At this point, most Americans have tried cannabis. Many of these are regular consumers. If you know one of them, hunting for the perfect gift may include visiting the local dispensary. But before you buy that special someone in your life an accessory or strain they may already have, why not give them an experience? As cannabis tourism grows around the country, there are an increasing number of cannabis-themed tours, hotels, restaurants, and more, all of which will surprise and delight even the most experienced stoner.
These dank experiences make great holiday gifts whether it’s Mother’s Day, Christmas, or something cool you made up.
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Hit up a weed cafe
As legalization becomes less novel, the culture inches towards new frontiers. One of these is weed cafes and cannabis lounges. For a long time, there was nowhere to smoke weed in legal states. Laws allowed consumption in private residences only.
Now, California, and many other states, have legal cannabis cafes where food, mocktails, and ganja can be enjoyed side by side. Search for a lounge for your favorite stoner, they will love the gift of this experience.
Take a cannabis tour
Cannabis tours offer a unique way to learn new things and enjoy the plant. The experiences generally provide cannabis at the beginning of the excursion or take patrons to a dispensary on the first stop. Then, you’ll generally jump on a tour bus where consumption is allowed.
After a sesh, the bus takes off. There are Black History tours, art district tours, cannabis grow tours, and more. What is offered changes based on location, most are in Colorado, Nevada, and other more established weed states.
Visit a marijuana museum
There are seven known cannabis museums in the world, and likely more sneaking under the radar. People who appreciate history and curation will love a trip to one of these landmarks. From the House of Cannabis in New York City to the Cannabis Culture Museum of Willits, Calif. –there is much to learn about American weed.
These museums generally offer an interactive tour through the history of weed, telling the stories of growers, stoners, and activists on their journey to legalizing marijuana. Along the way, visitors may learn about the impact the drug’s prohibition had on various social groups throughout time. Every history buff who likes a puff should take a trip to their local marijuana museum.
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Relax at a cannabis spa
Cannabis massage is more popular than an entire spa dedicated to the plant, but both exist. A friend who loves weed may be all in on a spa day where lighting a joint on the patio between treatments is not only allowed, it is recommended.
These businesses are rarer than cannabis lounges, but more interesting offerings are sure to rise as reform continues shaping the culture.
Book a trip to a cannabis destination
If you and your weed-smoking pal want to go a bit further afield, you could look into some delightful cannabis tourism destinations outside of the United States. Barcelona isn’t all bullfights and tapas. It also has a thriving network of cannabis social clubs.
Barcelona and Amsterdam are well-known worldwide for their appreciation for and tolerance of cannabis, and there are plenty of spots to smoke and purchase cannabis throughout these cities.
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or Festivus, there’s a weed-related experience that may make the perfect gift this year. Whether the canna-lover in your life wants to travel or just needs some R&R, there’s an experience they’ll enjoy.
