Date ideasNew York
5 things to do in New York as a couple
Five NYC date ideas, including the free Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn waterfront and a Seaport bookstore. Routes, budgets and a rainy-day option.
5 ideas4 min read
MomentsCity guides, nights in and trips with friends.
What’s the plan this weekend?
A date in New York. A road trip out West. Dinner at yours. Find an idea worth getting everyone together for.
The weekend pick
New YorkDate ideas
5 things to do in New York as a couple
A ferry ride, a long walk, somewhere to sit. Leave room for the part you did not schedule.
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With friendsNew York
10 things to do in New York with friends
Ten things to do with friends in NYC, from free walks to karaoke and bowling. Find neighborhoods, group limits, booking notes and planning budgets.
10 ideas6 min read
With friendsChicago
7 things to do in Chicago with friends
Seven Chicago plans with friends: free Lincoln Park visits, a 90-minute river cruise, deep-dish pizza and Second City. Routes and booking details.
7 ideas5 min read
With friendsLos Angeles
7 things to do in Los Angeles with friends
Seven LA plans with friends: Griffith views, the Getty, Grand Central Market, beach, karaoke and cinema. Addresses, admission notes and transport tips.
7 ideas5 min read
Road tripsAmerican Southwest
A 7-day Southwest road trip with friends: Zion and Bryce
A 7-day Las Vegas, Zion and Bryce Canyon road trip. Overnight bases, hiking options, shuttle details and park fees to check before booking.
7 ideas6 min read
At homeAnywhere
6 dinner party ideas you can host at home
Six dinner party ideas for six friends: taco bar, pizza, pasta and more. Grocery quantities, make-ahead steps, budgets and a 7 p.m. dinner schedule.
6 ideas5 min read
With friendsAnywhere
6 ways to plan a karaoke night with friends
Plan a karaoke night at home or in a private room. Six formats, a two-hour schedule for six, song turns and room-booking costs to check.
6 ideas4 min read
With friendsAnywhere
6 restaurant night ideas for a group of friends
Six group dinner ideas, from shared plates to a food hall. Choose a format, plan portions and send a booking message covering deposits and the bill.
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With friendsAnywhere
Weekend with friends: 12 ideas, from free to low budget
Twelve things to do with friends this weekend: hikes, museums, bowling and karaoke. Pick an outdoor or rainy-day plan with a budget per person.
12 ideas5 min read
At homeAnywhere
10 ideas for a night in with friends
Ten things to do with friends at home: potluck, music quiz, cards and movie night. Game rules, timings, food quantities and planning budgets.
10 ideas4 min read
With friendsAnywhere
Weekend trip with friends: 3 days planned in ten decisions
Plan a 3-day city trip with friends: choose transport and beds, budget for food and activities, and use a two-night itinerary with room for free time.
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With friendsAnywhere
Ski week with friends: the budget, line by line
Plan a ski trip with friends: lift passes, seven nights, rentals, groceries and lessons. Ten budget lines and a plan for friends who do not ski.
10 ideas5 min read
CelebrationsAnywhere
10 bachelor and bachelorette party ideas for your group
Ten bachelor and bachelorette party ideas, from a beach picnic to a weekend away. Compare budgets, group sizes and the bookings each plan needs.
10 ideas5 min read
Organizer questions
Where should we start?
Choose a type of plan or a destination, then narrow it down with search. The city guides focus on the United States; the home and group ideas can travel with you.
Are the budgets current venue prices?
They are editorial planning estimates, not live quotes or surveyed prices. Each guide explains what the numbers cover. Named places link to visitor information so you can check admission, availability and booking terms.
Can we use these guides for a last-minute plan?
Start with a home dinner, a neighborhood walk or another plan without a timed booking. For parks, venues and paid activities, check the official information for the day before leaving.
Friends first. Enjoy the good times.