21 Best Team Building Activities in Ohio Your Team Will Love for 2024
Pack your bags and get ready to explore Ohio like never before on your upcoming team outing!
Known for the Cuyahoga Falls, rock ‘n’ roll heritage, and manufacturing history, Ohio is a dynamic mixture of natural landscapes and cultural references.
Home to Neil Armstrong and the Ohio River, the Buckeye State boasts highlights like national parks, speedy roller coasters, and famous nightlife. When it comes to food, Ohio has made its mark in the world with its Cincinnati Chili, Buckeyes, sloppy joes, and hot browns!
At TeamOut, we craft exceptional experiences that reveal the essence of the Buckeye State.
Join us as we create a retreat that celebrates Ohio’s diverse team building activities! Ready to discover what the Buckeye State has to offer?
Once an industrial site, Scioto AudubonMetro Park is now a 119-acre green oasis where you can find wildlife. Just south of downtown Columbus, this park is a top recreational and educational spot for teams of every kind. Challenge your crew to bike the Scioto Greenway, which stretches along the Scioto River, for skyline views or explore easier trails like the Hermit Thrush and Connector for a scenic, tranquil escape. Ready?
Explore Scioto Audubon Metro Park and Scioto Greenway and immerse your team in nature just south of downtown Columbus!
Location: 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule: Everyday from 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own food and drinks
Accessibility: The park is wheelchair accessible but the activities might not be
Transport from the City Center: Yes
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams of outdoor lovers looking for stimulating adventures.
With two locations in Cincinnati - Hyde Park and West Chester - your team is in for a treat! Dive into the city's top escape rooms for 60 minutes of 5-star immersive fun with your crew! Be the hero of the story as you explore an island, catch the kidnapper, or restore ancient relics. Breakout rooms include Wild West, Bomb Squad, Submarine Survival, Runaway Train, The Kidnapping, Mystery Mansion, and Island Escape. Can you escape in under 1 hour?
Solve riddles, uncover clues, and work together to escape the room in under 60 minutes!
Location: 3653 Michigan Ave Suite 205B, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: From $24.99/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Yes
Transport from the City Center: Located in the city center
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that like problem solving activities and overcoming challenges together.
Olentangy Paddle offers optional guides who will tell your team everything about the past, present, and future of the waterways and neighborhoods of Columbus. The best way to do this is on a kayak, of course! Choose the Scioto Mile Downtown Columbus Trip with a duration of 1 hour or 2.5 hours. Prepare to get wet and dress accordingly!
Explore Columbus waterways in a fun, exciting way with your team! The best part? A guide will teach you everything you need to know about the city’s past and present!
Host a private cooking class with Tablespoon and create a fantastic event for your team! With classes featuring a variety of themes, skills, and flavors, there's something for everyone. Located in the heart of the historic Findlay Market, choose from the interactive Party Style Class or the competitive Risotto Challenge. Cook, compete, and enjoy delicious food together!
Learn new cooking techniques and bond over delicious dishes with your crew at Tablespoon Cooking Co.!
Location: 1731 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: From $120/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center:
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in hands-on activities.
If you’re a team of speed lovers, Hocking Hills’ award-winning SuperZip is for you! Ranked among the top ten ziplines in the world, this quarter-mile dual zipline hits speeds up to 50 mph. Launch side by side from an 85-foot tower, dive through the forest, and swoop over the Hocking River. The best part? You can pair the SuperZip with the Original Zipline Canopy Tour or The X-Tour for extra fun. Ready for this adrenaline-boosting adventure?
Elevate your team outing to new heights on this SuperZip tour your crew won’t stop talking about!
Location: 10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge, OH 43149
Schedule: Everyday from 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Duration: 45 minutes-1 hour
Prices: From $35/pp
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own food and drinks
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams of adrenaline-seekers looking for outdoor adventures.
Join your team for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Watershed Distillery! Discover the distillery as you learn about its diverse product lineup, distillation process, and barrel aging. The one-hour tour includes a short walk between the distillery and barrel warehouse, a sampling of select spirits, and a visit to the Bottle Shop for exclusive bottles!
Learn about the distillation process as you sample a variety of spirits with your team at Watershed Distillery!
Location: 1145 Chesapeake Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm | Friday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm | Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm | Sunday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: From $15/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in learning about the distillation process and sampling spirits along the way.
Quarry Trails Metro Park is the 20th Metro Park in the area and the ultimate choice for a hiking or biking adventure with your team! This 182-acre park includes trails, observation areas, a single-track mountain bike trail, a 25-foot waterfall, and lakes. The park is located on the site of the Marble Cliff Quarry. Hike the Lake View Trail, the Millikin Falls Upper Trail, or the Flat Rocks Trail as you enjoy the great outdoors with your crew!
Take a break from visiting Columbus’s cultural scene and explore Quarry Trails Metro Park, where beautiful lakes and waterfalls will definitely catch your team’s attention!
Location: 2600 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
Schedule: Everyday from 6:00 am to sunset
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and drinks
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams eager to explore the great outdoors.
Carriage Hill MetroPark covers over 900 acres of woodlands, prairies, a lake, and a pond. Horseback riders can enjoy 7 miles of bridle trails, with weekend trail rides available June through October. It’s the perfect team-building activity for riders of all-skill levels! The Riding Center offers horse camps and lessons, focusing on safety and proper horsemanship. With 20+ horses and multiple arenas, it’s the activity your crew won’t stop talking about.
Horseback riding at Carriage Hill MetroPark is a thrilling way to immerse your team in the great outdoors!
Location: 8111 E. Shull Rd., Huber Heights, OH 45424
Schedule: Everyday from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Contact the Riding Center
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in horseback riding or simply looking for an exciting outdoor activity.
Set off on a kayaking adventure from the Howard Road Launch at Alum Creek State Park! Enjoy open water, easy dock roller launch, coves and inlets, towering cliffs, and sightings of bald eagles and ospreys. Kayaks are beginner-friendly, which makes this activity perfect for everyone. You’re provided with all the equipment: kayak, paddle, life vest, and optional waterproof phone case. Happy paddling!
Don’t miss the chance to explore the best of Ohio on this kayak tour!
Location: 5940 Howard Rd, 43015, Howard Road Boat Launch
Schedule: 24/7
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $30/pp
Food on-site: You’re welcome to pack snacks and drinks
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams of thrill-seekers and water sports lovers.
Join Dublin Historical Society volunteers on a Walking Tour of Historic Dublin. The route is entirely within the DORA limits, allowing you to grab a beverage and join this Friday Happy Hour stroll. Starting in the heart of the Historic District, visitors can step back in time on these city blocks. Enjoy the architecture of homes and stores, and take in the sights along the banks of the Scioto River from the stone bridge on the river’s edge.
Explore Historic Dublin on a walking tour guided by Dublin Historical Society volunteers!
Location: Dublin Historical Society - 9 S High Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Schedule: Every Friday at 5:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $10/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact Dublin Historical Society
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.4⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring historical towns and learning about the past.
Discover the Olentangy Indian Caverns, a network of caves formed millions of years ago by an underground river. Explore winding passages and underground rooms while learning about local history and Native American lore through seven audio stations and plaques. These caverns offer a unique adventure in central Ohio. Learn about the Wyandot tribe's use of these caves for refuge and tool-making. Experience this underground adventure with your team!
Time for an underground adventure with your crew! The best part? You’ll be learning about history as you explore this magical gem!
Location: 1779 Home Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Prices: $10/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in learning about history and Native American lore.
Rock out with your team at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in downtown Cleveland. Located on the Lake Erie shore, this museum celebrates rock music's history and the legends behind it—artists, producers, and more. Opened in 1995, thanks to a vision by Atlantic Records' Ahmet Ertegun and designed by the famed I. M. Pei, it’s a must-visit for music fans. Immerse your team in rock’s story and get inspired by the legends who shaped it!
Celebrate rock music's history and the legends behind it at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland!
Location: 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Prices: $31.99/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Yes
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams of Rock & Roll lovers or music enthusiasts in general.
ZipZone provides the top-rated outdoor experience right in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Offering zip line tours, 5 trails, 60 different challenges, and a treetop obstacle course, your team is certainly in for a treat! Using top-notch equipment, ZipZone's highly trained staff work to ensure a safe, adventure-filled environment for all! Want to hang out after your adventure? ZipZone also provides team picnics for corporate groups!
Challenge your team to outdoor fun at ZipZone Adventure Park and finish your day with a team picnic on-site!
Location: 7925 N High St., Columbus, OH 43235
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Duration: Full day
Prices: Contact the company for group packages
Food on-site: Team picnic option can be added to your group package
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams of adrenaline-seekers looking for thrilling outdoor activities.
Explore city flavors and hidden gems with Relish Cleveland Tours! Let local guides take your crew on a journey through Cleveland's top neighborhoods and eateries. Whether you’re exploring the West Side Market on the Ohio City Food Tour or savoring local treats downtown, each tour offers delicious bites, history, and cultural hotspots. Choose from the Ohio City Food Tour—the original tour of Cleveland's Market District—or the Downtown Cleveland Tour.
Taste the best flavors in town on a Food Tour by Relish Cleveland Tours! Learn history along the way and taste the most delicious dishes!
Location: Downtown Cleveland, OH 44113
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes
Prices: $60/pp - $99/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Foodies and teams eager to try local specialties and the best dishes in town.
Get ready for some friendly competition at Class Axe Throwing in Cincinnati! In this high-energy, one-hour session, you and your team will master the art of axe throwing, guided by expert instructors. Learn to handle and hurl a 1.5-pound axe with precision as you vie for the title of Axe Throwing Champion in a group tournament. It’s a battle of skill, strategy, and fun. Unleash your inner warrior and claim your bullseye!
Time for some friendly competition at Class Axe Throwing in Cincinnati! Join the tournament and walk away victorious!
Location: 4814 Peter Pl B, West Chester Township, OH 45246
Schedule: Monday- Thursday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm | Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm | Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: From $28.99/pp
Food on-site: Contact the company
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy thrilling indoor activities and friendly competition.
Gear up for action-packed fun with a Private Paintball session or Paintball Party at SplatterPark! As the Midwest's top paintball destination and featured in the game Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball Max'd, SplatterPark offers epic battles for all skill levels. This is the perfect team-building activity combining outdoor fun, teamwork, and strategy. Don’t miss your chance to make your mark!
Join your crew for a day of thrilling activities at SplatterPark Paintball Games! Nothing like a little competition to bring a team together, right?
Location: 5560 CR 109, Mt Gilead, OH 43338
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: Contact the company
Prices: From $29.99/pp | Paintball parties from $199
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams of thrill-seekers interested in engaging outdoor activities.
Step back in time and learn about Cincinnati’s brewing history on a Brewery District walking tour by Viator! Explore the Brewing Heritage Trail with a small group, listening to the tales of 19th and early 20th-century brewmasters and beer barons. Discover underground lagering cellars and historic breweries, and get insider tips on the best local spots to enjoy a drink. Perfect for beer lovers and history buffs alike!
Taste delicious craft beers and learn about the brewing process on this underground adventure in the Brewery District!
Location: Meeting point at 101 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Schedule: Starting time at 10:00 am
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $45/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: Yes, provided by Viator
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams of beer lovers interested in exploring Cincinnati’s brewery scene.
Choose this Viator tour for an exclusive experience, ideal for small groups! Local guides share insider stories, taking you deeper into the city’s heart. Explore William Howard Taft National Historic Site, cruise with BB Riverboats, visit Findlay Market, head to Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, unwind at Devou Park, and explore Eden Park. Discover iconic spots in less time on this adventure!
Ready to discover the best of Cincinnati on this spectacular tour?
Location: Meeting point: 601 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 6 hours
Prices: $239/pp
Food on-site: Contact the company
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: Pick-up from your location can be arranged if preferred
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy river cruises and are looking for a unique way to explore Cincinnati.
Gather your team and see the baseball stars of tomorrow - the Columbus Clippers! Catch a home game of Columbus's local team, a Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Head to Huntington Park in the Arena District, named the best ballpark in America, and cheer for your favorites! Take advantage of promotions like the fan-favorite Monday Dime-a-Dog nights and prepare for an exciting sports day with your crew!
Catch a Triple-A professional baseball game at Huntington Park and support the Columbus Clippers!
Location: 330 Huntington Park Ln, Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule: It depends on the game
Duration: 2.5-3 hours (average duration)
Prices: $38/pp (average price)
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair seats available
Transport from the City Center: Public transport
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Sports lovers and teams interested in live events.
Explore Cleveland’s hidden gems and landmarks on this combo driving and walking tour by Viator! Visit the A Christmas Story house, stroll through the historic West Side Market, snap a picture at the Cleveland script sign, and more. This 3-hour tour covers it all, from the first indoor mall in the US to the streets of Little Italy. Perfect for both first-time and returning visitors looking for an authentic Cleveland experience!
Explore Cleveland like a local on this combo driving and walking tour by Viator! Your crew will have a blast!
Location: Pick-up from your location
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $395/per group
Food on-site: Not included
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: Pick-up from your hotel
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams eager to explore Cleveland like a local.
Shadowbox Live, founded in 1988 in Columbus, Ohio, is the nation's largest resident theater ensemble. This artist-operated company produces critically acclaimed works that move audiences beyond presentation, making it the ideal spot for a team night out! With over 200 annual performances, Shadowbox Live celebrates the music and influence of icons like David Bowie and Prince.
Gather your team for a cultural night in town at Shadowbox Live, an iconic venue home to the nation's largest resident theater ensemble!
Location: 503 S Front St., Ste 260, Columbus, OH 43215
Recommended for: Teams interested in music and live performances.
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat in Ohio? Ask our Experts
Ready to plan your next team-building adventure in Ohio? Our TeamOut picks bring the Buckeye State's best activities to life, offering amazing experiences for every team.Watch a show at Shadowbox Live in Columbus or taste Cleveland's flavors on a food tour. Rock out at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, or tour the historic Olentangy Caverns. For a bit of outdoor fun, go kayaking at Alum Creek State Park or soar with the SuperZip at Hocking Hills. Explore Dublin on a historic walking tour or bike along the Scioto Greenway Trail.
Let TeamOut design a tailored Ohio retreat that matches your team's spirit and goals! Sounds too good to be true? Trust us: We’re about to elevate your team retreat to new heights!
Schedule a free call today and take team bonding to the next level in the Buckeye State!
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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