Yes , pot tourism is formally a thing . And yes , pot touristry is formally a clusterfuck .

With Colorado , Washington , Alaska , Oregon , and Washington DC ( and more on the way ) all legal for recreational marijuana , ambitious tour operators are planting the seeds for a Napa Valley - esque futurity of playfulness . body politic touristry agencies have yet to acknowledge the budding manufacture , but it ’s still an obvious novel draw play for out - of - state visitors .

As of late , the industriousness is make headlines foran increase in marijuana - related ER visits . Hotels have rigid anti - smoking rule . smoke anywhere in public is illegal . The java shops you ’ve see in the Netherlands are nonexistent . Basically , it feel like you could buy it , but you ca n’t smoke it . Anywhere .

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So before you reserve your tag to the promised commonwealth , here ’s a how - to just for marijuana holidaymaker .

Step 1: Where to get it

The first stoppage after wheels down ? A dispensary , duh . In major city like Denver , Seattle , and Portland , you ’ll obtain them without even trying . But site likeWeedmapsandLeaflyhave a database of every dispensary in every state with substance abuser - generated review to help guide you to the greatest greens in town . Just say no to the dark - market dealers still out there .

The unpaid cut-rate sale of marijuana is stringently enforced to those 21 + . Idaho are ascertain upon arrival and then again at the counter , so be machinate . Even if you ’re 90 .

US citizen must have a valid state - issued driver ’s license , recommendation , or military ID . Traveling from outside the US ? Only a valid passport from your home land will get you in .

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Come with hard cash . Some shops admit debit identity card , but none take on course credit cards .

For first - timer , be up front and let your well-disposed budtender – which is a substantial position , and incisively what it sounds like – eff . Ask a lot of questions . They ’re well-educated and are there to serve guide you through the shopping experience .

In Washington and Alaska , you may buy up to an ounce of bloom per day and 16 oz of marijuana - infuse product in hearty form ( guess : pot brownies ) or 72 oz of marijuana - infused Cartesian product in smooth form . If you ’re an out - of - townsman in Colorado or Oregon , you may only buy up to 7 yard per day . line : victual and concentrate are still not yet recreationally legal in the Beaver State , but they ’re come .

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Step 2: Where to do it

So yeah , tourists are slightly SOL . As mentioned , smoking is prohibited in public , hotel , rental cars , bar , restaurants , etc . If reefer is the main reasonableness for your trip , look into cannabis - favorable lodgement options liketravelTHCandBud and Breakfast . The NATIV Hotel in Denver tried andquickly failedas the " first - ever marijuana - friendly hotel . "

Also opt for one of many cannabis tour of duty experience now offer in legal states . record an full customized hemp route throughThe Travel Jointor plan your own with its recommend dispensary , eatery , and events . Here are a few more tours to adjudicate :

Colorado : Cultivating SpiritsMy 420 ToursColorado Cannabis duty tour

Washington : Kush TourismSky High Gardens ' " Sky High Tour "

Oregon : Pedal Bike Tours ' " Portland Pot Tour "

AK : Juneau Cannabis Tours

PSA for those of you heading for the hills to tear up some powder : most ski areas take federal nation , where monomania of marijuana is penal by up to six months in poky and a $ 5,000 fine . Remember though , there ’s a understanding car are call " ganjulas " and it ’s a pretty received element of mountain culture . you’re able to even reserve a ride on the " 420 Friendly Ski Shuttle "   from Denver International Airport to most major resorts , which include a stop at a dispensary on the style . In state like Oregon , well , you ’re puffing at your own peril until edibles are available .

Step 3: How to handle it

We ’ve already arm you with " A Modern Smoker ’s Guide to Cannabis Etiquette "   and " Everything You Need to Know Before Eating Weed . " Whether you ’re a cub or an expert , start sluggish – the grass is greener in sound states ( i.e. , unassailable ) . Consume with caution , know your tolerance , and playact by the rules . Whatever you do , do n’t be that guy that goes to the GD ER .

Step 4: How to get rid of it

Traveling with marijuana is technically illegal – even if you ’re perish to and from a recreational legal state – butTSA is known to release a blind eyein some cases . In Colorado , airports have implementedamnesty boxesif you bury to ditch your stash before you strike security . There is no ban on legal amounts of marijuana at Seattle - Tacoma International Airport . In Oregon and Alaska , you could fly with small amounts of unpaid marijuana as long as it ’s not out of nation . Wherever you are , adorn in an airtight container and fell with it at your own risk !

linger paranoia ? Give it to a friend or pass on it as part of a tip to your hotel staff or rental house innkeeper . Worst - case scenario , they throw it out . well case ? You make their day .

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