15 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Louisville for 2024
Welcome to Louisville with your crew, where TeamOut invites you to embark on an outstanding team adventure. As the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville is celebrated as "The Falls City" and "Derby City," home to icons like Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, and the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
Dive into Louisville's renowned bourbon scene on the Urban Bourbon Trail and savor its nationally acclaimed dishes. Here, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to truly relax or to engage in adrenaline-boosting activities.
Whether exploring Cherokee Park on a team picnic, kayaking Harrods Creek, or visiting the Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville promises an exhilarating retreat tailored for your team!
Cherokee Park is the ultimate chill spot in Louisville's Highlands, spanning 400 lush acres. It's perfect for nature hikes, BBQs, and chilling under the changing trees of Beargrass Creek Valley. You and your team will find local art, golf, hoops, archery, tennis, and a rad playground with a sprayground. Don't miss the scenic 2.4-mile loop, ideal for driving or strolling. And in winter, it's sledding and skiing heaven!
You can’t miss this wonderful chill spot during your Louisville outing! It offers multiple activities and a chance to truly relax in nature.
Location: 745 Cochran Hill Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
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 throw a team picnic!
Accessibility: Contact the park
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Outdoor lovers and teams looking for a place in nature to unwind.
Discover Louisville's best bourbon bars and amazing food scene with your team! No trip to Kentucky’s Bourbon Country is complete without exploring Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail. This collection of local bars and restaurants is perfect for a day between distillery tours. Each spot boasts an impressive whiskey selection, some with Bourbon-infused dishes. Visit six places to earn an Urban Bourbon Trailblazer t-shirt at the Visitor Center downtown!
Spend your afternoon sipping on local bourbons and discover the best that Louisville has to offer!
Location: 301 South 4th Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: Contact the company
Prices: $129/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams of bourbon lovers looking for a unique Louisville experience.
You can't miss Harrods Creek’s stunning kayaking trip with Nachand Canoe & Kayak Rentals! Harrods Creek is one of the main waterways for Louisville and one of the most peaceful locations to kayak, making it the perfect spot for beginners and experts alike. Appreciate the landscape and discover local wildlife as you explore the creek! What better way to connect with your crew than by embarking on a peaceful journey on the creek?
If you and your team are looking for a tranquil setting to unwind, this is it! Head to Harrods Creek Park and prepare to be mesmerized!
Location: 7001 River Rd, Prospect, KY 40059
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Duration: Half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours)
Prices: Half day prices: Single Kayak - $35; Double Kayak - $60
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring Louisville’s waterways.
The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, stretching under the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. It’s safe to say that beneath Louisville, Kentucky lies an underground adventure like nowhere else in the world! With Neon Rush Ziplines, challenge courses, tram rides, and walking tours, Louisville Mega Cavern is a great option for teams looking to try something new!
Are you brave enough to visit the Mega Cavern and embark on adrenaline-boosting activities with your squad?
Location: 1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: From $19.99/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in adrenaline-boosting activities and new challenges.
Louisville Food Tour is dedicated to telling the story of Louisville and Kentucky one bite at a time through the lens of delicious local food and drinks. From beer cheese to bourbon balls, the city is home to some of the greatest treats in the world. Food tour options include Beyond The Barrel Bourbon Food Tour, Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu, Phantoms of Prohibition, or Highlands Heritage Bites & Sights Tour. Hungry yet?
Savor the best dishes in town and get familiar with locally-owned top restaurants on this Louisville Food Tour!
Location: 828 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
Schedule: 24/7
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $109/pp - $169/pp (depending on the tour)
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility:
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Foodies and teams eager to taste Louisville’s best dishes and local delicacies.
If your team is into escape rooms, you can’t miss Louisville’s top one: Breakout Games. For 60 minutes, experience 5-star immersive entertainment with your squad, escape the office routine, and walk out victorious. Choose from multiple rooms, including Wild West, Bomb Squad, Submarine Survival, Runaway Train, Mystery Mansion, and Museum Heist. Can you and your team escape?
Work together to solve riddles and overcome challenges in order to escape the room in under an hour! Can you do it?
Location: 1805 Cargo Ct, Louisville, KY 40299
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $330/2 rooms
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy problem-solving and overcoming challenges together.
Rent your own disco with your crew and prepare for a night you’ll never forget at Louisville Silent Disco! Be your own DJ and play three options of music simultaneously, keeping your squad dancing all night long, or hire a DJ to do it for you. Buy the Party Package, boasting three transmitters, and provide multiple music options to your partygoers!
Looking for a unique night out in town? Head to Louisville Silent Disco and dance to your favorite songs!
Location: Schnitzelburg, Louisville, KY 40217
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $850 total cost
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that love music and/or looking for a unique night out experience.
Gather your team and discover Louisville’s landmarks and hidden gems on this spectacular scavenger hunt! In this adventure, your group will use an app on their phones to seek out items around the city. With Operation City Quest team-building games, you'll receive six additional challenges in your game! This is an interactive, exciting way to get familiar with the city’s highlights, including the Kentucky Derby and the Louisville Slugger.
Explore Louisville’s historic neighborhoods on this exhilarating scavenger hunt!
Location: Starting point: Jefferson County Courthouse (South Steps), 527 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring Louisville landmarks in a creative, exciting way.
The Kentucky Derby Museum is located in one of Louisville's historic neighborhoods. Come and experience the most dynamic celebration known worldwide as the 'Greatest Two Minutes in Sports!' This nonprofit organization aims to preserve the history and legacy of the Kentucky Derby, the longest continuously running sporting event in the country, dating back to 1875. Book a tour ticket and have full access to The Greatest Race, the Derby Museum Store, and the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar.
Have a real Kentucky experience as you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum. This is certainly one for the books!
Location: 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208,
Schedule: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $20/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in learning about the longest continuously running sporting event in the country!
Cooking dinner has never been this much fun! Gather your team and book a hands-on class at Cooking at Millie’s. Embark on a culinary adventure with talented chefs from your favorite restaurants around the city and learn how to make the dishes you love! This is an interactive experience unlike any other, and the best part is that you can have a team dinner afterward and taste your creations!
Learn to cook like a pro with Cooking at Millie’s culinary class!
Location: 340 W Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202
Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: Contact the company for group packages
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Creative teams looking for hands-on experiences.
Stop by Stitzel-Weller Distillery and book the perfect experience for your team! Learn about the past, present, and future of bourbon at this historic distillery, or choose the Progressive Walking Tour & Tasting, where you’ll step into the old fill house for the first taste of I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve. Other experiences include Chocolate Tasting, Tasting Only, and Bourbon Block Party.
Pick the best tour according to your team’s interests and prepare for an amazing time at Stitzel-Weller Distillery!
Location: 3860 Fitzgerald Road, Louisville, KY 40216
Smash, destroy, and shatter everything you find at Smash Bash’s rage room! Smash Bash gives your team all the tools to safely take out your frustration on objects you have always wanted to destroy! Your squad will definitely walk away with huge smiles on their faces and objects smashed to smithereens. The best part? You don’t have to worry about cleaning up at the end. Ready, set, smash!
Wreck a variety of items of all sorts and have fun while getting rid of daily stress!
Location: 11440 Bluegrass Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299
Head to Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, where horsepower activities will accelerate your team! Unleash the speed demon in your team with high-speed go-karting, where you will enjoy three heart-pounding 6-minute race sessions, or take your team outing to the next level with axe throwing. Ready for thrilling indoor challenges at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park?
If you’re a team of adrenaline-seekers, this one’s for you! Head to Full Throttle Adrenaline Park and prepare for an afternoon of thrilling adventures!
Louisville Stoneware & Co. has been transforming clay into functional art forms since 1815. Take a tour of the studio with your crew or join the Paint Your Own Pottery workshop. Choose from a selection of pottery pieces such as plates, mugs, bowls, and platters, and decorate them in your style. Bring your masterpiece to life using the same tools and glazes as Stoneware’s artisans. Once complete, your piece will be glazed and fired by the Stoneware staff.
Gather your team and prepare to witness a masterpiece in the making in this pottery painting workshop!
Location: 731 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204
Schedule: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: $30/pp-$35/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for a relaxing, hands-on activity.
Want to try your hand at mastering the art of blown glass? Look no further than Flame Run, located in downtown Louisville. Here, your team will learn the basics of working with hot glass and make solid, hot glass paperweights. In the meantime, take a walk through Flame Run’s collection of glass artwork created by Brook Forrest White, Jr. and other international artists. Create your own masterpiece and set your imagination free!
Challenge your team’s creativity to reach new heights in this glassblowing workshop!
Transport from the City Center: Located in the city center
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in hands-on activities and learning new skills.
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat in Louisville? Ask our Experts!
Get familiar with Louisville’s style with TeamOut’s handpicked selection of top-notch team-building adventures.Explore Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail, sampling signature cocktails and learning about bourbon’s history. Or gather your team for a picnic at Cherokee Park, surrounded by landscapes and outdoor activities.Kayak through Harrods Creek or experience thrills at Louisville's Mega Cavern with zip lines and challenging courses. And don’t miss the Kentucky Derby Museum, where you can immerse your team in the legacy of the legendary race!
Let TeamOut tailor a retreat that matches your team’s goals and budget, ensuring a fantastic experience in the heart of Kentucky.
Book your complimentary call today and get ready for an exceptional retreat amid The Falls City!
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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