Your best friend is your go-to person. The spice to your life. The other hand to your high-five. The PB to your jelly. The Yin to your Yang. The dino to your “roar.” And so many other captivating combos. It might be someone local, long-distance or life-long; or even a combination of all three over time. Maybe it’s your childhood buddy. Or your significant other. Maybe it’s even the person you recently met in a brand new city.
Whoever that person is, one thing is for certain: he or she is someone with whom you share past, present and/or future memories. So be sure those unforgettable moments are nothing short of incredible!
There’s no better way to ensure just that than with a best friend bucket list! Enjoy amazing outings together in the next week, month, year or beyond with these top 11 experiences. From extreme adventures to luxurious R-&-R, it’s time to shine with your favorite partner in crime!
Go au naturel (so to speak)…
1. Earth – Explore the natural wonders of North America! Embark on a day trip or full-on vacation to check out the US of A’s most renowned sights. Consider breathtaking locations like the Grand Canyon, Old Faithful, the Redwood Forest, Hawaiian volcanoes, Niagara Falls, Alaskan glaciers, or underground caverns like Mammoth Cave.
2. Wind – Enough can’t be said about a good puff of air. Keep the momentum of your best friend bucket list going by hopping aboard an authentic America’s Cup sailboat!
3. Fire – Experience the strong but rather silent power of one of aviation’s most unique vessels: the hot air balloon. The hot, hot heat of the aircraft’s burners will fuel high-flying fun and unrivaled views as you glide effortlessly through the air.
4. Water – For an adventure idea that comes with plenty of adrenaline on the H20, ride some rapids with your BFF! White water rafting excursions often allow for you to choose your level of intensity and are a great way to take a little walk on the wild side of a river.
Engine-revving excitement!
5. Planes – Is your best friend your S.O.? Let your love soar with an outing that should be on every couple’s bucket list! Give an introductory piloting lesson a go, and make sure your other half is buckled up in a passenger’s seat to capture photo and video proof of the unbelievable ride!
6. Trains – Did someone say cross-country train trip? Then full steam ahead! From urban streets to impressive geographical terrain, there’s no more unique way to discover America the Beautiful with your bestie. And you’ll check tons of destinations off of your travel bucket list while you’re at it!
7. Automobiles – Nothing says “best friend bucket list” like going head-to-head in real race cars! Especially for those long-time buds who went through driver’s ed together back in the day. A full-throttle adventure idea like this is a must-do! Get into hot rods like stock cars, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, dragsters, and IndyCars — and let the good times roll at unforgettable (and unfathomable) speeds!
Guts ‘n’ glory!
8. Fight – Remember the ol’ days of chicken-fights on the playground? Take the adolescent antics up a notch and challenge your best bud to an adult round of aerial dogfights! See who’s the last one standing after a fighter pilot mission, complete with G-force and laser ‘ammo.’ This is the perfect bucket list idea for any Goose-Maverick type duo.
9. Flight – Birds of a feather flock together, right? If you and your favorite friend are suckers for extreme adventures, it only makes sense to spread your wings and jump out of a plane together.
From “Aggghhh!” to “Ahhhh…”
10. Wild Things – Get up close and personal with wildlife that roams outside of the confines of a zoo. Try summer bucket list ideas like diving with great white sharks, whale watching or kayaking amongst orcas, or heading to a National Park to casually catch some furry friends in their natural habitats.
11. R & R – It's amazing how fast life moves sometimes. Every best friend bucket list needs the opportunity to slow down a bit and pamper yourselves as a perfect pair. Kick back for a mani-pedi with your favorite gal pal. Or add a massage to the romantic ranks of a couples' bucket list.
