Friend's outings: exciting alternatives to the bar scene

Tired of not knowing what to do for a fun girls’ outing that doesn’t involve going to bars? We’ve got you covered with a range of alternatives!

Your new alternatives

Looking for hands-on experience and want to take something home from it?

Craft a smell-good candle for your home at Embrace Candles.
- $10 seat + container prices vary | Book now
Create a new mug at The Vessel.
- $65 one-time class | 1.5 hours | Register here
Get crafty with a session at Sunshine Studios.
- Prices vary on craft | Reserve your spot

Personally, I love a good experience because it always leads to making new memories.

Laugh your heart out at Levity Live.
Get your anger out at the Rage Rooms of Huntsville.
- Price varies on group | Book now
Read a new book with the Silent Book Club.
- Next meeting March 14 5:30-7PM | Free
Have tea at the Lanier House.
- $30/person | Reserve now
Savor new foods around Huntsville with Scene that Tours.
- $65/person | 2.20 hours | Book now

Prefer to fill up on food and catch up with each other?

Enjoy a delicious meal at Good Company Cafe.
- Where: 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW #123, Huntsville, AL 35802
- Hours: Sunday-Saturday 8AM-3PM
Indulge in a good meal and shop at The Social Standard Market.
- Where: 127 Holmes Ave. Suite 102, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 7AM-9PM, Friday 7AM-10PM, Saturday 9AM-10PM + Sunday 9AM-2PM

Shopping is one of my favorite activities to do with my friends. We love to browse, but every now and again we treat ourselves to something unique!

Thrift a unique item at the AM Collective.
- Where: 7914 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite B-9 Huntsville, AL 35802
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM
Get your friend something nice at Sweet Pineapple.
- Where: 964 Airport Road, Suite 1 Huntsville AL 35802
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Treat yourself at the Belle Maison Boutique.
- Where: 3414 Governors Dr SW Suite 425, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11AM-5PM

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Taking time to unwind with your friends is always a great idea.

Indulge in some self-care at Terramé.
- Services
Refresh yourself at Talton Luxury Spa.
- Where: 844 Slaughter Rd., Madison, AL 35758
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9AM-3PM + Friday-Saturday 9AM-4PM
- Services

If relaxation isn’t your style, maybe you’d prefer to work out some energy. Explore these different alternatives.

Take a hike and watch the sunset at Blevins Gap.
Get your workout in at The Fitzgerald Pilates.
- 2 weeks unlimited $79 | Click here

End your day with a sweet treat from one of these local shops.

Try out European-inspired baked goods at The Moon Bakeshop.
- Where: 201 Jefferson Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM + Saturday 8AM-3PM
Handpick your dozen tiny treats at Baby Bite Bake Shop.
- Where: 975 Aiport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9AM-5PM + Saturday 9AM-3PM
Appreciate the art of chocolate at Pizzelle’s Confections.
- Where: 2500 Clinton Ave W, Suite D, Huntsville, AL 35805
- Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 11AM-6PM, Thursday-Saturday 11AM-8PM + Sunday 12-5PM

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