As cannabis tourism starts to go mainstream, cities with robust weed culture have turned the typical travel offerings on their heads.
These days, you might find yourself going on a rolling sushi and joints in Denver, puffing while painting in Portland, or ripping a vape on a party bus tour of San Francisco. In other words, getting stoned on the go has become a lot more creative than just toking up in the parking lot before a show.
In states where recreational cannabis is legal, you can now discover bud-and-breakfasts for lodging, ganja-fueled empowerment getaways for women, and even spiritual church services to put you in tune with a higher power. Here are 10 of the best cannabis experiences you’ll find coast to coast.
Multnomah Falls Tour in Portland, Oregon
High5Tours offers an exciting outing within Portland, Oregon, where smoking pot on a private party bus with your crew or a handful of new friends is appealing. You can elevate your experience with the Multnomah Falls Tour, which takes you into the Columbia River Gorge to see Portland’s most beloved waterfall. After taking in the falls, you’ll have the chance to see the Gorge from above at Vista House, a scenic overlook, with a stop at a dispensary to stock up on supplies.
Puff, Pass and Paint
Founded by Denver-based landscape painter Heidi Keyes, Puff, Pass and Paint started with painting classes in Colorado. It has now expanded to dozens of art-based classes and tours in 13 cities across the US including Washington, DC and Boston.
These classes are held in private residences and BYOMJ (Bring Your Own Mary Jane), but smoking, vaping, and eating edibles are all encouraged (though not required). The company also offers Puff, Pass & Bake cooking classes where you’ll learn how to make ‘budder,’ cannabis-infused butter for baking, as well as other infused concoctions from ice cream to hard candy.
Glowing Goddess Getaways
Open only to those who identify as women, Glowing Goddess Getaways are weekend ganja retreats meant to be shared with a few of your favorite friends — so long as you don’t mind glamping.
The retreats are held at private outdoor destinations across the US in states where recreational marijuana consumption is legal. The experience combines all-you-can-consume cannabis, from dab bars loaded with smoky rips of shatter to infused chocolate fountains to platters of joints, with activities from yoga to dance to meditation meant to uplift and empower your inner goddess.
Cannabis Supper Club in Los Angeles
Leave it to Los Angeles to combine cannabis and haute cuisine for a high-flying, exclusive fine dining experience. The Cannabis Supper Club features great strains of flower as just one of the California-fresh farm-to-table ingredients that are the backbone of a great meal. Chefs, growers, mixologists, and event specialists team up to create unique meals in private spaces that skirt the state’s public consumption laws.
Strains of cannabis are paired with each course or incorporated into the dishes similarly to how fine wine accompanies a meal. Every supper club is different, but one thing is for sure — the munchies hit differently when you’re enjoying gourmet dishes instead of typical snacks.
Cannabition Immersive Cannabis Museum in Las Vegas
You can’t currently get high inside Cannabition, the world’s first museum dedicated entirely to weed, although founder JJ Walker hopes that will change in the future. Visit a dispensary or one of the city’s new cannabis social lounges to partake prior to this immersive, Instagram-friendly museum — or just pop an edible an hour before arriving and you’ll be in exactly the right frame of mind.
Inside, you can ride a slide into a pool of kind bud or snap a selfie lighting a joint that is longer than you. Aside from fun photo opportunities, Cannabition is educational, providing an insightful history of the cannabis plant’s biology, uses, and culture.
Bud & Breakfast, Multiple Locations
This expanding brand has cannabis-friendly properties worldwide where vaping, and in some cases smoking, is allowed in rooms or public spaces.
In the town of Idyllwild in the San Jacinto Mountains, about 100 miles from Los Angeles, Hicksville Pines Bud & Breakfast is the first of its kind in the state. There are 10 themed rooms, and smoking is allowed in Room 420. All common areas are also weed-friendly, providing you vape, as well as community vaporizers on offer.
Sushi & Joint Rolling in Denver
In Denver, My 420 Tours offers a variety of cannabis-focused experiences, including a Sushi & Joint Rolling class. First, learn to hand-roll a dispensary-professional quality joint packed with the herb of your choice — prior to class, you’ll receive a coupon to purchase two grams of weed for $10 from a local recreational dispensary. After perfecting your spliff, it’s time to head outside and puff in the designated smoking area before returning to learn sushi rolling.
Held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in a residential space (allowing you to legally smoke outside), the two-hour class frequently sells out. The experience costs $79 per person.
Mary Jane Fonda in Portland, Oregon
Founder Amarett Jans challenges stereotypes with Mary Jane Fonda, a pop-up fitness experience where participants get a unique blend of physical activity and cannabis enjoyment.
This combination of aerobics, yoga, and smoke sessions lasts longer than your average workout, turning it into a celebration of wellness on all fronts.
Cannabis-Infused City Cruise Tours, San Francisco
If you’re seeking a VIP cannabis experience in San Francisco, consider Emerald Farm’s Cannabis-Infused City Cruise Tour. Ride in style in a luxury limo while checking out San Francisco’s most famous sights and weed-focused attractions.
The Cannabis-Infused City Tour is a fantastic way to meet local enthusiasts and see the city through the eyes of someone who cares about the community. Moreover, you can enjoy smoking weed throughout the tour.
You’ll also benefit from top-shelf VIP treatment at all the retail cannabis lounges you visit, along with deep discounts on cannabis exclusively offered to tour guests.
Puff Puff Pour, Portland, Oregon
Oregon was the first state in the US to decriminalize possession of small amounts of cannabis in 1973. It became the third state to legalize recreational marijuana, leading to a vibrant cannabis industry with various experiences. Puff Puff Pour by the Oregon Cannabis Concierge features a unique twist on food and beverage pairings by replacing food with cannabis.
During the two-hour sessions, you’ll sample three unique strains of cannabis via a vape pen paired with three carefully selected beverages, ranging from craft beer to small-batch spirits and even cold brew coffees, depending on the strain. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak with cannabis farmers about the selected strains for your pairing.
This article was first published Aug 21, 2019, and updated Apr 19, 2021.
