Austin Bachelor Party Itinerary: 2-Day Weekend
Only have 2 days for your Austin bachelor party? Here's the perfect itinerary to maximize your time with the best activities, food, and nightlife.
The 2-Day Austin Bachelor Party
Not everyone can take a full week off for a bachelor party. Sometimes you've got 48 hours to make it count. Good news: Austin is perfect for a quick weekend trip. You can hit the highlights without feeling rushed.
Here's how to do it right.
The Framework
Arrival: Friday afternoon/evening
Main event day: Saturday
Departure: Sunday afternoon
This gives you one full day plus two half-days. Enough time for the essentials without burning out.
Friday: Arrival Day
3-6 PM: Arrive and Settle
Flights land, everyone gets to the house, claim bedrooms, unpack. Don't rush this part — let people decompress from travel.
Pro tip: Have someone arrive early to stock the fridge with beer, mixers, and snacks. Nothing worse than 10 guys showing up to an empty house.
6-7 PM: Pre-Game at the House
Crack beers, catch up, get the energy going. This is when the weekend officially starts.
7:30-9 PM: Dinner
Pick a spot that can handle your group and sets the tone:
- Steakhouse vibe: Perry's, Terry Black's (if you want BBQ on night one)
- Casual but good: Uchi (if budget allows), Red Ash, Loro
- Group-friendly: Easy Tiger, Bangers (Rainey Street)
Book reservations at least a week ahead for groups.
9:30 PM - Late: Rainey Street
Friday night = Rainey Street. Start at Bangers if you ate elsewhere, then work your way down the street. Hit 3-4 bars, end wherever feels right.
Realistic expectation: You're not closing down the city on night one. 1-2 AM is a solid stopping point. Save energy for Saturday.
Saturday: The Main Event
This is your big day. Two main options depending on what your crew wants:
Option A: Lake Day Focus
9-10 AM: Wake up, breakfast tacos, coffee. Torchy's or Veracruz for pickup tacos.
11 AM - 5 PM: Lake Travis boat rental. This is the centerpiece. Pack coolers with beer, water, snacks. Sunscreen is mandatory.
5-7 PM: Back to the house. Showers, recovery time, maybe a pool dip if your house has one.
7:30-9 PM: Dinner. Go big tonight — this is the main dinner. Steakhouse if you didn't do it Friday, or BBQ if you're saving that for Sunday.
9:30 PM - Late: 6th Street or Rainey (whichever you didn't do Friday). This is the big night out.
Option B: Activity-Focused Day
10 AM: Breakfast tacos, coffee
11 AM - 1 PM: Gun range or go-karts. Get the adrenaline going.
1:30 - 3 PM: BBQ lunch. Franklin (if you're committed to the line), Terry Black's, or la Barbecue.
3:30 - 6 PM: Pool time at the house, or hit Barton Springs for the classic Austin experience.
7 PM: Pre-game at the house
8:30-10 PM: Dinner (steakhouse or upscale casual)
10:30 PM - Late: Rainey Street or 6th Street for the main night out
Sunday: Recovery and Departure
10-11 AM: Late Start
Sleep in. You earned it. Hydrate aggressively.
11 AM - 1 PM: Brunch
Pick a solid brunch spot:
- Classic Austin: Kerbey Lane, Magnolia Cafe
- Nicer vibe: Parkside, Jacoby's
- Quick and easy: Tacos (always tacos)
1-3 PM: Chill Activity or Free Time
Depending on flight times:
- South Congress walk and shopping
- Barton Springs for a cold recovery swim
- Just hang at the house and pack
3-4 PM: Head to Airport
Give yourself buffer time. Austin traffic near the airport can be unpredictable.
Sample Schedule: Lake Day Version
| Time | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Travel | Breakfast tacos | Sleep in |
| Midday | Arrive, settle | Lake Travis boat | Brunch |
| Afternoon | Pre-game | Lake + recovery | SoCo or Barton Springs |
| Evening | Dinner | Dinner | Airport |
| Night | Rainey Street | 6th Street | — |
Budget Breakdown (Per Person)
Rough estimates for a 2-day trip:
- House (split 10 ways): $150-250
- Food and drinks: $200-300
- Activities (boat or range): $75-150
- Ubers: $50-75
- Going out: $100-150
Total: $575-925 per person (not including flights)
Tips for a 2-Day Trip
- Don't overschedule. Pick 1-2 activities max. You're here to hang, not check boxes.
- Book everything in advance. Restaurants, boats, activities — all of it.
- Pace the drinking. You only have one real night out. Don't blow it Friday.
- Eat well. Austin food is half the experience. Don't skip meals to save time.
- Have a plan but stay flexible. If the crew wants to stay at the pool instead of doing an activity, that's fine.
What to Skip
With limited time, you can't do everything. Skip:
- Multiple activities in one day (pick one)
- Anything too far from downtown (save time)
- Fancy sit-down breakfast (tacos are faster and better)
- Trying to hit every bar on 6th Street (quality over quantity)
The Bottom Line
A 2-day Austin bachelor party works great if you focus on the essentials: one big activity (lake or guns), great food, and one solid night out. Don't try to cram in too much — you'll enjoy it more if you keep it simple.
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