22 US cities where rafting is on the bachelorette shortlist. Pick one, hit the planner, and get up to three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds.
Top pick for rafting
Asheville, NC
Blue Ridge mountain views, craft breweries, sound baths, and the most eclectic downtown in the South.
Blue Ridge mountain views, craft breweries, sound baths, and the most eclectic downtown in the South.
e.g. Nantahala Outdoor Center — French Broad Rafting — Class II–III whitewater on the French Broad River just outside Asheville — guided half-day trips run spring through fall with full outfitter gear included.
Yellowstone day trips, ranch dinners under the stars, and two-stepping at the Crystal Bar — the Western Bachelorette runs on fresh air and whiskey.
e.g. Whitewater Rafting on the Gallatin — The same Gallatin canyon stretches featured in A River Runs Through It — class II-III rapids, guides, and a full gear kit.
Alpine spa weekends, après-ski rosé, and champagne gondola nights
e.g. Blazing Adventures Whitewater Rafting — Class III-IV whitewater on the Roaring Fork or Arkansas River.
Volcanic hot springs, cabin luxe picnics, and fall-color yoga retreats
e.g. Sun Country Tours Whitewater Rafting — Class III-IV rapids on the Deschutes River
Grand Teton drama, million-dollar saloon swagger, and western luxe at altitude.
e.g. Snake River Whitewater Rafting — Float through the Snake River canyon with Class III rapids and canyon walls that dwarf the raft — thrilling and gorgeous.
Lakefront glam, steamboat sunsets, mountain backdrop
e.g. Tubing the Sacandaga — Lazy float + mid-river beer keg
Basque-block tapas, pottery studios, and Boise river-float picnics
e.g. Payette River Whitewater Rafting — Class III-IV rapids on the Payette River
Smoky Mountain spa cabins, luxe picnics, and moonshine-tasting brunches
e.g. Smoky Mountain Outdoors Whitewater Rafting — Class III-IV rapids on the Pigeon River — an adrenaline rush in the mountains.
Red-rock spa days, vortex-hike content, and desert luxe picnics
e.g. Fisher Towers Whitewater Rafting — Class II-III rapids on the Colorado River with towering red rock walls.
Cocktails, Carytown, and a river running through it
e.g. James River urban rafting — Class III-IV rapids running right through downtown
Riverfront cruises and Lookout Mountain views
e.g. Ocoee River whitewater rafting — Five miles of continuous Class III on the 1996 Olympic river
Vegas energy, Tahoe access, half the price
e.g. Truckee River Whitewater Park tubing — Free downtown course with 11 drop pools
Alpine glamour, gondola wildflowers, and a Bavarian spa
e.g. Eagle River whitewater rafting — Class II-III runs near the Village
Yellowstone by day, saloon nights, no jet lag
e.g. Whitewater raft Shoshone Canyon — Class III rapids + bald eagle sightings
River floats by day, line dancing by night
e.g. Saluda River tubing (Palmetto Outdoor) — Class I-II floats with an hourly shuttle
Lake days, spa resorts, and lakeside picnics
e.g. Lehigh Gorge whitewater rafting — Pocono Whitewater dam-release rapids in the gorge
Adobe art town, gorge rafting, and a 1,000-year-old pueblo
e.g. Taos Box whitewater rafting — Class III-IV run through the Rio Grande Gorge
Red rocks, a 14er by train, and a spa to recover
e.g. Manitou Springs whitewater rafting — Arkansas River Class II-III nearby
Wildflower capital with a painted-Victorian main street
e.g. Taylor River rafting — Class III runs in the Gunnison Valley
Riverside hot-spring pools and a mountaintop thrill park
e.g. Glenwood Canyon whitewater rafting — Colorado River Class II-III through the canyon
River town with breweries, floats, and easy mountain air
e.g. Alberton Gorge whitewater rafting — Class III-IV Clark Fork canyon run
Alpine lake cabin, hot-spring soaks, and a true mountain quiet
e.g. Salmon River whitewater rafting — Guided run on the nearby Salmon