Life’s short—so smoke the good stuff and make it count.
This isn’t just a list—it’s a mission. Whether you’re a seasoned stoner or just discovering the world of weed travel, this bucket list is your cannabis-packed guide to the best high-life experiences out there. From visiting iconic museums to rolling a joint with locals across the map, these are 10 can’t-miss adventures every cannabis lover should check off before they die (high).
1. Blaze It at 4:20 on 4/20 – Somewhere Epic
420 is the holiday for cannabis culture, and celebrating it in the right spot makes all the difference. Instead of just lighting up in your backyard, why not take your sesh to one of the world’s biggest cannabis celebrations?
Top Spots to Celebrate:
- Mile High 420 Festival Denver, CO
- Dates: April-20-2025
- This long time event draws thousands downtown with live music, vendors, food trucks, and clouds of weed smoke.
- Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA
- Dates – TBD
- A legendary for 420, with a sea of stoners lighting up in sync at 4:20 PM.
- Dates – TBD
- SweetWater 420 Fest
- Dates: April 18–20, 2025
- Location: Pullman Yards, Atlanta, Georgia
- Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this festival features performances by Cypress Hill, Drive-By Truckers, Marcus King, Greensky Bluegrass, and The Revivalists.
- Kushstock Festival
- Date: April 19, 2025
- Location: The BeeHive, Los Angeles, California
- A free general admission festival with VIP options, featuring past headliners like E40, Juicy J, and Bone Thugs N Harmony.
- MARY Fest
- Date: April 19, 2025
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- An immersive cannabis lifestyle trade show and festival, combining fashion, music, health and wellness, design, technology, and cannabis culture.
- 420 State Fair
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Location: NuWu Cannabis, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Las Vegas’ biggest 4/20 carnival, featuring DJs, carnival games, new product launches, and more in an open-air courtyard and Sky High Lounge.
- Seattle Hempfest
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- A historic cannabis festival featuring live music, food, and vendors along the city’s waterfront parks.
- Las Vegas, NV – Legal dispensaries and consumption lounges take the 420 party to the next level.
💡 Pro Tip: Book accommodations early—420 events sell out fast. Stay walking distance from the action to avoid rideshare surges.
2. Spark Up at the Highest Legal Elevation
Want to get high… while you’re high? Bring your bud to places where the air is thin and the views are insane.
Bucket List Locations:
- Breckenridge, CO – Toke up in this ski town at 9,600 ft.
- Pikes Peak, CO – Take the scenic railway to over 14,000 ft and light one up (where legal and permitted).
- Mount Bachelor, OR – Chill with a joint and soak in snow-capped beauty.
🌲 Outdoor-friendly strains like Sour Diesel or Jack Herer can give you an uplifting head buzz that pairs perfectly with panoramic views.
💡 Pro Tip: Pack a windproof lighter and store your weed in smell-proof, waterproof containers. Cold and elevation can mess with gear.
3. Visit a Cannabis Museum
Museums aren’t just for ancient pottery and dinosaur bones anymore. Cannabis museums give you a deep dive into the plant’s history, politics, art, and counterculture.
Must-See Museums:
- Cannabition, Las Vegas – Home of the world’s largest bong and interactive exhibits.
- Museum of Weed, Los Angeles – Cultural deep cuts from the prohibition era to legalization.
- Auckland Cannabis Museum – If you’re ever Down Under, this one is worth the trip.
💡 Pro Tip: Book tickets in advance. Some of these museums also have cannabis-themed gift shops—great for scoring unique stoner souvenirs.
4. Tour a Legal Grow Operation
See the behind-the-scenes magic of how top-shelf bud gets from seed to sesh. Touring a grow is an educational (and nose-tingling) experience.
Where to Tour:
- Denver, CO – Companies like Seed & Smith and Medicine Man offer public grow tours.
- Eureka, CA – Go on the Emerald Triangle Cannabis Tour (external, no follow), covering one of the most iconic grow regions.
- Portland, OR – Tons of small-batch growers offer guided visits with tastings.
💡 Pro Tip: Some grow tours pair with dispensary discounts, so hold off on shopping until after the tour.
5. Roll a Joint with a Local in Every Legal State
This one’s part road trip, part smoke sesh, part cultural exchange.
Your Rolling State Checklist:
- Start in California, hit Nevada, detour through Arizona, move up through Colorado, and cruise to the East Coast states like Massachusetts and New York.
- In each state, visit a local dispensary, find a cannabis-friendly lounge or park, and make a new friend to share a joint with.
📘 Learn how to up your rolling game with our Perfect Joint Rolling Guide.
💡 Pro Tip: Keep a rolling log or collect joint-sized photos for a scrapbook.
6. Dab at a Consumption Lounge
If you’ve never dabbed before, do it in a place where you can chill, ask questions, and not freak out. That’s where consumption lounges come in.
Lounge Hotspots:
- Las Vegas, NV – Check out Planet 13 or Smoke and Mirrors for upscale lounge vibes.
- West Hollywood, CA – OG Cannabis Café is a full-service restaurant where you can smoke while you eat (temporarily closed, reopening updates pending).
- Ann Arbor, MI – Hot Box Social is a cozy place to try dabs without judgment.
💡 Pro Tip: Start with low-temp dabs and ask staff for suggestions. Concentrates hit harder than flower—go easy if you’re new.
7. Camp at a 420-Friendly Campground
Get away from city lights and toke under the stars. 420-friendly campgrounds let you enjoy the great outdoors and your favorite strains without dirty looks or fear of fines.
Stoner-Approved Campgrounds:
- Camp Laughing Grass (Maine) – A rustic escape with a mellow vibe.
- Bud & Breakfast locations in Colorado and California – Many allow camping with your cannabis.
- Check out: Best 420-Friendly Campgrounds in Oregon
💡 Pro Tip: Bring edibles or vapes for discreet use in areas with fire bans. Bonus: less wind = better high.
8. Try an Infused Fine Dining Experience
Why just eat when you can elevate your entire culinary experience? Infused meals are the next frontier for cannabis lovers who love gourmet food and elevated flavors.
Where to Find These High-End Experiences:
- Los Angeles, CA – Keep an eye on rotating events by chefs like Chris Sayegh, aka “The Herbal Chef.”
- Portland, OR – The city’s underground dining scene features cannabis-infused supper clubs.
- Denver, CO – Secret pop-ups and event planners like Mason Jar Event Group offer seasonal dinners with pairings.
💡 Pro Tip: Always know your dosage! Ask how many mg per dish—and sip infused drinks slowly. You’re here to savor, not skyrocket.
9. Take a Cannabis Tour in a Top Weed City
Why just walk around aimlessly when you could ride through a legal city with a guide, a joint, and some killer views? These guided tours are part history, part dispensary crawl, and part hotbox party bus.
City Tours to Try:
- Portland, OR – The Best Cannabis Dispensaries in Portland
- Las Vegas, NV – Hit dispensaries, lounges, and lounges with style.
- Boston, MA – Check out “Stoner’s Night Out” routes or build your own 420 walking tour.
- Chicago, IL – This city’s cannabis scene is heating up—check our Chicago Cannabis Tourism Guide for details.
💡 Pro Tip: Book early—these tours fill up fast, especially around holidays like 4/20 and 7/10.
10. Buy Legal Weed in an Unexpected Place
Cannabis tourism isn’t just for Cali and Colorado anymore. States you might not expect are going green—and they’re offering some surprising gems for travelers.
Surprising States to Explore:
- Missouri – Legal weed, friendly locals, and craft cannabis booming in St. Louis and Kansas City.
- Alaska – A true cannabis frontier. Read our guide to Alaska Cannabis Vacations.
- New York – While still evolving, it’s got lounges and culture popping fast. Don’t miss the New York Cannabis Tourism Guide.
💡 Pro Tip: Always check local laws before lighting up in public. Even in legal states, rules vary by city and county.
Final Puff of Wisdom:
You’ve got your weed. You’ve got your wanderlust. Now you’ve got your ultimate stoner bucket list.
So don’t just scroll—roll. Check these off one sesh at a time, make new friends, and take your love for cannabis on the road.
👉 Need travel tips or legal info? Browse through our full collection of cannabis tourism guides and snag trusted, safe, and tested products right here on USAWeed.org.
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