Minneapolis Team Outing Ideas: Group Activities to Book

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Minneapolis is an easy city for a team outing, with options for every season. These are reliable picks for a work group.

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Group activities for a Minneapolis team outing

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Brewery crawl

Northeast Minneapolis and the North Loop have a dense cluster of breweries and taprooms. Guided brewery tours handle the route and the driving.

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Group tipMany taprooms are family- and dog-friendly with food trucks, which makes them easy for mixed groups.
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Paddle the Chain of Lakes

Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles sit right in the city, with canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. An easy, cheap group afternoon in summer.

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Group tipGo on a weekday or early on weekends when rentals are less crowded.
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Learn to curl

Curling is a real Minnesota pastime, and local curling clubs offer learn-to-curl sessions for groups during the winter season. Surprisingly competitive and great for teams.

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Group tipSessions are seasonal and book up around the holidays. Wear warm clothes and clean shoes.
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Twins game at Target Field

A Twins game downtown is an easy group outing in summer, with group seating and party areas available.

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Group tipGroup sections are cheaper per person than individual seats and keep everyone together.
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Guthrie Theater

The Guthrie is a nationally known theater on the Mississippi riverfront. Even without a show, its cantilevered bridge has one of the best views in the city.

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Group tipGroup rates are available for larger parties. Book early for holiday shows.
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Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe

The biggest mall in the country, with an indoor theme park in the middle. A year-round option for birthdays and mixed-age groups.

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Group tipRide wristbands are cheaper than individual tickets if your group plans to ride more than a few times.
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Riverfront bike tour

A bike tour across the Stone Arch Bridge and along the Mississippi covers the city's mill history and skyline views.

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Group tipGuided tours include bikes. Good for teams that want to be outside without anything strenuous.
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Planning tips for a team outing

How organizers keep it cheaper and calmer.

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Get a firm headcount before you book. Group rates usually lock at a minimum number, and a few no-shows can push you below it.

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Ask for an invoice. Most group operators will invoice a company directly, which beats expensing a dozen personal cards.

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Choose activities that work for different energy levels and comfort with alcohol. A good team outing doesn't make anyone opt out.

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Weekday daytime slots are often cheaper and easier to book privately than weekends.

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