21 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Baltimore for 2024
Famed for its history, waterfront, and renowned crab industry, Baltimore stands as Maryland's largest city and cultural hub.
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As the birthplace of baseball legend Babe Ruth and a hotspot for world-class seafood, Baltimore invites visitors for its neighborhoods, landmarks, waterfront, and historic districts.
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Discover Baltimore and elevate your team retreat with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Check out the article and find out why your next adventure should be in the heart of Maryland!
Who said corporate retreats during wintertime are short of exciting activities? From November through January, Baltimore’s downtown comes alive with festive joy. Head to Inner Harbor Ice Rink and improve your ice skating skills with your crew as you share quality time together—all against the backdrop of the waterfront promenade.
Location: 201 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Schedule: From November to January: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Friday: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Saturday: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm | Sunday: 10 am to 8:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you
Prices: $10/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for exciting Winter activities.
Time for some quality time on the ice rink with your team! If you visit Baltimore during the winter months, you can’t miss this fun, engaging activity
2. Stop by Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
Looking for a place with a tranquil atmosphere where you can read good books and engage in interesting discussions with your team? Stop by Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, a Baltimore favorite! This worker cooperative bookstore, cafe, and community event space hosts workshops, conversations, and meetups. It also serves food, so it’s the perfect place to spend a serene afternoon with your squad!
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free entrance (events are ticketed)
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams eager for interesting conversations, who enjoy critical thinking, social issues, and literature.
Red Emma’s is so much more than a bookstore! It’s a worker-owned radical bookstore where meetups, workshops, and conversations engage the local community.
Learning a new skill can be a self-fulfilling challenge, so why not share it with your team? Visit Baltimore Clayworks and learn ceramic basics as you engage in a hands-on workshop. This is a creative community where everyone can access and experience joy through clay. From Intro to Potter’s Wheel to Intermediate Wheel and Pottery Bootcamp, there’s something for every team!
Get aboard this Sunset Sailing Tourby Sea Baltimore and enjoy the magic hour with local craft beer and a selection of South African wine. During the day, sailing offers a respite from the city’s busyness, but at nighttime, it’s sublime. Set off before dusk to take in Baltimore’s views at day’s end and watch the city slowly light up. See the sun dip below the horizon and enjoy your journey! This is an intimate experience, ideal for small groups.
Recommended for: Teams looking for exciting water activities.
Spend the golden hour in the best company on this Sunset Sailing Tour! This is a relaxing, intimate sailing adventure your team will definitely cherish.
Federal Hill Park is a 10.3-acre park located on the south shore of the Inner Harbor. It stands today as a signature Baltimore landmark. Situated just south of downtown, Federal Hill Park offers visitors one of the best views in the city. Featuring park bench seating and a picnic area, this is the ultimate spot for a team picnic. The park also boasts a playground, basketball court, restaurants & pubs, and the FlagStaff Plaza.
Location: 300 Warren Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230
Schedule: Everyday from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks for a picnic
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in spending time outdoors and admiring city views.
Gather your team for a picnic at Federal Hill Park and enjoy the best views in Baltimore!
Experience stunning views of Baltimore City's skyline at the Top of the World Observation Level! This is a fantastic start to your visit to Charm City. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, the world's tallest pentagonal building stands 423 feet above the harbor's edge and offers 360-degree views of the city. The building is located just steps away from Baltimore’s best restaurants in Harbor East, Fells Point, and Federal Hill.
Location: 401 E Pratt St 27th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am 7:00 pm | Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $8/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking to explore Baltimore’s landmarks and stunning views.
Enjoy a privileged 360-degree view of Baltimore’s skyline and beyond from the Top of the World Observation Level!
Engage in friendly competition with your team at Carroll Park Golf Course, the perfect place to enjoy a quick round or learn the game. Carroll Park is the closest Classic Five course to downtown Baltimore’s hotels and business district, making it the ideal choice for a team-building activity. With 9 holes, it offers the ultimate oasis from meetings and seminars.
Location: 2100 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:15 am - 7:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 5:45 am - 7:30 pm
Duration: It depends on the rounds
Prices: From $31/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Facilities are wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.4⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy outdoor sports and physical challenges.
Tee off with your team at Carroll Park Golf Course and finish your day at the on-site café for drinks and snacks.
Bite of Baltimore provides weekend food tours where you get to experience the city like a local. Each food tour includes a progressive dinner featuring 4 plates of food, such as appetizers, entrees, main courses, and desserts; a seasonal cocktail; a local guide; and a walking tour of Fells Point, Mt. Vernon, or Federal Hill. During your food tour, you’ll also learn about Baltimore’s history, culture, and each neighborhood's community.
Location: 427 S. Ellwood Street, 21224 Baltimore, MD
Schedule: 24/7
Duration: 4.5 hours
Prices: $104/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Foodies! And teams interested in trying local dishes and delicacies.
Visit different neighborhoods and try a variety of local dishes on this top-rated food tour!
The Papermoon Diner has been a Baltimore favorite since 1994. Known for its eclectic decor, the diner's walls and shelves are adorned with assorted items, including toy trains, cars, dolls, doll heads, and vintage items. Outside, you'll find colorfully painted mannequins and a blue and magenta bull statue. Grab a seat and indulge in local delights while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere.
Location: 227 W 29th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
Schedule: Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Friday - Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $10/pp - $20/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center:
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for eclectic places to hang out.
If you’re searching for a vibrant, quirky place to share a meal with your crew, look no further than Papermoon Diner!
Baltimore is the birthplace of the dangerous clipper ship, and its streets were often bustling with sailors from foreign lands. The Baltimore Ghost Tour is the city’s only locally owned and operated haunted tour since 2001. Get ready for spellbinding history tours featuring ghost stories of Baltimore! Choose from The Original Fells Point GhostWalk, The Mt. Vernon GhostWalk, The Original Fells Point Haunted PubWalk, and the Mt. Vernon Haunted Pub Tour.
Location: 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Schedule: Everyday from 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: $17/pp - $25/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in ghost stories and in the city’s spooky side.
Explore Baltimore’s spooky side on this Ghost Tour where you’ll learn stories about the city’s mysterious past.
During your scavenger hunt in Baltimore, your team will explore all that the city’s downtown has to offer while earning points and competing for first place. Discover the USS Constellation and the National Aquarium as you tackle challenges with your crew and enjoy the experience along the way! Explore Baltimore like never before on this 2-mile long scavenger hunt walking tour. Are you up for it?
Location: The World Trade Center of Baltimore, 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $9/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams eager to explore Baltimore in a fun, engaging way.
With Operation City Quest, you’ll see Baltimore from a brand new perspective as you engage in team challenges along the way.
At Breakout Games Baltimore, your team will have an hour to immerse themselves in this interactive activity, where they'll explore an island, track down a kidnapper, and return ancient relics to their rightful place. Sharpen your critical thinking skills by solving puzzles to escape themed rooms! Options include Museum Heist, Island Escape, Mystery Mansion, The Kidnapping, Runaway Train, and Bomb Squad. Best of all? You can choose as many rooms as you like!
Location: 1840 York Rd Suite J, Timonium, MD 21093
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm | Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 01:00 am
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: Between $380.00/2 escape rooms and $1187.50/7 escape rooms
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Work together, solve riddles, and unravel clues to escape the room! The secret is teamwork.
Whether you have a team of American football enthusiasts or not, catch a professional game with Baltimore's own team. The Baltimore Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Head to M&T Bank Stadium for a home game and cheer for your favorite team!
Location: 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230
Schedule: It depends on the game
Duration: Average duration is 3 hours
Prices: Average price of $120/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair seats available
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Sports lovers and teams looking for a live sports event with a vibrant atmosphere.
Cheer for the Baltimore Ravens on an epic home game and immerse your team in a vibrant atmosphere they will never forget!
Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, this is a must-stop for you! Moo Moo Cows is the only ice cream parlor in Baltimore that serves delectable, dairy farm-fresh ice cream. Enjoy creamy, top-tier ice cream sourced directly from a local third-generation dairy farm and creamery. Other treats include gourmet snowballs, creamy milkshakes, sundaes, and fresh waffle cones.
Location: 926 Light St Suite 1, Baltimore, MD 21230
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday: 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $5/pp - $10/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Ice cream fans, food lovers, and everything in between!
You can’t miss the best ice cream in town at Moo Moo Cows!
Board the historic Liberty Ship John W. Brown and learn about the vital roles of the wartime American merchant marine, Naval Armed Guard, and shipbuilders. The ship serves as a living memorial to the men and women who constructed the vast Liberty fleet, as well as to the merchant seamen and Naval Armed Guard who navigated these ships across the world's oceans.
Recommended for: Teams interested in American history.
SS John W. Brown is a Liberty ship, one of only two still operational and three preserved as museum ships. If you're interested in American history, you'll thoroughly enjoy this visit!
This is a thrilling activity for teams that love water activities. Explore the Blueway's eight curated water trails, showcasing Baltimore's sights, ecosystems, and landmarks. Nowhere else in the Chesapeake Bay can you find such a variety of paddling experiences within a 3-mile radius. Choose from the Middle Branch Loop for newcomers, the Inner Harbor North Shore Loop for sightseers, or the Non-Tidal Patapsco Water Trail for nature lovers.
Location: 3301 Waterview Avenue, Baltimore
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for thrilling outdoor activities.
Whether you’re a team of newbies, sightseers, or nature lovers, there’s a guided kayak tour awaiting you!
Located in theLexington Market, Faidley’s Seafoodhas been serving its massive crab cakes since 1886 and it’s a crowd favorite! Head to the Baltimore Museum of Art upscale, on-site restaurant Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen, and taste two different types of crab cakes, both renowned as delicious. Stop byKoco’s and try its broiled crab cakes with a selection of dips, from Worcestershire to tartar. With these many options to choose from, you’ll certainly find your favorite!
Location: Different locations within Baltimore, Maryland
Schedule: Contact each restaurant
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $10-$30
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: All locations are wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Food lovers and teams interested in trying local specialties.
Order crab cakes at three different locations and have a tasting feast with your whole team!
Visit the home where Edgar Allan Poe lived from 1832 to 1835 — now a museum — and learn about the famed writer. Nearby, Poe’s body rests at the historic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground. It was in this house that Poe wrote some of his most famous works of prose. During this tour, you’ll explore Poe’s literary contributions and understand why Baltimore played a significant role in his life.
Location: 203 N Amity St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Schedule: Thursday - Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Duration: 45 minutes
Prices: $10/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Literature fans or curious teams looking for a unique cultural experience.
Visit the writer’s home and learn about his literary work on a guided tour!
Visit the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), where Baltimore connects to the world through art. With a bold, brave, and essential vision, this cultural experience is one your team can’t miss. Schedule a group tour and discover art from around the world created by Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and other historically underrepresented groups.
Location: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: $16/pp - Adult tour price
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in art and culture.
The historic Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) was founded on the belief that access to art is integral to a vibrant and healthy civic life. It still plays a crucial role in the lives of local communities.
Time for a hands-on culinary experience with your crew at Chef Shop Teaching Kitchen! Baltimore Chef Shop offers private cooking classes as team-building activities, where your team is guided by a professional chef. Learn new cooking skills and collaborate with your colleagues to create a delicious meal. The best part? You get to savor your creation afterwards!
Challenge your team to an axe-throwing competition at Urban Axes. With the option to play Football Bowling onsite, you can add excitement to your booking. Urban Axes is ideal for team-building events, holiday office parties, or simply spending some of that new budget in the most fun way possible.
Location: 1 N Haven St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Schedule: Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Prices: $20/pp - $35/pp
Food on-site: Bring your own food or choose catering options to your group package
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating:4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for a thrilling, engaging indoor activity.
After a brief one-on-one instruction session, you're good to go! Safety and fun are Urban Axes' main points!
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Explore the excitement of Baltimore with TeamOut's handpicked selection of top team-building activities. Cheer on the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, savor authentic crab cakes at Lexington Market, or embark on a spooky Ghost Tour to uncover Baltimore’s haunted history.
From visiting the Baltimore Museum of Art to taking in the panoramic views from the Top of the World Observation Level, there's no shortage of experiences to bond with your team.
Let TeamOut design a personalized retreat that matches your team's goals and budget, ensuring a standout bonding adventure in Charm City. Book a free call today and strengthen your team's bonds in the heart of Maryland!
Thomas Mazimann, a French entrepreneur and former international kayaking athlete, transitioned from sports to tech after moving to the U.S. He co-founded TeamOut, revolutionizing team gatherings.
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