Now that you’ve got your whole crew together and ready to make some memories, start the bachelor(ette) party off with a bang! At Club Piklbal — the Lakes Region’s first-ever indoor pickleball club — you can reserve a court for your group and take turns playing the ultra-popular racket sport. The ladies can also join a women-only “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” league on Friday afternoons. For another pulse-quickening group activity, head over to OSG Paintball and embrace some healthy competition at New England’s largest paintball field, with 13 themed fields spread across 43 acres. Once the game’s complete, catch your breath and reminisce on the fun at the cozy on-site restaurant and bar.

Whether your party is three people or 13, it’s important to pick an accommodation that’s convenient, comfortable, and well-suited for your group’s itinerary. If mountain views and hot tubs are two non-negotiables on your accommodation checklist, book a stay at one of 808 Weirs’ nine luxury rentals along Lake Winnipesaukee. For the active bunch, Grey Shingles Camps, a collection of cabins in Wolfeboro, offers access to pickleball, campfires, and kayak or canoe adventures. You can even reserve a three-story Victorian mansion for your bachelor or bachelorette celebration, courtesy of the Sutton House bed-and-breakfast.

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On your bachelor(ette) getaway, you’ll want dinner plans that are more than a meal — they’re a memory-making experience for your whole crew. During the summer, the patio at Off the Rails Restaurant in Laconia is a great casual option with a range of shareable appetizers, delicious entrees, and standout cocktails from the largest bar on Weirs Beach. (Pro tip: Don’t miss the opportunity to take a “shot ski” with your pals and snap a photo.) After dinner, bring the party just around the corner to Tower Hill Tavern — a two-level music venue open until 2 a.m. — for live music and karaoke on weekends.

Is it really a Lakes Region trip without visiting Beans & Greens Farm? Spend a slow morning with the crew at the year-round Gilford farm, fueling up for the day with a farm-fresh breakfast sandwich and a coffee made with locally roasted beans. You’ll want to reserve plenty of time to browse the store, stocked with a wide selection of goodies and locally inspired gifts, from candles and kitchenware to bakery treats.

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To balance out all the go-go-go energy, weave in time for self-care (or really, group-care!). One way to do that? Spend a luxurious afternoon getting pampered at one of the Lakes Region’s top-notch spas. There’s the brand-new Spa at The Lake Estate on Winnisquam, offering sustainable spa treatments and an outdoor wellness sanctuary that invites total relaxation. Lake Opechee Inn and Spa is also a great choice for the group that’s looking to detox in an infrared sauna or bond over a mani-pedi session.

If a spa day isn’t quite up your alley, this is the ideal time to tee off at one of the Lakes Region’s challenging, scenic courses. In Tilton, you’ll find Lochmere Golf and Country Club, where you can play a breezy 9-hole game, then recap the experience at the on-site Greenside Restaurant over a round of drinks and lunch.

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A Lakes Region bachelor(ette) party isn’t complete without a spin on the water — or more specifically, bubbles on the boat! For the ultimate party boat experience, rent the Mini Winni and embark on a floating celebration that whisks up to 14 members of your group around Lake Winnipesaukee’s scenic sandbars and swimming spots. The only thing you’ll need to handle on this private, captained cruise is bringing your own beverages on board and coming prepared with your favorite playlist (the boat has a top-notch sound system).

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Toast to the soon-to-wed at one of the Lakes Region’s many wineries and breweries, like Twin Barns Brewing, an antique barn-turned-brewery in Meredith with family-style seating and an extensive food menu. In the warmer months, sit outside in the biergarten and play lawn games like cornhole and giant Jenga. Does the bride or groom-to-be appreciate a good glass of wine? Just down the street, you’ll find Hermit Woods Winery, an innovative craft winery that’s made wine out of two dozen varieties of non-conventional fruits since it first opened in 2011.

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You don’t have to travel to Vegas for a casino night — just take the party over to Rochester’s Lilac Club Casino. At New Hampshire’s newest gaming and dining destination, you’ll find 200 slot machines and all the classic table games (Blackjack or poker, anyone?). Stopping by on a Saturday evening? Lilac Club ups the ante with live music that’ll have your bachelor or bachelorette party grooving well into the night.

Tired from all the celebrating? We don’t blame you! That’s why your Sunday morning takes a more leisurely pace, with an 11 a.m. brunch reservation that’ll help the group perk up for the final day. You can’t go wrong with Dox on Winnisquam, serving delicious brunch favorites like chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos, and even a lobster benedict. If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, order the iced coffee flight, featuring four specialty flavors. Or, if the party is looking for a little hair of the dog, split the mimosa tower and cheers to the soon-to-wed.

Before you head your separate ways, rally the group for one last outdoor adventure to cap off the trip. If you want a distinctly New England experience, it doesn’t get more scenic than a journey along the Merrimack River, via Scenic Railriders pedalbikes. For a more intense workout, head to Highland Mountain Bike Park — a lift-accessed mountain biking park in Northfield — and ride along one of the downhill trails (rental bikes are available in 4-hour time slots). If your group wants something casual and relaxed, disc golf is always a crowd-pleaser, and Gilford’s Bolduc Park has a nine-basket course that’s perfect for an easygoing afternoon.

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