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

‍The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, stretching under the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. It’s safe to say that beneath Louisville, Kentucky lies an underground adventure like nowhere else in the world! With Neon Rush Ziplines, challenge courses, tram rides, and walking tours, Louisville Mega Cavern is a great option for teams looking to try something new!

‍Want to try your hand at mastering the art of blown glass? Look no further than Flame Run, located in downtown Louisville. Here, your team will learn the basics of working with hot glass and make solid, hot glass paperweights. In the meantime, take a walk through Flame Run’s collection of glass artwork created by Brook Forrest White, Jr. and other international artists. Create your own masterpiece and set your imagination free!

‍Louisville Stoneware & Co. has been transforming clay into functional art forms since 1815. Take a tour of the studio with your crew or join the Paint Your Own Pottery workshop. Choose from a selection of pottery pieces such as plates, mugs, bowls, and platters, and decorate them in your style. Bring your masterpiece to life using the same tools and glazes as Stoneware’s artisans. Once complete, your piece will be glazed and fired by the Stoneware staff.

‍Smash, destroy, and shatter everything you find at Smash Bash’s rage room! Smash Bash gives your team all the tools to safely take out your frustration on objects you have always wanted to destroy! Your squad will definitely walk away with huge smiles on their faces and objects smashed to smithereens. The best part? You don’t have to worry about cleaning up at the end. Ready, set, smash!

‍Head to Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, where horsepower activities will accelerate your team! Unleash the speed demon in your team with high-speed go-karting, where you will enjoy three heart-pounding 6-minute race sessions, or take your team outing to the next level with axe throwing. Ready for thrilling indoor challenges at Full Throttle Adrenaline Park?

‍Stop by Stitzel-Weller Distillery and book the perfect experience for your team! Learn about the past, present, and future of bourbon at this historic distillery, or choose the Progressive Walking Tour & Tasting, where you’ll step into the old fill house for the first taste of I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask Reserve. Other experiences include Chocolate Tasting, Tasting Only, and Bourbon Block Party.

‍Cooking dinner has never been this much fun! Gather your team and book a hands-on class at Cooking at Millie’s. Embark on a culinary adventure with talented chefs from your favorite restaurants around the city and learn how to make the dishes you love! This is an interactive experience unlike any other, and the best part is that you can have a team dinner afterward and taste your creations!

‍Gather your team and discover Louisville’s landmarks and hidden gems on this spectacular scavenger hunt! In this adventure, your group will use an app on their phones to seek out items around the city. With Operation City Quest team-building games, you'll receive six additional challenges in your game! This is an interactive, exciting way to get familiar with the city’s highlights, including the Kentucky Derby and the Louisville Slugger.

‍The Kentucky Derby Museum is located in one of Louisville's historic neighborhoods. Come and experience the most dynamic celebration known worldwide as the 'Greatest Two Minutes in Sports!' This nonprofit organization aims to preserve the history and legacy of the Kentucky Derby, the longest continuously running sporting event in the country, dating back to 1875. Book a tour ticket and have full access to The Greatest Race, the Derby Museum Store, and the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar.

‍Rent your own disco with your crew and prepare for a night you’ll never forget at Louisville Silent Disco! Be your own DJ and play three options of music simultaneously, keeping your squad dancing all night long, or hire a DJ to do it for you. Buy the Party Package, boasting three transmitters, and provide multiple music options to your partygoers!

‍If your team is into escape rooms, you can’t miss Louisville’s top one: Breakout Games. For 60 minutes, experience 5-star immersive entertainment with your squad, escape the office routine, and walk out victorious. Choose from multiple rooms, including Wild West, Bomb Squad, Submarine Survival, Runaway Train, Mystery Mansion, and Museum Heist. Can you and your team escape?

‍Louisville Food Tour is dedicated to telling the story of Louisville and Kentucky one bite at a time through the lens of delicious local food and drinks. From beer cheese to bourbon balls, the city is home to some of the greatest treats in the world. Food tour options include Beyond The Barrel Bourbon Food Tour, Louisville Food & History Tour in NuLu, Phantoms of Prohibition, or Highlands Heritage Bites & Sights Tour. Hungry yet?

‍Discover Louisville's best bourbon bars and amazing food scene with your team! No trip to Kentucky’s Bourbon Country is complete without exploring Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail. This collection of local bars and restaurants is perfect for a day between distillery tours. Each spot boasts an impressive whiskey selection, some with Bourbon-infused dishes. Visit six places to earn an Urban Bourbon Trailblazer t-shirt at the Visitor Center downtown!

‍You can't miss Harrods Creek’s stunning kayaking trip with Nachand Canoe & Kayak Rentals! Harrods Creek is one of the main waterways for Louisville and one of the most peaceful locations to kayak, making it the perfect spot for beginners and experts alike. Appreciate the landscape and discover local wildlife as you explore the creek! What better way to connect with your crew than by embarking on a peaceful journey on the creek?

Cherokee Park is the ultimate chill spot in Louisville's Highlands, spanning 400 lush acres. It's perfect for nature hikes, BBQs, and chilling under the changing trees of Beargrass Creek Valley. You and your team will find local art, golf, hoops, archery, tennis, and a rad playground with a sprayground. Don't miss the scenic 2.4-mile loop, ideal for driving or strolling. And in winter, it's sledding and skiing heaven!