21 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Portland for 2024
Discover the best that Portland has to offer with TeamOut!
Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is known for its lush landscapes, from Washington Park to the Willamette Valley.
Famous for its bike-friendly streets, iconic volcano, and the nickname "City of Roses" due to its perfect rose-growing climate, Portland has something for every team.
At TeamOut, we create exceptional customized team-building experiences that highlight the best of Portland.
Join us as we present the 21 Best Team-Building Activities you simply can't miss in Portland!
Gather your crew for a memorable dinner cruise experience with Portland Spirit Cruises. Indulge in a three-course meal on the Willamette River with dazzling city sights and lights. See the Historic Milwaukie Waterfront as well as downtown Portland aboard this sunset cruise and enjoy the live piano music and serene atmosphere. This truly is a quintessential Portland experience!
Location: 110 SE Caruthers St, 97214 Portland | Departure from Salmon Springs Dock - 1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Schedule: March – April & October – November | 6 pm – 8:30 pm; May – September & December | 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Prices: From $99/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for a relaxing and scenic bonding experience.
There’s nothing like a dinner cruise to admire city lights and you share a delicious meal with your team!
DIY BAR is a fun and exciting way to bring your team together. Here, you have the opportunity to get creative and have an exceptionally good time! Located in North Portland, DIY Bar offers beer and wine on tap while you craft! Choose a craft from the Project Menu or book an instructor-led workshop, such as Indigo Dying, Fabric Marbling, or Felting.
Location: 3522 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227
Located in Portland’s Washington Park, this 20,000-square-foot Discovery Museum has something to engage visitors of all kinds. Explore the five million-year-old, 10,000-pound petrified stump on display outside the museum and discover forests from all over the world through two floors of unique hands-on exhibits. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest, and learn about society’s connection to the woods and the challenges facing this natural resource.
Location: 4033 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: $8/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Teams with a passion for nature, sustainability, and forestry.
Visit the World Forestry Center and learn about the economic, ecological, and social benefits of forests.
Discover the best of Portland on this kayak tour through Ross Island and Willamette River, provided by Portland Kayak Company. This is a fantastic activity for both first-time kayakers and experienced paddlers alike.On this guided tour, you'll paddle by a blue heron rookery, spot bald eagles and ospreys, and glide past the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and under the magnificent Tilikum Crossing Bridge!
Corbett Farm offers local trail rides of about 40 minutes and it’s up to you if you choose to take a lesson in the indoor/outdoor arenas or simply explore the farm trails. Corbett Farm is located in a stunning area, so you’ll definitely appreciate the nature views! More experienced riders are welcome to book the 2.5-mile trail ride, where you’ll be able to see Mount Hood on a clear day.
Location: 44350 SE Warriner Rd, Corbett, OR 97019
Schedule: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: 40 minutes
Prices: $95/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate nature and outdoor activities.
Corbett Farm provides the best reviewed horseback riding experience in the Portland area.
Culinary innovation has become synonymous with Portland. When you visit the Rose City, explore Portland’s neighborhoods and sample culinary delights. From upscale markets and specialty shops, like Providore Fine Foods and The Meadow, to Staccato Gelato made from scratch, you’ll see it all! Head to James Beard nominated restaurants Nostrana and Kachka and the renowned patisserie, Jinju. Choose from three available tours: The Vibrant Kerns Hood, The Bustling Buckman Hood, and Brunch on Mississippi.
Location: 1250 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Schedule: Everyday from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Prices: $99/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Foodies and teams that enjoy trying diverse local cuisines.
Savor the best bites in town on this Portland By Mouth food tour!
Hike the 3.9-mile Washington Park Loop Trail and explore the best that Portland has to offer! You already know that the city is a centerpiece of monuments, parklands, gardens, old reservoirs, and even a stretch of natural forest. This loop hike starts at the landmarks, then takes you up to the Wildwood Trail, part of the Hoyt Arboretum, the Portland Japanese Garden and, finally, Portland's world-renowned International Rose Test Garden.
Location: Starting point at Holocaust Memorial Trailhead
Schedule: Everyday from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
Duration: Half day
Prices: Free
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and drinks.
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Outdoor lovers and teams that enjoy exploring nature trails.
It’s time for an adventure in the wild! This trail begins at the monument area of Washington Park and ends at the Hoyt Arboretum.
During your corporate retreat in Portland, treat your team to a well-deserved spa day at Blooming Moon. Get rid of day-to-day stress and indulge in a combination of massage therapies for every taste! From the Aromatherapy session and the Swedish Relaxation Massage to the Hot Stone Massage and the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, your squad will have plenty to choose from. We guarantee it will be a relaxing, serene experience for all!
Location: 1417 N. Shaver St., Portland, Oregon 97227
Schedule: Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Duration: 1-3 hours
Prices: From $130/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking to relax, rejuvenate, and bond in a serene setting.
Blooming Moon is one of the very best things to do in Portland. You absolutely can’t miss it!
Whether you choose to retreat to a corner with your crew and bond over literature talk, or simply enjoy a curated selection of beer and wine, the Rose City Book Pub is definitely for you! This is the hotspot for books, drinks, community events, music, art, and good discussions. This book pub has been collecting books for forty years and the inventory is always changing. Browse the shelves, sit for a while, and bond with your squad!
Location: 1329 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
Schedule: Everyday from 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $10/pp/hour on drinks and food
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate literature and enjoy socializing in a cozy environment.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your book at this iconic hotspot in Portland - Rose City Book Pub!
Join your team on this spooky adventure in the streets of Portland. Walk through Stumptown’s dark streets and listen to the best ghost stories in town that make Portland the most haunted city on the west coast. With Portland Ghosts, pick between Portland Ghosts: Poltergeists and Psychopaths tour, Portland Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl, and Portland Ultimate Dead of Night Tour. Highlights include the Shanghai Tunnels, Roseland Theater, and Erickson’s Saloon.
Location: Meeting point - In front of the Harlow Hotel at 722 NW Glisan St.
Schedule: Everyday from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $26/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams intrigued by history, mystery, and the paranormal.
Learn the reason why Portland is the most haunted city in the west coast on this iconic Ghost Tour!
With Portland Rose Balloons, your team’s flight adventure begins thirty minutes before sunrise. The meeting point is located a mere 20 minutes from Portland. Once you get there, your pilot and crew will invite you to become involved with the inflation process. Lifting off is just the beginning. Float across the early morning sky and enjoy stunning views of Mount Hood, the Pacific Northwest, and Willamette Valley. After landing, savor a champagne toast at the launch sight!
Location: Willamette Aviation, 23115 Airport Road NE, Aurora, OR 97002
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 3-hour experience (flight takes 45 min - 1 hour)
Prices: From $250/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams seeking breathtaking experiences, and a sense of adventure.
Watch the sunrise like never before with Portland Rose Balloons!
Explore this living museum, one of Portland’s landmarks and must-see spots. Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community, Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 190 ridge-top acres and 12 miles of hiking trails. The best part? It’s situated just minutes from downtown Portland. Nowadays, Hoy Arboretum is home to 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from six continents, and it’s a beautiful place to visit throughout the year. Book a guided tour for extra info!
Location: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland, OR 97221
Schedule: Everyday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: Free
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the arboretum
Transport from the City Center: Located in the city center
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Nature-loving teams interested in exploring diverse plant collections.
If your team is craving a day out in nature, this is it: Hoyt Arboretum provides the perfect, tranquil setting.
Portland Wine Company is a full-service winery featuring a cozy tasting room, outdoor seating and event space. It is located in SE Portland, Oregon. Explore the wine tasting options tailored to your team’s preferences! Portland Wine Company has been making fretted-over, nuanced Love & Squalor Wine since 2006. You don’t need a reservation to try their special Riesling, Pinot Noir, Orange Wine, Gamay Noir, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc!
Elevate your corporate retreat with a Portland Scavenger Hunt and discover the city’s landmarks and hidden gems in just two hours. Your group will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic buildings and streets. During your 1.6-mile scavenger hunt, each person will have an interactive role, taking photos and engaging in fun activities with the rest of the group.
Location: 1039 SW Oak St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Schedule: Anytime
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $12/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: Activity takes place in the city center
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring Portland’s hidden gems and historic landmarks.
On this tour, you’ll be stopping by Blowing Smoke, Deconstruction, and Capax Infiniti. Are you ready for it?
Embark on this Underground Donut Tour - Portland Edition with your team and taste yummy donuts, Portland’s specialty. Stroll through downtown and learn about Portland history, including donuts’ as well as the larger restaurant industry. Bring your appetite as you’ll have plenty of donuts to savor, including the famous Voodoo Doughnuts, where it all started. What's not to love?
Location: Starting point at Sesame Donuts - 1503 SW Park Ave suite B, Portland, OR 97201
Schedule: Everyday at 9:00 am and at 12:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $65/pp
Food on-site: Yes!
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams with a sweet tooth and a passion for exploring culinary delights.
Taste some of the best donuts you’ve ever tasted on this Underground Donut Tour!
Hop on the bus for an all-inclusive tasting experience and discover the best breweries, cideries, and distilleries in Portland, Oregon. BREWVANA brewery adventure takes you on a bus ride to different craft brews as an expert Beer Guides provides you with the ultimate craft beer experience. The best part? You will stop by some of Portland’s best breweries and will enjoy a gourmet snack, too.
Location: 2580 NW Upshur Street, Oregon
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes, a gourmet snack is provided
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate craft beer and enjoy exploring local breweries.
Taste different beers on this Brewery Adventure where you don’t have to worry about who’s the designated driver!
Located downtown by the Waterfront, Punch Bowl Social Portland is the 3rd floor of the Pioneer Place mall. The 32,000-square-foot behemoth is home to fine cocktails, homemade food and entertainment. With games like bowling, billiards, giant jenga, corn hole, foosball, ping pong, giant scrabble, and darts, your team is settled for the night!
Location: 340 SW Morrison St., Suite 4305 Portland, OR 97204
Gather your squad for a day of culinary creativity at "Cooking for Compassion" corporate event hosted by the nonprofit organization Feed the Mass. Discover the real power of teamwork as you and your colleagues come together to prepare 100 meals for the homeless community. During this activity, you’ll have to collaborate, communicate, and conquer culinary challenges. Learn valuable cooking techniques with a chef while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Location: 80 NW Davis St. Portland, OR 97209
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Contact the company
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate giving back to local communities and like to make a difference.
Make a difference in the life of this local community with a simple challenge: Cooking 100 healthy meals with your team!
If you’re a team that loves learning new skills, look no further than Rachel Escoe Glass. Learn the art of Venetian glass blowing with a private or group workshop. These are hands-on, customized experiences! You’ll be learning about how glasswork is made and take home your handmade gift - a paperweight or an ornament!
Location: Workshops are held at NE 199th Ave. 97230
Schedule: Saturdays at 10:00 am
Duration: 3-4 hours
Prices: $1400.00 - $1800.00 for groups of 10 - 15 people
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Creative teams interested in hands-on, artistic activities.
Have the time of your life at this glass-making workshop at Rachel Escoe Glass and learn a new skill!
Have the most thrilling 60 minutes of your corporate retreat at Escape Games PDX! Featuring six rooms and plenty of challenges, this is the Highest Rated Escape Game Company. Get in, get out, and get rich at The Money Heist, live a holiday adventure at The Hour Before Christmas, escape your landlord at Portlandia, solve a crime at Film Noir, or lose your mind at Amnesia. Fun is guaranteed … To say the least!
Location: 2636 NW 26th Ave #2, Portland, OR 97210
Schedule: Everyday from 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $45/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Problem-solving teams that thrive on collaboration and mental challenges.
Solve puzzles, challenges, and riddles in order to escape the room!
In Tualatin Valley, possibilities are endless! From paddling along the Tualatin River National Water Trail and exploring the vineyard and valley tour route to cycling the Fanno Creek Trail or hiking the Henry Hagg Lake Loop, the Valley promises outdoor activities to suit every team’s taste!
Location: 12725 SW Millikan Way, Suite 210, Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Schedule: Sunrise-sunset
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Free
Food on-site: Yes, there are multiple restaurants at Tualatin Valley
Accessibility: Mostly wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.6⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring Oregon’s great outdoors.
Discover Oregon’s magic and explore the vineyard and valley tour route with your squad for some quality time outdoors!
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat in Portland? Ask our Experts!
Discover Portland like a local with TeamOut's top-notch recommendations for team-building!From hiking the trails of Washington Park to a kayak tour through Ross Island and the Willamette River, Portland offers activities that cater to every taste, Enjoy the famous Portland donut tour, taste the local wines at Portland Wine Company, or explore the natural beauty of Hoyt Arboretum. Watch the sunrise on a hot air balloon ride above Oregon’s Willamette Valley or immerse your team in outdoor activities in Tualatin Valley.
Planning your Portland retreat doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. At TeamOut, we simplify the process and take care of every single detail for you.Let us craft an experience tailored to your group's goals, preferences, and budget for a standout corporate escape.Book your free call today and elevate your next offsite in the City of Roses!
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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