21 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Baltimore for 2025

Located in the Lexington Market, Faidley’s Seafood has been serving its massive crab cakes since 1886, and it’s a crowd favorite! Why not make it a fantastic team-building experience? Head to the Baltimore Museum of Art's upscale, on-site restaurant, Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen, and taste two different types of crab cakes, both renowned as delicious. Stop by Koco’s and try its broiled crab cakes with a selection of dips, from Worcestershire to tartar.

Time for a hands-on culinary experience with your crew at Chef Shop Teaching Kitchen! Baltimore Chef Shop offers private cooking classes as team-building activities, where your team is guided by a professional chef. Learn new cooking techniques and collaborate with other participants to prepare a delicious meal. The best part? You get to savor your creation afterwards!

Visit the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), where Baltimore connects to the world through art. With a bold, brave, and essential vision, this cultural experience is one your team can’t miss. Schedule a group tour and discover art from around the world created by Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, and other historically underrepresented groups.

Challenge your team to an axe-throwing competition at Urban Axes. With the option to play Football Bowling onsite, you can add excitement to your booking. Urban Axes is ideal for team-building events, holiday office parties, or simply spending some of that new budget in the most fun way possible.

Visit the home where Edgar Allan Poe lived from 1832 to 1835 — now a museum — and learn about the famed writer. Nearby, Poe’s body rests at the historic Westminster Hall & Burying Ground. It was in this house that Poe wrote some of his most famous works of prose. During this tour, you’ll discover Poe’s literary contributions and understand why Baltimore played a significant role in his life.

This is a thrilling team-building activity for teams that love water experiences. Explore the Blueway's eight water trails, showcasing Baltimore's sights, ecosystems, and landmarks. Nowhere else in the Chesapeake Bay can you find such a variety of paddling experiences within a 3-mile radius. Choose from the Middle Branch Loop for newcomers, the Inner Harbor North Shore Loop for sightseers, or the Non-Tidal Patapsco Water Trail for nature lovers.

Board the historic Liberty Ship John W. Brown and learn about the vital roles of the wartime American merchant marine, Naval Armed Guard, and shipbuilders during an outstanding corporate team-building activity. The ship serves as a living memorial to the men and women who constructed the vast Liberty fleet, as well as to the merchant seamen and Naval Armed Guard who navigated these ships across the world's oceans.

Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, this is a must-stop for you! Moo Moo Cows is the only ice cream parlor in Baltimore that serves delectable, dairy farm-fresh ice cream. Enjoy creamy, top-tier ice cream sourced directly from a local third-generation dairy farm and creamery. Other treats include gourmet snowballs, creamy milkshakes, sundaes, and fresh waffle cones.

Whether you have a team of American football enthusiasts or not, catch a professional game with Baltimore's team. The Baltimore Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Head to M&T Bank Stadium for a home game and cheer for your favorite team! It's a standout corporate team-building activity your squad will remember for months!

At Breakout Games Baltimore, teams have an hour to immerse themselves in this interactive team-building activity, where they'll discover an island, track down a kidnapper, and return ancient relics to their rightful place. Sharpen your problem-solving skills by completing puzzles to escape themed rooms! Options include Museum Heist, Island Escape, Mystery Mansion, The Kidnapping, Runaway Train, and Bomb Squad.

During your scavenger hunt in Baltimore, your team will explore all that the city’s downtown has to offer while earning points and competing for first place. It doesn't matter who's the winner! Discover the USS Constellation and the National Aquarium and find out everything about the city on this 2-mile-long scavenger hunt walking tour. Are you up for it?

Baltimore is the birthplace of the dangerous clipper ship, and its streets were often bustling with sailors from foreign lands. The Baltimore Ghost Tour is the city’s only locally owned and operated haunted tour since 2001. Get ready for spellbinding history tours featuring ghost stories of Baltimore! Choose from The Original Fells Point GhostWalk, The Mt. Vernon GhostWalk, The Original Fells Point Haunted PubWalk, and the Mt. Vernon Haunted Pub Tour.

The Papermoon Diner has been a Baltimore favorite since 1994. Known for its eclectic decor, the diner's walls and shelves are adorned with assorted items, including toy trains, cars, dolls, doll heads, and vintage items. Outside, you'll find colorfully painted mannequins and a blue and magenta bull statue. Grab a seat and indulge in local delights in a friendly environment.

Baltimore offers a friendly competition time at Carroll Park Golf Course, the perfect place to enjoy a quick round or learn the game. Carroll Park is the closest Classic Five course to downtown Baltimore’s hotels and business district, making it the ideal choice for a team-building activity. With 9 holes, it offers the ultimate oasis from meetings and seminars for your group.

Bite of Baltimore provides weekend food tours where you get to experience the city like a local. Each food tour/program includes a progressive dinner featuring 4 plates of food, such as appetizers, entrees, main courses, desserts, and a walking tour of Fells Point, Mt. Vernon, or Federal Hill. During this team-building activity, your group will also learn about Baltimore’s history, culture, and each neighborhood's community.

Experience stunning views of Baltimore City's skyline at the Top of the World Observation Level! This is a fantastic idea to start your visit to Charm City. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, the world's tallest pentagonal building stands 423 feet above the harbor's edge and offers 360-degree views of the city. The building is located just steps away from Baltimore’s best restaurants in Harbor East, Fells Point, and Federal Hill.

Federal Hill Park is a 10.3-acre park located on the south shore of the Inner Harbor. It stands today as a signature Baltimore landmark. Situated just south of downtown, Federal Hill Park offers visitors one of the best views in the city. Featuring park bench seating and a picnic area, this is the ultimate spot for a picnic or team-building event. The park also boasts a playground, basketball court, restaurants & pubs, and the FlagStaff Plaza.

Get aboard this Sunset Sailing Tour by Sea Baltimore and enjoy the magic hour with local craft beer and a selection of South African wine. During the day, sailing offers a respite from the city’s busyness, but at nighttime, it’s sublime. Set off before dusk to take in Baltimore’s views at day’s end and watch the city slowly light up. See the sun dip below the horizon and enjoy a delightful team-building event! This is an intimate experience, ideal for small groups.

Learning a new skill can be a self-fulfilling challenge, so why not share it with your team? Visit Baltimore Clayworks and learn ceramic basics as you engage in a hands-on workshop. This is a creative community where everyone can access and experience joy through clay. From Intro to Potter’s Wheel to Intermediate Wheel and Pottery Bootcamp, there’s something for every group in this team-building activity!

Who said corporate retreats during cold months are short of exciting winter team-building activities? From November through January, Baltimore’s downtown comes alive with festive joy. Head to Inner Harbor Ice Rink and improve your ice skating skills with your crew, all against the backdrop of the waterfront promenade.

Looking for a place with a tranquil atmosphere where you can read good books and start interesting discussions with your team? Stop by Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, a Baltimore favorite! This worker cooperative bookstore, cafe, and community event space hosts workshops, conversations, and meetups. It also serves food, so it’s the perfect place for a serene team-building event with your squad!