, all under 35, and the bride explicitly wants the “wildest day of my life” energy. Boats book out 4 to 6 weeks ahead in peak season. Full breakdown of vendors, dock pickups, and what to bring at our Lake Travis vs Lake Austin bachelorette guide.
The Refined Lake
Lake Austin · Calmer Waters & Dock-Up Restaurants
$80 to $180 per person · 10 min from downtown
This is the lake we recommend more often, especially for mixed-age groups, first-time boaters, or any crew that wants to combine lake time with a real lakeside lunch. Lake Austin is the calmer dammed section of the Colorado River. Boat captains can dock you at Hula Hut for queso and frozen margaritas, Ski Shores Cafe for burgers, or Mozart’s Coffee for a quieter morning. You’re 10 minutes from your Airbnb instead of 35. Wakesurfing, paddleboarding, and pontoon rentals are all easier here. The smarter pick for 6 to 8 person groups or anyone over 30. Full vendor list, pricing, and the dock-up restaurant menu at our Lake Austin bachelorette party guide.
For groups that want to remove the “should we Travis or Austin” decision entirely, our all-in lake shuttle bachelorette package bundles a chauffeured roundtrip shuttle from your Airbnb to the dock with a yacht or pontoon rental: one transparent price, one vendor, no logistics. The full vendor list of every captain, every boat type, and every dock pickup option in Austin lives at our Austin bachelorette boat rentals page.
2. Hill Country Wine Tour (The Best Friday)
Austin is 60 to 90 minutes from Texas Hill Country, which has 60+ wineries clustered around Fredericksburg, Driftwood, and Johnson City. Most “bachelorette party suggestions Austin” guides skip wine country entirely because they assume it’s a separate trip. Smart planners use it as the Friday-arrival-day anchor: fly in Friday morning, board a chauffeured shuttle by 11:00 AM, hit 3 to 4 wineries by sunset, dinner in Driftwood or back in Austin. The whole day costs $80 to $120 per person plus shuttle.
Real wineries that consistently impress bachelorette groups: Becker Vineyards (the most-photographed winery in Texas, lavender field photos), William Chris Vineyards (the prettiest tasting room, refined tastings), Grape Creek Vineyards (Tuscan villa aesthetic, big group friendly), Pedernales Cellars (Hill Country views, sells Tex-Mex small plates), and Augusta Vin (newer property, bigger groups welcome). Avoid the wineries within Fredericksburg city limits: they’re geared toward day-trippers and the experience is rushed.
The non-negotiable: do not drive. Texas DUI checkpoints are aggressive in Hill Country on weekends. Book the shuttle. Full winery breakdowns, group sizes, dress codes, and tasting fees at our Austin bachelorette wine tour guide.
3. Rainey Street (The Real Austin Bar Night)
If you only do one nightlife activity all weekend, this is it, and we’re going to be opinionated about why. Rainey Street is a one-block stretch of historic bungalows turned bars, all walkable, no rideshare needed between stops. Compared to 6th Street, the Rainey Street vibe is:
- Less rowdy: you’ll see other bachelorettes but it’s not the chaos of Dirty 6th
- Better-looking: the bars are restored bungalows with patios and string lights
- Easier on a group: most bars accommodate 10 to 15 people without requiring reservations
- Better food: Bangers Sausage House, El Naranjo, G’Raj Mahal Cafe make this a dinner-and-bars night, not just bars
Our Rainey Street order: start with dinner and beers at Bangers (live music, picnic tables, 200+ beers on tap), frozen margaritas at Lustre Pearl, cocktails at Lucille Patio Lounge, dancing at Clive Bar, cap at Whisler’s if anyone has energy left. Full bar-by-bar breakdown with happy hour timing at our Rainey Street bachelorette guide.
4. 6th Street (Skip Dirty, Choose Wisely)
Dirty 6th Street (between IH-35 and Congress) is what most travel guides mean when they say “go to 6th Street for a bachelorette party.” Don’t. It’s a single-block-after-block stretch of college-bar-style spots geared toward 21-year-olds, and bachelorette parties consistently report it as the worst part of their weekend. The right move on 6th Street is to focus on either West 6th (the upscale rooftop and craft cocktail strip) or to use Dirty 6th surgically for one specific venue you actually want to hit, Midnight Cowboy speakeasy (reservations required, exceptional cocktails made tableside) being the obvious one.
If your group genuinely wants the chaotic college-bar experience for one night, use Dirty 6th for 90 minutes maximum. Hit Buckshot Bar’s mechanical bull (free to ride, great photos), grab a margarita-to-go at one of the dozen cantinas, and exit before midnight. The full 6th Street bachelorette guide covers what’s worth your time and what to skip.
5. The Pedal Pub (Iconic for a Reason)
Group bike with seating for up to 15, BYOB cooler-on-board, a guide who navigates you between 2 to 3 bar stops over 2 to 3 hours. $40 to $60 per person depending on operator. The two main companies in Austin are Pedal Tour and Hipside Peddler. The reason this consistently ends up on bachelorette weekends: it’s the rare activity that’s actively fun rather than passively photogenic. You’re pedaling a 12-person tandem bike through downtown traffic while screaming at pedestrians, which is exactly the energy a bachelorette wants.
Best timing: Saturday late afternoon (4:00 to 7:00 PM). You’re warmed up from lunch, the sun’s not punishing, and you finish in time for dinner. Don’t book it for the morning unless your group is genuinely a morning group.
6. South Congress (The Sunday Activity)
South Congress (SoCo) is the shopping-and-brunch street that should anchor your Sunday. The walkable strip from Lady Bird Lake south to Live Oak Street has more boutiques, photo walls, and brunch spots than any equivalent block in Austin. Our standard Sunday order: brunch at Better Half Coffee & Cocktails (orange blossom crullers, hot pink picnic tables, the pre-noon mimosa pitcher), shopping at Tecovas (custom boots, $300 to $600 range, these become wedding gifts for the bride), Allens Boots if you want the more touristy option, then a slow margarita at Guero’s Taco Bar before checkout.
The two photo stops everyone takes: the “I Love You So Much” wall at Jo’s Coffee (expect a 15-minute line on weekends) and the “Greetings From Austin” postcard mural one block off SoCo on 1st Street. Both worth it once.
7. The Hype Service (Cocktail Cowboys)
If your bachelorette is anti-stripper but pro-attention, the Cocktail Cowboys are the answer. They’re a uniquely Austin service: attractive male bartenders in cowboy boots and tight jeans who come to your Airbnb, bartend your pre-game, take photos, hype the bride, Spotify-DJ for an hour or two, and leave. $300 to $500 for a 1 to 2 hour session depending on group size and how many cowboys. The reviews are universally good. These guys have figured out exactly what a bachelorette wants without crossing into anything uncomfortable. Best for the Saturday pre-game before going out, not for the entire night.
8. The Dance Class (Studio Goddess or Vespertine)
Two studios in Austin run private bachelorette dance parties: Studio Goddess Austin (downtown, pole / burlesque / chair / line dance options, $100 down payment, $290 to $600 packages depending on add-ons) and Vespertine (similar pole-and-sensuality offering, slightly smaller groups). Both rent the entire studio to your group, taught by a professional, no experience needed, no shared class with strangers. Most groups pick the chair tease class. It’s the most beginner-friendly, photographs well, and lets the bride lead the routine.
Best timing: Saturday early afternoon (1:00 to 3:00 PM), before the lake day if you’re doing one, or as the Saturday-anchor activity if you’re not. Skip booking it for Friday: your group is still arriving and won’t have the energy.
9. The Brunch (Better Half, Hillside Farmacy, Or Geraldine’s)
Brunch is the Sunday morning anchor that determines whether your group leaves Austin loving it or hating it. Three reservations to make 3 to 4 weeks out:
- Better Half Coffee & Cocktails: South Congress, hot pink picnic tables, orange blossom crullers, daytime espresso martinis. Best for groups of 8 or fewer.
- Hillside Farmacy: east side, restored 1950s pharmacy, tile floors, oysters at the bar, grits with eggs, group-friendly bench seating in back. Best for groups of 8 to 14.
- Geraldine’s at Hotel Van Zandt: Rainey Street, rooftop, walking-distance from most bachelorette Airbnbs, upscale Southern small plates, the bottomless mimosa option that actually feels like a treat instead of a hangover trap.
Avoid the “famous Austin breakfast taco” pilgrimages on Sunday: you’ve already had Tex-Mex three times this trip and a group of 12 cannot move efficiently to Veracruz All Natural at 9:30 AM. Save the breakfast taco for Saturday morning before the lake day.
For groups that don’t want to fight for a Saturday brunch reservation or schlep 12 people to a restaurant, the better play is a private chef brunch at the Airbnb. We can send a chef who shops, preps, plates, and cleans up — the bride wakes up to a custom menu without anyone leaving the house. Pricing is competitive with restaurant brunch once you account for tax, tip, and the cost of waiting 45 minutes for a table.
10. The Honky-Tonk Lesson (The White Horse)
The most underrated bachelorette suggestion in Austin: free two-step lessons at The White Horse in East Austin on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. A real local instructor teaches the basic two-step pattern in 30 minutes, then a live country band plays for the next four hours and you spend the night dancing with whoever asks. This is the activity bachelorette groups talk about for the next two months.
Logistics: it’s free, no cover most nights. It’s a real Austin honky-tonk, not a tourist trap. Boots and a tank top is the right outfit. Cash bar. Late-night taco truck out back. Don’t try to combine this with Rainey Street the same night; it’s its own destination 10 minutes east of downtown by Uber.
11. The Sober-Friendly Activity Day
If your bride is sober, pregnant, or just doesn’t want a drinks-heavy weekend, Austin has more options than most bachelorette destinations. Real recommendations beyond “go shopping”:
- Barton Springs Pool: three-acre spring-fed pool that holds 68°F year-round, $9 entry, locals’ favorite morning swim. Bring towels and snacks.
- Hamilton Pool Preserve: 30 minutes west of Austin, half-collapsed grotto with a 50-foot waterfall. Reservations required. Worth the drive.
- Lady Bird Lake paddleboarding: Rowing Dock or Texas Rowing Center rents SUPs/kayaks, $25 to $40 per hour, 10-mile loop trail around the lake.
- Wonderspaces Austin: interactive art installations, immersive rooms, $30 entry, photogenic.
- Maker Maker ceramics class: east side, $65/person, take home a finished piece.
- Private yoga or Pilates session at the Airbnb: $200 to $300 for a 60-minute group session, instructor brings the mats.
12. The Photo-Op Stops (Plan These or You’ll Forget)
Bachelorette groups always talk about “we should have taken more photos” after the trip. The fix: schedule three specific photo stops into the itinerary instead of hoping they happen organically. The non-negotiable Austin three: the “I Love You So Much” wall at Jo’s Coffee on South Congress (line is shorter at 8:30 AM than 11:00 AM), the “Greetings From Austin” postcard mural at 1st Street and Annie, and the 360 Bridge / Pennybacker Bridge view from the boat or from the overlook. The Cathedral of Junk and the rainbow Tau Ceti mural are bonus stops if you have time.
The 3-Day Bachelorette Itinerary Template
This is the framework we use when planning client weekends. It’s intentionally light on Friday (people are arriving), heavy on Saturday (the anchor day), and easy on Sunday (groups are tired and flying out). Mix and match the suggestions above to fit your bride’s vibe, but keep this rough shape: overpacking the schedule is the #1 mistake bachelorette parties make. The full library of Austin bachelorette itineraries includes lake-heavy, downtown-heavy, wine-country-heavy, and budget variations.
Day 1 · Friday
Arrival & Hill Country
11:00 AM
Hill Country wine tourChauffeured shuttle picks up at Airbnb. 3 to 4 wineries, lunch at Augusta Vin or Pedernales. Back to town by 5:30 PM.
7:30 PM
DinnerBangers Sausage House on Rainey Street (no reservation required for groups under 10) or Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood if you stayed in Hill Country longer.
9:30 PM
Rainey Street bar crawlLustre Pearl, Lucille Patio Lounge, Clive Bar. Walk back to Airbnb by midnight.
Day 2 · Saturday
The Anchor Day
9:00 AM
Breakfast tacosVeracruz All Natural or Joe’s Bakery. Eat at the Airbnb so you can hydrate.
11:00 AM
Lake dayBoat picks up at Hi-Line Marina (Lake Austin) or Just for Fun Marina (Lake Travis). 4-hour rental. Dock at Hula Hut for lunch at 1:30 PM.
4:00 PM
Back to AirbnbShower, naps for whoever needs them. Cocktail Cowboys arrive at 6:30 PM if booked.
8:00 PM
DinnerGrizeldas (East Austin Tex-Mex, big-group friendly courtyard) or El Alma (rooftop South Austin Mexican). Reservations 4 to 6 weeks out.
10:30 PM
Two-stepping at The White HorseOr skip the lesson and head straight to Rainey Street for round two. The White Horse is the move if your bride likes country music.
Day 3 · Sunday
Brunch & Goodbye
10:30 AM
BrunchBetter Half Coffee & Cocktails or Geraldine’s at Hotel Van Zandt. Bottomless mimosas if anyone’s still standing.
12:30 PM
South Congress shoppingTecovas, ByGeorge, Lucy in Disguise. Stop at the I Love You So Much wall.
2:30 PM
Slow exitFinal margarita at Guero’s Taco Bar or coffee at Jo’s. Back to Airbnb to check out.
How Much an Austin Bachelorette Party Actually Costs
The per-person budget conversation is the conversation most bachelorette parties avoid until it’s too late. Here’s the real math from real 2026 weekends, broken down by category. Add 15% if you’re traveling during a festival weekend (SXSW in March, ACL in October, F1 in November) or a major holiday weekend. Subtract 20% if you’re going in February or December.
| Category | Per Person | What That Buys |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $80-$150 / night | Shared 4 to 6 person Airbnb in Rainey Street area or East Austin. Hotel rooms at Hotel Van Zandt or South Congress Hotel run higher ($180 to $280 per night when split two-per-room). |
| Lake Day | $70-$200 | 4-hour pontoon split across 8 to 12 people. Higher end is yacht or wakeboat. Includes captain on most rentals. |
| Wine Tour | $80-$120 | Tasting fees at 3 to 4 wineries plus shared shuttle. Lunch typically extra. |
| Group Transportation | $30-$80 / day | Party bus or sprinter for 12-person group, 4 to 6 hours. Single Ubers downtown average $15 to $25. |
| Dinners | $40-$80 each | Mid-range Tex-Mex or BBQ. Upscale options like Geraldine’s or Olamaie run $70 to $120 per person. |
| Bar Tabs | $30-$60 / night | Cocktails average $14 to $18 in Austin in 2026. Splitting drink rounds within the group keeps this manageable. |
| Activity / Class | $40-$100 | Pole class, ceramics, brewery tour, or Pedal Pub. Cocktail Cowboys split across 8 people lands at $40 to $60 each. |
| Photo & Decor | $25-$50 | Sashes, banners, custom shirts, decoration kits. Optional but adds up. |
Where to Stay: The Three Neighborhood Choices
Most bachelorette planning gets the neighborhood choice wrong because they default to “downtown” without thinking about what their crew actually wants to walk to. Three real choices and what each one optimizes for:
For Walkable Nightlife
Rainey Street & East Cesar Chavez
The right pick if your group wants to walk home from the bars. Airbnbs in this zone go $80 to $150 per person per night for 4 to 6 person rentals. You’re 2 to 5 minutes walking to Rainey Street bars, 8 to 12 minutes walking to 6th Street, 5-minute Uber to East Austin restaurants. Hotel Van Zandt is the boutique-hotel pick in this zone.
For Boutique Vibes
South Congress (SoCo)
The right pick if your group wants the photogenic Austin experience and is willing to Uber to nightlife. South Congress Hotel and Hotel San Jose are the two boutique-hotel mainstays. Walking distance to the I Love You So Much wall, brunch at Better Half, shopping. 5 to 8 minutes by Uber to Rainey or 6th. Best for groups of 4 to 6.
For Lake Days From Your Backyard
Lake Austin Waterfront
The most underrated bachelorette pick. Airbnbs on Lake Austin proper or Westlake have private docks where your boat captain picks you up directly: no marina drive, no parking, no Uber. The trade-off: 15 to 20 minutes by Uber to downtown nightlife. Best for groups of 6 to 12 who want the lake to be the centerpiece of the weekend, not a side trip.
Full hotel and AirBnB breakdowns by neighborhood, with real listings linked, at our where to stay for an Austin bachelorette party page. Don’t book accommodations more than 90 minutes from where your activities are: the rideshare costs and weekend logistics will kill the experience.
The Transportation Question
For groups of 6 or fewer, ride-shares cover everything. For groups of 8 or more, you need to pre-book group transportation for at least the lake day and the wine tour. A 12-person crew running parallel Ubers ends up paying more than a sprinter or party bus, and the “where is the second car” problem breaks weekend timing on every single trip we’ve planned.
Standard rates from Austin bachelorette transportation vendors in 2026: Sprinter van for 10 to 14 passengers runs $175 to $250 per hour, mid-size party bus for 20 to 25 passengers runs $200 to $275 per hour, with a 6-hour minimum for the wine tour day. Hourly rates look high until you do the per-person math: $200 per hour divided across 12 people equals $17 per person per hour, which is roughly the cost of one Uber. The math wins fast.
For lake-shuttle-only days, our Austin lake shuttle service runs roundtrip Airbnb-to-marina for a flat fee instead of an hourly. For Saturday-night-only bar transportation, Austin bachelorette party bus rentals run hourly. Match the vehicle type to the activity day: don’t book a 25-person party bus for a 6-person wine tour.
From a March 2026 Wedding Planner
“Sent three brides to The Austin Bachelorette this season. Every one came back saying it was the best-planned weekend they’d ever been a part of. The lake-shuttle-plus-yacht package is the move: one price, one vendor, one less thing for the maid of honor to coordinate.”
— Lauren M. · Wedding Planner · Austin, TX
Bachelorette Party Suggestions Austin: FAQ
The questions every maid of honor asks before booking. Real answers from people who plan these every weekend.What are the best bachelorette party suggestions for Austin?
The best Austin bachelorette suggestions combine a lake day on Lake Travis or Lake Austin with a Hill Country wine tour, a Rainey Street bar crawl, and South Congress shopping, split across 3 days. Real venues that consistently deliver: Devil’s Cove on Lake Travis for boats, Bangers Sausage House on Rainey Street for dinner, The Highball for karaoke, and Becker Vineyards in Fredericksburg for wine. Budget $400 to $600 per person for a full weekend. The full Austin bachelorette activities page has 40+ named options organized by group vibe.How much does an Austin bachelorette party cost per person?
Average all-in cost is $426 to $600 per person for a 3-day weekend in 2026. Breakdown: shared Airbnb $80 to $150 per person per night, boat rental $70 to $200 per person, dinners $40 to $80 per person, bar tabs $30 to $60 per person per night, transportation $30 to $80 per person per day, activity costs $40 to $100 per person. Lake-heavy weekends and Hill Country wine tour days run higher; downtown-only weekends run lower. Festival weekends (SXSW, ACL, F1) add 15 to 30%.What’s the best neighborhood to stay in for a bachelorette party in Austin?
Three neighborhoods dominate: Rainey Street area for groups that want walkable nightlife (best for 8 to 12 person crews), South Congress for shopping plus boutique hotel vibe (best for smaller chic groups), and Lake Austin waterfront for AirBnBs with private docks (best for groups who want a lake day from their backyard). Avoid Dirty 6th for accommodations: too loud, too touristy, no morning amenities. See our complete where-to-stay guide for real Airbnb and hotel picks by neighborhood.What’s the best month for a bachelorette party in Austin?
March, April, October, and November are the sweet spot: temperatures in the 70s, outdoor lake days are pleasant, and Hill Country wineries are open without the summer heat. Avoid June through August unless you’re a heat-tolerant group; daytime temperatures regularly hit 100°F. December through February have mild days but lake days are unrealistic. Major festival weekends (SXSW in March, ACL in October, F1 in November) drive prices up 2 to 3x and accommodations book out 6+ months ahead.Lake Travis or Lake Austin for a bachelorette boat day?
Lake Travis for the bigger party energy: Devil’s Cove anchors hundreds of boats together on weekends. Lake Austin for the more refined experience: calmer water, better for first-time boaters, dock-up access to lakeside restaurants like Hula Hut and Ski Shores Cafe, and only 10 minutes from downtown versus Lake Travis’s 35-minute drive. Lake Austin is the better choice for groups with mixed ages or anyone who wants to combine boat time with a lakeside lunch. Full breakdowns at our Lake Travis and Lake Austin bachelorette guides.Do we need a party bus for Austin bachelorette transportation?
For groups of 12 or more, yes: a party bus or sprinter is dramatically more cost-effective than three Ubers and prevents the “where is everyone” problem that breaks weekend timing. For groups of 6 to 10, ride-shares work fine downtown but a chauffeured shuttle pays for itself if you’re going to Hill Country wineries (35 to 45 minutes each way) or Lake Travis (35 minutes from downtown). Standard rates run $175 to $325 per hour with a 6-hour minimum for the wine tour day. For lake-only days, our flat-rate lake shuttle is cheaper.Best non-drinking bachelorette party activities in Austin?
Austin has more sober-friendly bachelorette activities than most cities. Top picks: Barton Springs Pool morning swim (year-round 68°F spring water), kayaking or paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake, hiking the greenbelt, Hamilton Pool Preserve day trip, Wonderspaces Austin immersive art, pole or burlesque class at Studio Goddess, ceramics class at Maker Maker, austin exclusive private chefs, group yoga or pilates session at the AirBnB, brunch at Better Half or Hillside Farmacy, and South Congress shopping. The activities page has the full sober-friendly bachelorette filter.How far in advance should we book?
Boat rentals: 4 to 6 weeks for off-peak, 8 to 12 weeks for May to October peak. Wine tour shuttles: 4 weeks. Party buses: 6 weeks for festival-adjacent weekends, 3 weeks otherwise. Hotel rooms in Rainey Street area: 8 to 12 weeks. AirBnBs: 12+ weeks if you want the best ones. Restaurant reservations at Geraldine’s, Olamaie, or Salt Lick: 4 to 6 weeks. Cocktail Cowboys: 4 weeks. Studio Goddess pole class: 60 days minimum. The 90-day-out planning timeline is the sweet spot for getting everything you want without panicking about availability.
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