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Apr 23, 2012 5:30 AM PDT
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24 Bachelorette Ideas To Ensure Your BFF Goes Out In Style
She got you over the blow of your last nasty breakup, helped you avoid that horrendous fashion faux pas (Drop-crotch pants? What were you thinking?), and possibly even held your hair back a time or two. Yup, that's your true-blue, baby-blue BFF. And yeah, you might be attached at the hip, but now that she's getting hitched (they're dropping like flies!), there's no need to go all Bridesmaids on us.

As she migrates from single to spoken for, it's time to repay her in a rad way for all those selfless moments she's given you. So, the pressure's ON to make sure she goes out with a serious bang. Whether she wants a balls-to-the-wall rager or a serene spa getaway, we've planned four awesome bachelorette itineraries filled with tons of ideas fit for your special bride-to-be—this way, you don't have to work your tushy off trying to nail that wicked weekend. Make your own vow right now to give her the awesome odyssey she deserves, and then go ahead and have a ball—we're taking care of everything else.

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Photos (clockwise from top left): Via Santa Anita Racetrack, Eatz LA, The Magic Castle, Hornblower Cruises

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A Day At The Races At Santa Anita Park
Nothing's more "off the beaten path" than taking her to the track for some good old-fashioned (responsible) gambling! The 215-foot bar is one of the longest in all of SoCal, so you won't have to fight to get your day-drunk on, either. Tip: Try the Macho Mary, one of the punchiest bloodies we've tried!
Santa Anita Park, 285 West Huntington Drive (At West Huntington Drive); 626-574-7223.

Cooking Classes At EATZ LA
Assemble the list of her favorite dishes, and your group can get all domestic goddess with a personalized cooking class, taught by a pro chef. They even do sushi!
EATZ LA, 612 North La Brea Avenue (at Melrose Avenue); 310-824-3586.

A Mystical Night At The Magic Castle
This private clubhouse perched atop Franklin Avenue guarantees a memorable night. There are illusionists in every corner of the manse — fun acts like an invisible ghostly pianist, Irma (she takes requests!), and up-close and personal trick-viewing to see if you can decipher the magician's secrets.
The Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Avenue (At Franklin Avenue); 323-851-3313.

Take A Seaside Cruise On The Hornblower
Climb aboard this luxe yacht for breakfast, lunch, or sunset dinner, and cruise the picturesque Pacific. This is photo opp central, so don't forget to pack your camera — and Dramamine — just in case!
Hornblower Cruises,13755 Fiji Way (Near Admiralty Way); 310-301-6000.

Pack Your Bags For A Mini Getaway At The Madonna Inn
Maybe you've caught the awesome interiors on the Travel Channel, but if not, The Madonna Inn boasts some of the most ornate, unforgettable decor in the nation. The rooms are all themed (think Western, Merry-Go-Round, or Old Mill) for funny photos, and the name alone will inspire ladies-only late-night dance parties à la Madge!
The Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Road (Near Higuera Street), San Luis Obispo; 800-543-9666.

Paint The Town At ArtWorks Studio
Why not send her down the aisle, and into her first home with some art made by her besties? At this Larchmont studio, you can sip champers while you properly learn how to draw the male form — with a nude model in the flesh!
ArtWorks Studio Drawing Party, 660 North Larchmont Boulevard (Near Melrose Avenue); 323-463-2562.