26 of the Best Adventure Wedding Venues Across the U.S.A
Why celebrate a wedding day when you can create a wedding experience? That's what adventure weddings are all about; going beyond the typical formula to craft an exciting, dynamic day (or weekend!) that brings your family & friends into your love story. It doesn't have to include a toes-in-the-creek ceremony (though it can!) or a late-night campfire jam sesh (which we also dig) or a wedding party paragliding expedition (call us, we're in)... it just has to match you. And as expert venue matchmakers, we've got your back. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate mountaintop elopement, a DIY-friendly glamping retreat, or a grand celebration at a full-service inn, your dream adventure wedding venue is only one click away.
WEST COAST
WEST COAST
AutoCamp Yosemite
Midpines, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Woodsy Setting
Mid-Century Clubhouse
Proximity to Yosemite
Fab Features: nestled at the gateway to Yosemite National Park • intimate celebrations in the 2-story Signature Clubhouse designed with a modern lounge interior and outdoor fire pits • luxury tents and custom airstreams with spa-inspired bathrooms
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Iron Horse Unlimited
Mount Shasta, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Mt. Shasta Location
Equestrian Vibes
On-Site Camping
Fab Features: private equestrian ranch at the base of Mt. Shasta with stunning mountain and meadow views • the outdoor event area includes a large lawn, a “Saloon,” a huge dance floor, a fire pit, and more • lodging options include a 2-bedroom cottage, 9 campsites, and a nearby chalet that sleeps up to 14 guests
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Sky-High Panoramas
All-Inclusive
Year-Round Outdoor Activities
Fab Features: internationally renowned ski resort and home of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games • variety of mountaintop and mountainside venues from the upper deck overlooking Lake Tahoe to the secluded garden surrounded by aspen and pine trees • unforgettable receptions in the terrace room with its floor-to-ceiling windows that provide one-of-a-kind panoramic views of the Sierras
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Rainbow Lodge
Soda Springs, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Riverfront Retreat
Lodge Accommodations
Exclusive Use
Fab Features: dreamy Tahoe retreat on the South Yuba River, surrounded by 114 unspoiled acres • exclusive use of the lodge's event spaces, common areas, and 26 guest rooms • large stone fireplaces and warm wood tones provide a cozy setting for intimate events or late-night gatherings
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$
Roaring Camp Weddings
Felton, CA
Venue Superpowers:
Soaring Redwoods
Vintage Steam Train
Intimate or Grand Celebrations
Fab Features: exchange vows in Cathedral Grove, a circle of redwoods formed by 3 generations of trees • guests can enjoy rides through the forest on a 100-year-old steam train • the redwood barn shines thanks to ceremony stage spotlights, wrought-iron chandeliers, and twinkle lights
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Salishan Coastal Lodge
Gleneden Beach, OR
Venue Superpowers:
Luxe Coastal Resort
Wooded Ceremonies
Contemporary Styling
Fab Features: stunning resort nestled among old-growth forests along the coastline • receptions in the cozy Wine Cellar, intimate boardroom, or expansive, contemporary ballroom • gorgeous, luxe guest rooms with private beach access, a dreamy spa, and more
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
ROCKY MOUNTAINS
ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Antler Basin Ranch
Granby, CO
Venue Superpowers:
Mountaintop Retreat
DIY-Friendly
Winter Weddings
Fab Features: private mountain retreat nestled on 280 spectacular acres • variety of event spaces from the rustic lodge to the Hitching Post to Put a Ring on it Point • wedding couples enjoy three nights lodging in Standing Bear Lodge or other options
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
RHIZE RETREATS
Colorado Springs, CO
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Panoramic Mountain Views
Cute A-Frame Cabins
Fab Features: a private mountaintop retreat surrounded by 43 acres of aspens and evergreens and breathtaking mountain views • hold your intimate ceremony either indoors or out in one of their spaces designed to highlight the splendor of the mountains • treat your wedding party to an overnight celebration in the A-frame cabins and pod camper
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Zion Red Rock
Springdale, UT
Venue Superpowers:
Luxe Retreats
Panoramic Red Rock Views
Proximity to Zion National Park
Fab Features: three unique destination venues comprise this stunning retreat, each with lodging for over 50 guests and luxe amenities • exchange vows on a hilltop with stunning red rock views, among the shady trees, or in front of a Tuscan-inspired villa • 4-season beauty
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Alpine Falls Ranch
Superior, MT
Venue Superpowers:
Upscale Ranch
Airport Transportation
Intimate Celebrations
Fab Features: customizable packages can be enhanced by fabulous add-ons, like a private chef, spa package, and fishing expeditions • relaxed receptions in the cool, Western-style Six8 Saloon, nestled beside Dry Creek • take a hike up to sparkling Diamond Lake for an intimate elopement, or to swim, fish, or picnic with your loved ones
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$$
SOUTHWEST
SOUTHWEST
Cabins on Strawberry Hill
Strawberry, AZ
Venue Superpowers:
Cabin Colony
Central Location
Rustic-Woodsy Vibes
More Fab Features: a cabin colony retreat set amongst tall pines with sweeping views of the rugged countryside and Mogollan Rim • wedding package includes exclusive use of the property, including all 14 cabins for two nights • nearby attractions include Fossil Creek, Tonto Natural Bridge, Woods Canyon Lake, Tonto and Coconino National Forests, Christopher Creek, Sedona, and Flagstaff
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$
Cabins at Creekside
Payson, AZ
Venue Superpowers:
Mountaintop Panoramas
Dramatic Sunsets
Varied Lodging Options
Fab Features: a historic resort hidden among the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa pines • exchange vows perched on a hilltop amongst breathtaking views across the valley to the dramatic distant mountains and ridges • don't let the celebration end and take advantage of the on-site accommodations that range from traditional cabins to larger townhouse-style spaces
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHEAST
Nantahala Weddings & Events
Topton, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Destination Weddings
"Chapel in the Sky"
River & Mountain Adventures
Fab Features: exquisite destination venue set beside the sparkling Nantahala Lake nestled within the Great Smoky Mountains • nature is your altar at the Chapel in the Sky (it's also a great spot for a pre-wedding yoga session!) • cozy tiny homes offer lodging for 18 for multi-day soirees—adventure highlights include whitewater rafting, ziplining, kayaking, fly-fishing, ATV exploring, scenic railway touring, and more!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Sky Retreat
Purlear, NC
Venue Superpowers:
On-Site Activities
Panoramic Ceremony Views
Blue Ridge Mountaintop
Fab Features: 30-acre adventure retreat that will keep your guests entertained all weekend long with activities from paragliding to river tubing • long-range valley and mountain views at the ceremony site • flexible options allow you to bring your own vendors and choose if you would like to rent cabins for guests
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Sugar Barn
Lake Wales, FL
Venue Superpowers:
Family-Owned
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: a picturesque, family-run sugar cane farm on 45 sprawling acres • exchange vows beneath the branches of Spanish moss-draped oaks • cross the hand-crafted wooden dock that spans the pond to your reception in the beautiful Barn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
JuneBug Retro Resort
Weaverville, NC
Venue Superpowers:
Treehouse Ceremonies
Retro Campers
Exclusive Use
Fab Features: 50-acre lush woodland resort just 12 minutes north of Asheville • creekside ceremonies beneath a canopy of walnut trees, or something more intimate in the dreamy treehouse • guests can rent one of 10 restored 1950s campers and spend the weekend hiking, exploring, or lounging in the hammocks
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Whitewater Santee
Huger, SC
Venue Superpowers:
Riverfront Setting
300-Year History
Charming Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: historic estate surrounded by national forest and a wildlife preserve for epic Lowcountry views • celebrate beneath a moss-draped oak along the river, then gather around the cozy firepit for epic stargazing • the river provides plenty of fishing, hiking, and paddling—ask the venue about guided tours!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
ACE Adventure Resort
Oak Hill, WV
Venue Superpowers:
Stunning Overlook Ceremonies
Gorge Setting
Affordable
Fab Features: an adventure resort in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve • hold your romantic ceremony on the stunning Concho Overlook • enjoy the abundance of activities the resort has to offer during your wedding weekend including ziplining, rock climbing whitewater rafting and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $
The Wedding Niche at Keep Tryst Manor
Knoxville, MD
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive Elopements
Off-the-Beaten-Path Locations
Appalachian Trail
Fab Features: gorgeous historic property in Harpers Ferry walking distance from the river and Appalachian Trail • adventure elopements offer all-inclusive events held in a perfect, private spot • specializes in elopements and micro-weddings, with planning included!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Blue Moon Rising
McHenry, MD
Venue Superpowers:
Woodsy Surroundings
Tiny House Lodgings
Warm, Welcoming Vibe
Fab Features: exchange vows in a natural woodland “cathedral” surrounded by towering pines • cocktails served from a charming tipi • tiny home-inspired cabins are designed with vintage furnishings and front porches made for relaxing
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
NORTHEAST
NORTHEAST
Inn at Taughannock Falls
Trumansburg, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Lakefront Setting
215-Foot Waterfall
State Park Surroundings
Fab Features: the stately 138-year-old inn is perched at the edge of Cayuga Lake • gorgeous photos ops in the surrounding Taughannock Falls State Park • say "I do" in front with a waterfall backdrop followed by a grand reception in the sailcloth tent, which is outfitted with a gorgeous 42-foot alabaster bar
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Rustic Ridge View Farm
Kerhonkson, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Family-Owned
DIY-Friendly
360-Degree Mountain Views
Fab Features: this serene 150-acre Hudson Valley horse farm is perfect for weekend weddings • easy access to activities like hiking, biking, swimming holes, campfires with s'mores, farmers' markets, and even skydiving • DIY as much as you like, or utilize their fabulous coordination services to craft your perfect celebration
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Beaverkill Valley Inn
Livingston Manor, NY
Venue Superpowers:
Catskills Setting
All-Inclusive
Full Property Buyouts
Fab Features: a classic mountain inn spread over 60 pristine acres within Catskill Park • book the entire inn and turn your romantic celebration into a memorable weekend getaway • enjoy all of the fun activities they have to offer including hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, tennis, dip in the indoor pool and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
AutoCamp Cape Cod
Falmouth, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Mid-Century Clubhouse
Hilltop Lawns
Cool Airstream Lodging
Fab Features: a unique and secluded location surrounded by stunning Buzzard Bay views • say your wedding vows outdoors under the endless Cape Cod skies, then head into the cool mid-century modern clubhouse for an intimate dinner • celebrate with your guests on the expansive event lawns complete with modern furnishings and fire pits
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Barn at Whitney's Inn
Jackson, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Al Fresco Ceremonies
White Mountain Views
Post-and-Beam Barn
Fab Features: charming inn nestled in the White Mountains • ceremonies beneath a white birch arbor, or opt for the Hillside Ceremony Area, which offers spectacular sweeping views of the mountains • glimmering twinkle lights and a roaring stone fireplace illuminates the three-story restored post and beam barn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Portland Schooner Company
Portland, ME
Venue Superpowers:
On-the-Water Wedding
Island Picnics
Intimate
Fab Features: a fleet of five Maine-built, wooden schooners • private charters available for capacities ranging from 6 to 49 guests • bring your own meal and libations or enjoy a completely catered lobster bake on an idyllic Maine island!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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