Bachelor parties are a time to get rowdy and have fun. Said rowdiness is usually limited to the groom and his buddies. However, that wasn’t the case over the weekend when 61-year-old James Alonzo Hines took his frustration out on the bachelor party group that happened to be be playing ahead of him on Jacksonville’s Beach Municipal Golf Course. Hines claims that the partygoers were horsing around and taking too much time between shots. To teach them a lesson, he decided to drive his golf cart right into the group at full speed (seems logical). Various members of the bachelor party group suffered injuries ranging from small cuts to leg bruises. Read the original report from the Florida-Times Union.

Regardless of what the best man may think, it’s the groom who gets final say on what style of bachelor party he’ll have. If the man of the hour isn’t feeling the bar or strip club scene, don’t fret. There are countless other opportunities for fun and debauchery. Here are 25 of our favorite:

1. Shooting range
2. Camping/fishing trip
3. Action movie marathon
4. Rent a classic convertible and drive up California’s Pacific Coast Highway
5. Ultimate Frisbee/Disc Golf
6. Scavenger hunt
7. Flag football tournament
8. Wine/beer/whiskey tasting
9. White water rafting trip
10. Concert of a favorite band
11. ATV rental
12. Sporting event
13. Golf outing or Top Golf party
14. Video game marathon
15. NASCAR experience
16. Grilling or culinary class
17. Group trip to the barbershop, classic shaves for everyone
18. Paintball
19. Man vs. Food tour of your city or state
20. Ski/snowboarding trip
21. Wiffle ball!
22. Casino night
23. Learn how to play Rugby
24. Rodeo School
25. Spontaneous road trip: just get in the car and drive with no destination in mind

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Let’s grow this list. Make your addition by leaving a comment below.

Today brings a brand new guest post from one of the hottest groom bloggers on da block. Straight from the mean streets of the Emerald City, here’s Ian from A Groom’s Diary. Pay close attention Seattleites, this one’s for you.

The Hangover changed bachelor parties forever. While unrealistic and completely insane, it shed light on a world that women had always looked at with a crooked eye, wondering whether or not they were getting the whole story. So in a way, it raised the bar for anyone planning a bachelor party. Not only do you have to put together a weekend that makes guys salivate, you have to do it in a place that can be guised as a cultural, wholesome vacation so you don’t get a veto from the bride (read: NOT LAS VEGAS!)

Fortunately for men on the West Coast, there are a variety of options.

There are the “spas and sunshine” of LA and Scottsdale. TRANSLATION: “Silicone, clubs, and golf.”

There is the “harbor-city charm and unmatched cuisine” of San Diego and San Francisco. TRANSLATION: “Lululemon pants and bars that encourage shots before 10:00 AM.”

There is the “craft beer and international menus” of Portland and Vancouver, BC. TRANSLATION: “LOTS of craft beer and strip clubs that make Charlie Sheen blush.”

And of course there is the “coffee shops and progressive charm” of Seattle. TRANSLATION: “Uh…why are we going to Seattle?”.

Well there are two possible answers: A) like me, you live here and chose an uninspired Best Man or B) like me, you’re deathly afraid of your fiancée.

But let’s say you do wind up in the Emerald City. It’s a bachelor party! It can’t be all-bad, right? The where sucks, but won’t the Who, What, When, How and Why make up for it? Let’s investigate…

WHO: Every bachelor party has the same characters. The further you get from home, the smaller your group gets, but the more-pronounced the characters become. You’ll need at least one of each of the following:
Nervous Best Man: His wife trusts him and he’s a great guy, but his credit card is down on all of the weekend’s activities and he is frightened. (With good reason.)
Married Guy who Clearly Wants to get Divorced: Shots? “Two please.” Strip clubs? “Can we rent the whole place to ourselves?” Chasing college-aged girls around town and making another guy stay up with him at their place until 6 AM? We don’t even want to know…
Guy Married to one of the Bridesmaids who you Like but Don’t Completely Trust: Yes, he tells his wife about every trip to the restroom, but believe me, he’s not going to sell you out. In fact—by the end of the weekend, he and your Best Man may be the only two people you are speaking to.
And of course…
The Friend Who Disappears for the Entire Weekend: He’ll lose his cell phone in the cab from the airport, so make sure he’s carrying traveler’s checks…

WHEN: First off, don’t be the guy who has his bachelor party the week of his wedding. Even a pastor’s bachelor party requires two months of downtime before the bride is speaking to you again, so make sure you’re well in advance of the big day.

As far as Seattle goes, the summer normally stretches from the first weekend in August through the second weekend in August…so I’d aim for something in that range.

Who needs stripppers when you can throw fish?

WHAT: Seattle has all kinds of places for us to spend time. … … Right? The Space Needle: I know. A restaurant/bar shaped like a spaceship that sits above the ocean and spins sounds like a cocktail of awesome, right? Well it’s great, but with a clientele that includes exactly no one between the ages of six and forty-six and a spin-rate that leaves vertigo patients asking them to “crank it up!” it has the bachelor-party-desirability of the Oxygen Network.

Throwing Fish at Pike Place Market: You’ve seen it on the Today Show and every time there is a major sporting event in the Seattle-area, and yes—it is hilarious, fun and unique. But if you come home from your bachelor party and your fiancée asks you what you did and you respond, “It was awesome. I caught a flying salmon at the Public Market!” go ahead and consider the wedding cancelled. Do not pass GO. Do not collect a wedding band. Even though you’re telling the truth, she will not buy it for a second, and you really can’t fault her for that.

Starbucks: You’re not really going to Starbucks because you’re in Seattle, are you? I love Starbucks. I go there 2-3 times a day. BUT SO DO YOU! There are eleven locations within two blocks of your home! If you want Starbucks, get it! But really? You’re making a pilgrimage to a store that looks exactly like the one you visit every morning??

And in case you’re wondering, no. I do not work for the Seattle Tourism Board.

HOW: Unlike Lake Havasu or South Lake Tahoe, Seattle is a major city with a major airport. Alaska Airlines offers flights from anywhere in the west and many national hubs. If you’re cooler than me, Virgin American and Jet Blue can offer a hip, high-service flights into Sea-Tac. But most of you will fly Southwest, because you’re cheap, tasteless, bus-riders who enjoy Southwest’s communist seating policies.

WHY: God, I don’t know.

Felix Hernandez

I mean you only get one bachelor party and you chose Seattle? You must not have very good self-esteem.

Of course…you could make it tolerable by staying at the freaking awesome Arctic Club Hotel downtown, head to one of the biggest/best microbreweries in the country (Pyramid), right outside the greatest ballpark in the world (Safeco Field) and see the greatest pitcher in the world (Felix Hernandez) throwing in the mid-90s. Then grab a party-bus (from British Motor Coach) to Ballard for a dive-bar pub crawl with about 10,000 University of Washington sorority girls…

And then stumble to one of Portage Bay Café’s locations for the best waffle bar on this planet or any other. Maybe jump the pond to the eastside and rent a ski boat or two on Lake Washington to soak up the views of two mountain-ranges and more than a few bikinis in the country’s fittest city.

If you’ve got the energy, finish off the weekend with a night of high-class shuffleboard and soft-pretzels (oh—and a buttload of beer) at The Bravehorse. Or if you want to class it up a bit, arrange a private tasting at Seattle Caviar or the Fat Cork.

And if you really want to make it an event, time it during Seafair, the world’s greatest fleet-week, combining the fun of the Blue Angels with hydroplane-racing, an absolutely perfect summer climate and alcohol. (Oh—and…um… “girls who are trying to earn beads.”…)

You know…if you’re into that kind of thing…

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Ian is the author of “A Groom’s Diary”, his journal chronicling the hilarity of the wedding-planning process…from the groom’s point of view. You can read the blog at http://agroomsdiary.blogspot.com Follow him on Twitter @agroomsdiary or Facebook!

It is normally the best man’s job to throw the bachelor party for the groom. And it is his job to ensure the night is both memorable and original – something that can feel like a tall order. However, why not consider throwing a poker party! At first glance it may seem that a guy’s night out playing poker is not necessarily original, despite being huge fun. However, there are a lot of great ways to turn a night of poker playing into a bachelor party that the groom and your friends will never forget. With the growing popularity of online poker, parties like this are happening a lot more. Pokersites United States has lots of access to the best sites to hone your game at.

When to Throw a Poker Themed Bachelor Party

We’ve all heard the stories of the bachelor parties thrown the night before the “big day” and a hung over groom. It’s much smarter for everyone concerned to hold a bachelor party of any kind a week or so before the big event. That lets the groom have plenty of time to recover and be at his very best for the wedding day.

Choosing a Location

The first thing you have to consider when throwing a poker party is where you are going to have it. For smaller parties, a large basement will work, but if you are going to have more than ten people, you’ll probably want to find a hall.

If the bride and groom are getting married in a church, you might find out if you can rent out their basement for a small fee. Some may frown on gambling so you would have to limit the poker fun to non-money prizes, but those are the most fun anyway.

Your local hotel or motel may have an available conference room where you could have a great poker bachelor party for a low cost. Or, you could go all out and hire a limo, limo-bus or van and go to a local casino to play for real. The biggest drawback of going to a casino for the bachelor party is that it isn’t a private party. However, there is the added advantage of all types of casino games being available, and casinos often offer drinks on the house while you are playing.

Dressing for the Event

Casual attire is okay, but for a real “event,” you should consider a theme. You could make it a black-tie affair like something out of “Casino Royale”, or a roaring 1920’s theme with spats and zoot-suits. For a slightly simpler “costume” you could throw an “Oceans 11” poker party and dress up in 1960s suits. The best thing about the theme parties is that they really create atmosphere and bring a party to life.

What you Need

If you choose to hold your bachelor party at a real live casino you won’t need much but the participants. However, if you are throwing a themed party in a basement, room or hall you’ll need to supply all the typical poker accompaniments

You can throw your poker party with regular card tables if you need to, or find a party supply store, or gaming store and rent real poker tables for an official feel. The number of people you can have at each table will depend on the size and style of the table. Figure on anywhere from 4 to 8 per table.

You’ll also need several new, crisp decks of poker cards and enough chips for the number of tables you plan to have.

What Games to Play

The easiest game for new players who might be at your poker bachelor party is 5-card stud. You can have different games at different tables to let more experienced players choose for themselves, or make it 5-card all around. Texas Hold’em is also hugely popular and most people know the rules of that game from watching it on TV. Any poker games that you find at land-based or online poker sites are a great choice for your bachelor poker party.

Should You Play for Money?

Whether or not you should play for money depends a lot on your personal outlook and, perhaps more importantly, on the outlook of the groom. The bottom line is it is his party, and you should always respect his wishes. Taking money out of the equation can make a big difference in how much fun people have, and a game is less stressful when you are not playing for money.

Foods to Serve for a Bachelor Poker Party

Whatever you do, don’t forget the food. Keep it simple and easy. Finger foods are best and let people eat while they play. Fix or buy deli sandwiches and have plenty of chips and a variety of  drinks available to keep the party on its toes.
Most of all have fun and enjoy the event. Don’t forget to take a lot of pictures so the groom to be can have plenty of memories of the great poker night you made for him.

If you’re planning a Las Vegas bachelor party, you can host it yourself, or find a local casino to play at. However, the ultimate bachelor party is Las Vegas. In Vegas you get all the advantages of real live casinos to add variety to the night, as well as the excitement, glitz and glamour of the world’s most well-known gambling venue.

When you host your bachelor party in Las Vegas, there isn’t much you have to do to prepare. The casinos have it all for you, and even offer drinks on the house, as well as having plenty of food options everywhere. What you will need to decide on is where to stay to get the very best of what Vegas has to offer for playing poker and having a great bachelor party.

The smart choice is to consider all of the options of each hotel, including the types of playing experience they offer. You and your friends can brush up on your games at Casino.org to better prep you for the real deal. While you aren’t limited to one hotel’s casino in Las Vegas, that will be the closest one to choose, and it makes sense to stay at the casino’s hotel because you can often get lots of comps when you are playing. Below is a list of the top 10 luxury suites, along with the options available for a Vegas bachelor party.

#1: Bellagio
One of the really cool things about making the journey to Las Vegas to host your bachelor party is that it is very likely you’ll be sitting at tables elbow to elbow with some of the world’s most well-known professional poker players. There’s no better place on Earth to do that than the Bellagio – renowned in the poker world as one of the best casinos. At the Bellagio you can find poker tables with limits to meet any pocket, and plenty of no-limit tables for high-octane excitement. When you’re done in the casinos you can take the game upstairs for some private bachelor party fun in the luxurious Bellagio suites. With amazing views from floor to ceiling windows, lots of floor space so you won’t be crowded, a large couch and entertainment center in the main room, and huge king-sized bed in the bedroom, you can all sprawl out and enjoy your stay. For really large parties, reserve a villa and live the high life in 8,000 sq ft homes with fireplaces, private pool and whirlpool and lots more.

#2: Rio
For bachelor parties with players of all levels, a little less intimidating scenario exists at the Rio. It is very beginner friendly so you can take your group and know that everyone will feel comfortable and have a great time. The Rio is not one of the busier poker rooms in Vegas. However, that can be a huge advantage for private bachelor parties. After the gaming excitement, retire to beautiful, airy private suites with TV, tables and chairs, sofas and all of the amenities a 5-star hotel offers. The Rio also has some fantastic group packages to kick off your bachelor party in style.

#3: MGM Grand
The MGM Grand gives you the full experience with a huge variety of games so everyone can play poker the way they like it best. Your bachelor party guests can also get the real pro poker experience by getting in on the many daily tournaments offered at this sparkling jewel of the Las Vegas strip. The suites at the MGM grand are spacious, and for a real treat, you can pick the Skyloft for your bachelor party, and everyone can enjoy terraced views of the spectacular Las Vegas surroundings. More American players than ever have gotten interested in playing live since the popularity of US online casinos has grown.

#4: The Mirage
One of the true beauties on the strip, the Mirage has a lot to offer bachelor parties. The ambiance of one of the grand traditions of Las Vegas along with a great variety of games, the Mirage is fun and exciting. The poker rooms are smoke-free, but the entire casino is not, so if you have preferences for a smokeless environment, the Mirage may not be for you. There are five different styles of suites to choose from at the Mirage, each with its own unique flavor. The penthouse is an ultra modern, large suite with dining area, entertainment section and bedroom. The Tower suite offers thrilling views of the Las Vegas strip and desert from the 26th, 27th, and 28th floors. They have two big screen TVs, one in the living area and one in the second bedroom, hydrotherapy tubs and lots more. The Hospitality Suite has two big screen TVs, a wet bar, fridge, in-room safe, and lots of space. The Mirage Suite is a little more intimate for smaller groups, but it still comes with two big screen TVs, a sound bar and entertainment area and wet bar. The final suite is “The Suite Life,” a new penthouse suite that is chic and open with floor to ceiling windows showing you the beautiful Las Vegas skyline and lots of extras including VIP check in.

#5: Caesars Palace
A fun-packed casino, Caesars Palace is one of the traditional Vegas hot spots, and one of the most legendary casinos in the US. The poker rooms at Caesars have their own entrance to keep them separate from the casinos. That gives those who are looking for a more smoke free environment a way to avoid the open casino. The rooms are a little more traditional, but still have glorious views and beautiful accommodations. The Tower Deluxe room is a super-large room with full-sized couch and king-sized bed.

#6: The Wynn
Get a taste of what’s new and exciting in Las Vegas at The Wynn. Not one of the old favorites, the Wynn is actually one of the newest additions to the Vegas poker rooms. The Wynn’s Timeless Luxury Suite is a handsome, light bedroom and living room combo that offers a full-wall window overlooking the Vegas scenery. Regular suites are 700 sq feet, and the magnificent tower suites are a huge 5,800 square feet for all the playing room you could want for your bachelor party.

#7: The Palms
This casino is a huge place with two separate poker rooms that is an excellent choice for big bachelor poker parties. The Palms has the most variety of all the Vegas hotels in Suite accommodations. With everything from the g-suite to the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa, you can choose from 12 different suite styles to suite your party’s taste. The Hugh Hefner is probably the most suitable to a bachelor party and comes with huge round king-sized bed, full wet-bar, balcony overlooking the city, granite marble bathroom and its own swimming pool high above the city. Rich dark black and red colors surround the area and pit style couches and plush chairs are everywhere.

#8: The Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo has six suite styles, all with beautiful views, 5-star décor and lots of space. The Monaco and Diamond suites have several hundred square feet of room for your poker playing buddies to relax in after a long evening at the tables. The Hotel 32 is the massive penthouse of the group with a shower that can hold up to 20 people and all of the pampering you can wish for.

#9: Binions and the Four Queens
Lovers of tradition will want to host their bachelor poker party at Binions. There are more than 70 poker tables, but what makes this hallmark of poker tradition “the” place to play is that it is the birthplace of the famous World Series of Poker. While Binions no longer has a hotel itself, the nearby Four Queens offers plenty of relaxation comfort after playing at the historic Binions casino. The Suite at the Four Queens is very conservative, but charming and has plenty of room for a bachelor party to relax in.

#10: The Venetian
The Venetian would probably rank a little higher on the list, as this is one classy casino, but the biggest drawback is the poker rooms are right off the front entrance, making it a very congested area. Still, the Venetian offers excellent atmosphere, elegance, 39 tables and all the game options you could hope for your party. The Venetian has seven suites to choose from, the flagship of which is the Penthouse Suite. At 2,900 square feet and complete with multiple HD TVs and fireplaces, the penthouse is glamorous and beautiful.