With recreational marijuana legal in 4 states plus the District of Columbia, it didn’t take long for out-of-state tourists to start flocking to weed-friendly vacations and those that are willing to cater to them. These entrepreneurial upstarts were quick to concierge all facets of the cannabis vacation experience for the 420 traveller. From wake n’ bake, bud n’ breakfasts to midday puff n’ paint classes to farm/dispensary tours to your evening marijuana-infused, candlelight dinner, there’s a tour group to accommodate your every whim. What’s really interesting is there really is no shadow of stigma attached to what was recently considered illegal activity. Just look at this article in Travel + Leisure which portrays tours and accommodations more like an fun, educational trip to historic Williamsburg than the tie-dyed stoner trek one might expect when one first hears the term “pot tourism”.
Who are these pot tourists then? Well, it seems to be actually a good ol’ American, demographic melting pot. Along with, of course, some young adventurers just looking to get stoned for the weekend, it also is attracting middle-aged couples who interested in re-exploring and enjoying again that mellow high of their youthful selfs now that the legal ramifications are dissolving. Another segment of the population that is gravitating to travel especially in Colorado, are seniors who are booking tours that help navigate first-timers to the basics of much needed medical marijuana.
Sound interesting? Here’s pretty much your best go-to guide to plan that smoking good time. Enjoy!
