25 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Minneapolis for 2024
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Known as the Twin Cities alongside St. Paul, Mill City, and the City of Lakes, Minneapolis is bursting with history, culture, and natural beauty. Home to the legendary musical artist Prince, Minneapolis offers a combination of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
At TeamOut, we specialize in crafting team-building activities that highlight the best of Minneapolis. Whether you’re into exploring Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the largest urban sculpture garden in the U.S. since 1992, kayaking on the Mississippi River, or discovering the Hennepin and Lake Street in Uptown, we’ve got something for everyone!
Join us as we curate a customized list of the 25 Best Team-Building Activities you absolutely can’t miss in Minneapolis!
Join your crew on this fast-paced high-tech Firefly Events adventure where team competes against team! Each group uses an Android/Iphone app to complete missions as they discover places like the Sculpture Garden, Mill Ruins Park, and Downtown Minneapolis. Every mission requires you to take a specific photo, which might mean taking strangers on a piggyback ride! Video challenges, trivia questions, and staffed checkpoints are all part of the adventure, too.
Location: Anywhere in Minneapolis
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: $3,000/group of up to 30 people
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Activity can take place in the city center, if preferred
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy trivia and overcoming challenges together.
Embrace each photo challenge as if your life depends on it! In the end, walk out victorious with your team!
Extreme Sandbox is the ultimate spot for some heavy equipment adventure with your team! Here, clients play on construction vehicles for fun! This activity goes way beyond operating sandbox toys. The focus is to provide a once in a lifetime bucket list experience. Extreme Sandbox also features top-notch communication systems for participants and spectators alike, so safety is guaranteed.
Location: 1901 Glendale Rd, Hastings, MN 55033
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: From $200/hour
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate adrenaline-boosting, unique activities.
Learn the basics about these sandbox toys with professional instructors and live out your childhood dreams with your crew!
PaddleTap provides private tours on one-of-a-kind Tiki Boats, Pedal Pubs, or Party Pontoons that can be rented out on Excelsior Bay or Seaton Channel! Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka with your squad and take in the best views in town! Other cruise options include LazyTap Double Deck-Back Channel Brewing, RegularTap Paddle Pub-Downtown Excelsior, and TikiTap-Back Channel Brewing.
Location: 4676 Shoreline Dr, Mound, MN 55384
Schedule: Everyday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Prices: From $35/pp-$55/pp
Food on-site: No, but you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in discovering Lake Minnetonka in a relaxing setting.
Explore Lake Minnetonka with your colleagues on a party boat! It will feel like you’re on holiday!
These spots are wonderful for a stroll or a roll, whether you’ve got an hour or a day to spend outdoors. The looping trail around Lake Harriet in Southwest Minneapolis winds past two beaches, a formal Rose Garden, and sailboat races. Lebanon Hills McDonough Lake Loop offers a beautiful 0.8-mile paved/wooden boardwalk path around and over McDonough Lake. The 2.5-mile Lake Nokomis Trail is level, wide, and well maintained. Don’t miss these accessible nature trails!
Location: Lake Harriet, Lake Nokomis, and Eagen
Schedule: Sunrise-sunset
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You’re welcome to pack your own snacks and water.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams with wheelchair users looking for beautiful, inclusive nature trails.
These local trails are a fantastic choice for a stroll or a roll with your team! Take in the views and explore the best Minneapolis has to offer.
Welcome to Minneapolis’ ultimate destination for drag, brunch, and entertainment - Roxy’s Cabaret! From classic movie screenings, game nights, karaoke, and dazzling drag shows, these events cater to every taste. If your team is into glamour, professional performances, amazing costumes and a lot of banter, look no further! You’re in for a treat!
This biking trail speaks for itself! Remember: this route is open to drivers, pedestrians and bikers. It’s about 50 miles long, and this roughly circular byway passes through Downtown Riverfront, Mississippi River and Minnehaha, Chain of Lakes, Theodore Wirth Park, Victory Memorial and Northeast. It’s a challenging trail, but you don't have to bike it all! We’re sure you’ll find scenic views anywhere you cycle to.
Location: Minnesota 55418
Schedule: 6:00 am - 12:00 am in developed areas; 6:00 am - 10:00 pm in undeveloped areas
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You’re welcome to pack your own food and drink
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate outdoor activities and physical challenges.
Cycling on the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is a breathtaking outdoor experience your crew will most definitely cherish!
Prince chose Minneapolis for a reason - The local music scene is electric! Experience the music that makes Minneapolis rock. Discover world-class talent at First Avenue, where there’s always live music happening. Featuring two performance spaces equaling an 1,800-person capacity and over 550 concerts a year, it's also the spot with the famous Star Wall, where you’ll find Prince’s star among many other celebrated musicians.
Watch Minnesota turn purple and gold on a Vikings home game! If you have football fans on your team, treat them to an iconic Minnesota Vikings game! It’s not everyday that you get to see a National Football League (NFL) game, right? Home games take place in the U.S. Bank Stadium, located in downtown Minneapolis.
Location: 401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Schedule: It depends on the game
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Prices: $123.37/pp (average price)
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair seats available
Transport from the City Center: U.S. Bank Stadium is located in the city center
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy sports events and are interested in American football.
If you’re a team of sports lover, head to U.S. Bank Stadium and applaud the Minnesota Vikings on their next home game!
Head to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and discover more than 60 sculptures from the Walker’s collection across 11 acres! Located in the heart of Minneapolis, the Sculpture Garden is free and open to the public. Visit some of the city’s landmarks on a self-guided garden tour and use the Bloomberg Connects app to learn about the Garden’s history and uncover the meaning behind the sculptures on display.
Location: 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Schedule: Everyday from 6:00 am - 12:00 am
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Free
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in art and culture.
Get familiar with the unique sculptures located all over Minneapolis Sculpture Garden! Photography lovers should expect plenty of aesthetic spots!
Book a private, corporate tour with Twin Cities Food Tour and taste the best flavors Minneapolis has to offer! Choose St. Paul Skyway and visit restaurants and eateries using the indoor skyways to get around; book Heart of St. Paul and taste local dishes along the Mississippi River, pick Minneapolis Riverwalk and walk along the riverfront while you try delicacies, or choose Trendy North Loop to savor the coolest, hippest, trendiest meals in town!
Location: 2600 University Ave SE #500, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Schedule: Saturdays at 11:00 am
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $69/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Foodies! And teams that appreciate trying new dishes and local specialties.
Stop by multiple restaurants and eateries and savor the best dishes in Minneapolis!
Venture on the north-western outskirts of downtown Minneapolis and you’ll stumble upon North Loop or the Warehouse District, literally the coolest spot in town. Discover multiple shops and restaurants that used to be warehouses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries! From Target Field and Bob Dylan Mural to Target Center and Modist Brewing, you won’t be short of standout places to be and great activities to do!
Location: North and West of 1st Avenue North
Schedule: Anytime
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: Yes, there are several restaurants in the area
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring a vibrant neighborhood and local nightlife.
Head to the Warehouse District and explore Minneapolis like a local!
Made famous in Prince's song "Uptown", the area surrounding Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis is a combination of global cuisine, retail, and nightlife. Uptown is home to the city’s most popular rooftop brunch restaurants. Here, you can also find the Chain of Lakes, the city’s most famous park, Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, ideal for a cultural night out, and night spots like Amazing Thailand and The Pourhouse Uptown.
Location: Hennepin and Lake Street
Schedule: Anytime
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: Yes, there are multiple restaurants in the area
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in discovering new restaurants, bars, shops, and adventuring a little further.
This is where the fun begins! Discover some of the greatest spots - restaurants, shops, eateries, night clubs - and have the time of your life!
Share a delicious team dinner at Aster Cafe, located under the trees on the prettiest street in Minneapolis. Overlooking the Mississippi river and the skyline of the city, the Aster is a candle-lit restaurant-bar featuring a European patio. Indulge in great brunches, craft beers and cocktails, live music, and an extensive wine list. Offering a fresh and inventive menu, this is your chance to gather as a team for a nice dinner out.
Weisman Art Museum is an art museum at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Founded in 1934 as University Gallery, the museum is widely known as a Modern Art Museum, and it features 20,000+ acquisitions, including collections of traditional Korean furniture and modern American Art, and collections of work by Marsden Hartley, Alfred Maurer, Charles Biederman. Ready for a museum tour with your team?
Transform your next team building activity into an exciting craft beer tasting and brewery tour in Minneapolis with Bitter Brewery Tours. Discover the town’s highest-rated brewery tour as you visit three amazing breweries in the Twin Cities. This tour includes all-you- can-drink craft beer, transportation on the little blue bus, an engaging tour guide/driver and yummy pretzels to snack on!
Location: 345 N 6th Ave UNIT 105, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Schedule: Everyday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $75/pp
Food on-site: Snacks are supplied
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Pick-up at the group’s desired location
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in trying local craft beers.
Try different craft beers with your team on this all-you-can-drink brewery tour!
Bring your team together in the kitchen for a friendly competition! On this Team-Building Competition Experience, groups will have 90 minutes to compete in challenges as they cook a pre-selected menu with the guidance from the Chef. Your mission is to gain points as you learn new skills! When you’re finished, each group will share a victory meal and winners will be announced. Choose from diverse menu options, such as Asian, Italian, and Latin.
Location: 210 N. 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Schedule: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | Sunday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pma
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy hands-on activities and culinary experiences.
Ready, set, go! It’s your chance to shine in this cooking competition!
One of the reasons Lawn Bowling is so popular at Brit’s Pub is that it is so easy to play and everyone can join in. The lawn covers 18,000 square feet, with 10,000 square feet of bent grass bowling green. Anybody can learn the rules and play to a good standard very quickly, which makes it an engaging team activity. It's very similar to Bocce Ball - just make sure you roll your bowls!
This is one of the most unique activities Minneapolis has to offer: Visiting ice castles in the Winter. Race down Ice Slides, explore Ice Caverns and get lost in a frozen maze, crawl tunnels, and savor local delicacies at Polar Pub - The possibilities are endless! The best part? Tucked away throughout the cascades of ice, discover world-class Ice Sculptures carved by local and international artists!
Location: 12499 82nd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $15/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for a unique experience in the Winter.
Prepare to be mesmerized with the variety of ice tunnels, ice sculptures, and ice caverns during the Winter season!
Gather your squad and prepare to fling paint at walls, ceiling, floor or even each other at Splatter Paints! Book a session and take home a masterpiece canvas! Group package includes access to the Splatter Space, 5 bottles of neon paint per guest, a black or white 8×10″ canvas and protective gear. Prop the canvas up and splatter neon paint from squirt bottles onto it. This is a messy, fun activity that will certainly bring your team together!
Location: 1201 S Robert St M3A, West St Paul, MN 55118
Escape The Room Minneapolis is just what your crew needs to get that unique sense of real-life adventure. Work as a team, earn your freedom and escape the room by solving problems and challenges. All rooms have a unique scenario with clues to match. It’s your job to figure out the clues and escape in 60 minutes. Choose from three rooms available: The Agency, The Dig, and The Apartment.
Minnehaha Regional Park is one of the oldest parks in Minneapolis, attracting more than 850,000 visitors per year. It lies within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and is a part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway system. There, you can find Minnehaha Falls, a 53-foot cascade. Explore the best the park has to offer, from disc golf and seafood snacks to bike paths and public gardens!
Location: 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Schedule: Everyday from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and drinks.
Accessibility: Not completely wheelchair accessible.
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that like to explore the great outdoors.
Your corporate retreat in Minneapolis wouldn’t be complete without a day trip to Minnehaha Regional Park!
Head to Upstairs Circus and forget everything you learned in your Arts & Crafts class. Choose from over 25 Project Socials - from leatherworking to jewelry making and more - and start having fun with your squad! As you build your masterpiece, savor cocktails, sip craft beers, and try the special mimosas!
Location: 135 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Featuring 8.5 acres of exhibits and activities, the Science Museum of Minnesota offers boundless opportunities to explore and learn for teams of every kind! Explore Earth's natural history, and immerse your team in science in downtown Saint Paul. Check out the Virtual Reality Transporter, the Dinosaurs & Fossils Gallery, the Pine Needles Gallery, and many other permanent and temporary exhibitions! Your team will cherish this experience, that’s guaranteed!
Location: 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $9.95/pp - $34.90/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.4⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in science and natural history, or simply looking for an immersive learning experience.
Immerse your team in an educational activity at Science Museum of Minnesota!
Have you ever felt the excitement of smashing remote cars? Then this activity is for you! This BattleBots-style team-building experience has everything it takes to bring people together: strategy, competition, and a little destruction thrown in. Split into teams and build small vehicles of destruction loaded up with sharp details and a balloon. Each team navigates a time trial course packed with balloons and pitstops. Teams battle until only one balloon is left!
Location: Firefly Events will travel to your location.
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No. Activity takes place at your location.
Rating: 4.4⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy a bit of friendly competition and hands-on activities.
Compete against each group until only one balloon is left standing!
Street art and graffiti have become part of Minneapolis identity. Public art projects such as the LynLake Street Art Series and the George Floyd Global Memorial have brought more visibility to street art in the Twin Cities. Join your team for a walking tour that explores the LynLake area of Uptown and the street art scene. Expect painted murals and portraits, learn about graffiti and street art history, and stroll down colorful alleys of Uptown Minneapolis.
Location: 2934 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $10/pp - $14/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring the local arts scene as well as street art.
Bob Dylan Mural is one of the most famous in Minneapolis!
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Discover Minneapolis like a true local—with hidden gems included— through TeamOut’s team-building suggestions! Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or enjoy indoor fun, TeamOut has something for you!
Kayak on the Mississippi River, hike through Minnehaha Regional Park, or uncover the beauty of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden; the possibilities are endless!
Catch a Minnesota Vikings home game for an exciting evening out, explore the enchanting Ice Castles in the winter or enjoy lawn bowling at Brit’s Pub. Don’t miss a visit to the Bob Dylan Mural and the vibrant Hennepin and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Planning your Minneapolis retreat is effortless with TeamOut. Let us create a custom experience that meets your team’s goals, needs, and budget for your next corporate getaway.
Schedule a free call today and kickstart your extraordinary offsite in the City of Lakes!
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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