Male Bonding: 7 Not-Lame Activities to Do with Your Boys
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It’s Saturday and the boys are ready to head out for the day but what should you do? We rounded up 7 alternatives to sitting at the bar that are still fun and could involve some beers, if you wish.
by RVAx Team
RVA BBQ Tours
Got a group of food lovers? RVA BBQ Tours will take you on a caravan tour of three killer ‘cue spots around the city where you enjoy generous portions of melt-in-your-mouth goodness. En route from place to place, your squad can tune into the RVA BBQ Tours podcast to hear from the pitmasters themselves as they dish about their meats. Beverages including alcohol are not included but you can bring your own as long as you follow all Virginia ABC laws. Basketball shorts (aka stretchy pants) are encouraged.
Cost: $59 per person
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Rage RVA
This one is for the adrenaline junkies! Grab your tool of choice including a bat, sledgehammer, or crowbar and deliberately smash things to pieces like glass dishes, computers, copiers, lamps, and even automobiles. Rage RVA offers tons of packages to choose from -- and the best part? You don’t have to clean up.
Location: 4827 Forest Hill Ave
Cost: sessions starting at $20
Top Golf
Golf virtually at some of the most iconic golf courses in the world at this high-tech driving range where you can hang comfortably in climate-controlled hitting bays complete with food and drink service! Choose from an array of games to compete against your buddies and don’t worry about anyone fixing their score, their state-of-the-art technology tracks the flight path of every golf shot and displays it right on your bay’s HD screen. You won’t go hungry either, their large menu offers plenty of grub including nachos, burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads and more plus the full bar featuring beer, wine, and spirits will surely improve your swing. Don’t worry about lugging your clubs with you, or you can bring them if you want. Grab a reservation and don’t forget to stretch!
Location: 2308 Westwood Ave
Cost: $20 to $40 per hour per bay
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Canopy Adventure Park
What do you call a rock-climbing pirate? Pirates of the Carabiners. … get it? But seriously, in addition to the carabiner jokes, checking out Canopy Adventure Park is a guaranteed good time as you soar through the tree tops on over 36 obstacles including 10 integrated zip lines. With course difficulty ranging from beginner to expert, you can be sure everyone in your group will be challenged and will have fun. You can bring your own food and drink but save the alcoholic beverages for another time.
Location: 600 Founders Bridge Blvd, Midlothian
Cost: Adults (15+): $35-45, Youth (10-14): $30-35
RVA Brew Crew
VinePair voted Richmond the #1 beer destination in the world so grab your crew because it’s time to drink up! RVA Brew Crew offers three different routes with numerous breweries, cideries, and eatertainment spots to try at each stop. You can buy seats on their public tour or setup a private ride with flexible destinations. If you decide to hop on a public tour, they start and end at ZZQ (featured on Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives) so you can consider your food plans secured. Did we mention you can also BYOB on the bus? We suggest packing water too, those ABVs can catch up to you quickly!
Cost: starting at $35 per person
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RVA Paddlesports
Head out on the James River to catch some rays and paddle with your buds! Choose from an array of options from thrill-seeking (like whitewater rafting through class III-IV rapids) to chill (like kayaking the calm waters at Deep Bottom Park). RVA Paddlesports also offers classes and rentals so you can learn something new or venture out on your own. Before you go, be sure to check the water levels at the Westham Gauge.
Location: 1320 School St
Cost: rafting trips start at $60 per person / rentals start at $50
RVAx members get 15% off all adventures and rentals
Triangle Rock Club
Get your sweat on together at a state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility! Triangle Rock Club has four climbing options including bouldering, auto-belayed climbing, top-rope climbing, and lead climbing throughout their 38,000 square feet of terrain. Their climbing walls reach up to 47 feet so there’s no shortage on thrill, either. You and the dudes could spend hours testing your skills while getting in a great workout.
Location: 4700 Thalbro St
Cost: day pass for first time visitor is $15 + $10 gear rental fee
RVAx members get 50% off Intro to Climbing + 2 week free pass
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