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Inside the Next Wave of Members’ Clubs in the U.S., Where Exclusivity Gets Very Specific
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Observer
Blending prestige and privacy, members’ clubs have long been part of elite social scenes—for better or worse.
In 2026, a new group of members-only clubs will open in the U.S., offering everything from acoustically engineered listening rooms to rooftop saunas to private wine lockers.
Members’ clubs have always been about exclusive spaces and events, but now, they’re getting more specialized.
And while in the past, children have been rather tepidly welcomed only during specific hours in many members’ clubs, there will soon be a new destination that focuses on bringing families together with play areas for kids and a relaxation room and spa for parents to unwind.
Here are eight new members-only destinations in the United States debuting this year, each offering its own distinct vision of modern membership.