15 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Buffalo for 2024

Buffalo’s golden hour is about to become even more stunning aboard this Evening Sail! The sunsets and night skies over Lake Erie are nothing short of spectacular, so enjoy them aboard the majestic Spirit of Buffalo. This top-rated 2-hour cruise will leave you wanting more! Sounds & Sails musical journey, Craft Brew Sail, and Nightcap Sail options are also available.

Craving a little team adventure? You're in the right place! Set amongst the giant silos and grain elevators of Buffalo’s industrial area, this urban playground offers an experience unlike any other. The Buffalo RiverWorks course features four ziplines and a suspended rope bridge reminiscent of 'Indiana Jones'. It all starts with a climb inside the legendary Labatt Blue 6-pack to reach the first zipline, totaling 164 stairs. The rest is history!

Canalside's Walking Tours are presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Explore the area of the Erie Canal's 1825 western terminus, now known as Canalside—a commercial and residential district in downtown Buffalo, New York. Enjoy stunning views as you learn about the ongoing development that has returned the city's focus to the water. Canalside is the epicenter of Buffalo's waterfront revival, bustling with activity, restaurants, shops, and live performance venues.

Catch a Buffalo Bills home game with your team and prepare for an afternoon of sports fun! The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area and they compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. Head to Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park and let the competition begin!

“Axe Throwing & Beer Flowing” is the slogan for Hatchets & Hops, a mandatory stop if your team loves a good axe throwing session. Hatchets & Hops was the first U.S.-based axe throwing club in the country, making them pioneers of this indoor sport! Gather a team for an evening of fun with craft beer on draft, in cans, and in bottles. The food menu features small fare, shareable plates, specialty pizzas, and more!

Knox Farm State Park features more than 600 acres of rolling meadows and forested trails awaiting visitors. Located just outside the village of East Aurora, the former estate of the Knox family offers a bucolic landscape and plenty of hiking opportunities. Observe wildlife, try cross-country skiing, or ride horseback along beautiful nature trails. The park spans 633 acres, including 400 acres of grasslands (pastures and hayfields) and 100 acres of woodlands, ponds, and wetland areas.

Book a tour with Buffalo Bike Tours and learn about the city’s working-class history while sampling the best chicken wings in town! You can also simply rent a bike to explore the city on your own. Tour downtown Buffalo’s top architecture and sightseeing spots through story, humor, and local insights. Or choose the Waterfront Ride to board a ferry and ride bike trails to the best views of the Buffalo waterfront.

Stop by Thyme N’ Honey with your crew and prepare a full meal together with the help of a chef! From the savory (Thyme) to the sweet (Honey), you’ll learn the best culinary techniques in the company of your team. From an Empanadas feast to a Mediterranean CookeryClass or Mexican Fiesta, your squad is sure to walk out satisfied and with full stomachs! Moroccan Cuisine, Pad Thai, and Spanish dishes are also available. Hungry yet?

Transform your team’s day through the power of plants at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! Featuring indoor and outdoor collections, your team can wander through these lush gardens year-round. Attend workshops and special events, or explore the Herbarium Exhibit, the Wegmans Family Garden, and the Arcangel Gallery. Don’t miss out on the historic glass conservatory!

Escape City is Buffalo’s best escape room where you and your team will overcome challenges, find clues, and solve puzzles in order to escape through secret passages! Work your way through Hollywood-quality sets and choose from Body Collectors, Over the Falls, and The Hangover and escape the room before the clock runs out!

Experience the thrill at Buffalo RiverWorks and play curling—a sport that promotes team bonding and friendly competition. Whether you’re a team of seasoned curlers or first-timers, your group will have a blast on the ice! The group package includes the lane/sheet, equipment, instruction, and, of course, tons of entertainment!

The best team activities are waiting for your crew at Beaver Hollow. Providing an abundant variety of recreational and fitness activities amidst breathtaking scenery, this is your team’s top choice for outdoor activities like bass fishing, boating, or swimming on a private lake, or engaging in mindful hikes and nature trails. Offering evening bonfires, cross-country skiing, and recreational therapy - ideal for stress management - you really can’t miss Beaver Hollow during your retreat in Buffalo.

Join a wild adventure with your team in the heart of Buffalo, New York! Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks on this 1.35-mile hunt! With 7 stops awaiting you, prepare to see the fantastic Canalside, the majestic St Joseph's Cathedral, the Ellicott Square Building, and Sahlen Field. Stop by the top-rated Lafayette Square and Erie County Hall and learn about the culture and history of Buffalo.

Few hot air balloon ride locations can compete with the famous Grand Canyon of the East. Letchworth Park is magnificent and provides an amazing backdrop for hot air balloon rides. The launch site is situated next to the Middle Falls, one of the most picturesque locations within the park. Get ready for breathtaking nature views and enjoy the experience to the fullest with your crew!

The Eternal Flame is one of the world’s only naturally occurring flames set behind a waterfall! This small waterfall is located in the Shale Creek Preserve, a section of Chestnut Ridge Park in Western New York. Chestnut Ridge County Park is home to charming hiking trails, but its iconic gem is the Eternal Flame. This natural gas leak, nestled within a trickling creek waterfall, earned a spot on the list of 15 Jaw-Dropping Places Worth Visiting.