10 Awesome Team Outing Ideas in Boston

Need a few simple yet undoubtedly awesome team outing ideas in Boston to delight your colleagues? We get it! Boston may be one of America’s oldest cities, but it’s by no means stuck in the past. As a technology hub with dozens of colleges and universities, Boston is a vibrant, exciting place to live and work. And when it comes to team outings, you’ve got plenty of options.

We at Peerspace have compiled a list of 10 cool team outing ideas in Boston to empower your team to learn together, boost morale, or simply mingle and blow off some steam as a group! So without further ado …

1. Rent a unique happy hour venue on Peerspace

Not everyone wants to attend a pre-packaged corporate outing. If you want to have a little more leeway to customize your event, then rent a completely unique venue on Peerspace and get creative. Use the platform to discover and rent hidden gem venues all a short distance from downtown Boston. After all, what’s better than escaping the office and mingling at a Happy Hour space that isn’t a crowded bar?Since you rent Peerspace venues directly from local Boston hosts, the booking process is simple and straightforward.

Here are a few of our favorite options:

• This contemporary roof deck lounge (pictured above) in Shawmut with comfy seating, a fireplace, a wine fridge, and a private outdoor lounge
• This modern club room with flexible seating in South Boston with a pool table, fireplace, two 50″ TVs, and a catering kitchen
• This cozy brick and granite waterfront wine-tasting room in Fort Point with banquet tables, chairs, a sound system, and an optional private wine-tasting event
• This large art gallery on Newbury Street in Back Bay with breakout space, a sound system, a kitchen, and optional DJ and catering services
• This unique bookstore event space in South End with a projector, a sound system, a kitchen, and preferred vendors

This is just a handful of the types of venues out there that would make a phenomenal retreat option for you and your team. And as you can see, many spaces already include amenities like seating, gear, kitchens, and more. If you want help booking catering, bar staff, or equipment, contact your venue’s friendly host, and they can help you coordinate all the details!

2. Go on a quest at Boda Borg

Boda Borg is a popular Swedish import that’s one part obstacle course and one part escape room. In teams of 3-5, your group will choose from ~20 different doors. Each door contains a “quest” that you must complete as a team in order to succeed. Unlike an escape room, you don’t have a lot of time to complete the task; you’ll be kicked out after a few minutes. However, you can always try again with what you’ve learned from your last attempt!

Note: Boda Borg quests are color-coded based on the amount of physical exertion. Therefore, they require people of all physical abilities can take part! Boda Borg also offers corporate packages for groups of up to 40 people. With this, you’ll have access to meeting rooms, catering, and facilitated workshops, in addition to your quests.

Some of Boston’s best activities depend on the seasons, with winter generally being the time to stick indoors. But if you’re planning a team outing in the summer months, why not get out onto the water? Paddle Boston offers corporate events on the Charles River, including a “Poker Challenge” that requires teams to collect five cards hidden at stations along the river.

They also offer picnic and catering options, as well as large canoes that fit 6-10 people for an all-day river outing. Put on your lifejackets and grab a paddle. It’s time to hit the river with your team!