21 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Memphis for 2024

‍Head to Victorian Village, an historic neighborhood known in the past as Millionaire’s Row. Here, you and your team will find majestic mansions dating back to the mid to late 1800s. Some of these iconic Victorian-era estates have been converted into museums, hotels, and even nightclubs! Mallory Neely House, James Lee House, and Woodruff-Fontaine House are amongst the most popular ones, adding an extra charm to this historic neighborhood!

Gather your team for an indoor rock climbing adventure at High Point Climbing and Fitness. This spot is specially equipped to host groups with its Multi-Purpose Room, accommodating up to 30 guests. Book the Group Ascend package, which offers added benefits!

‍Visit the Overton Park Shell, the outdoor amphitheater where Elvis Presley took the stage at a very young age on July 30, 1954! In fact, historians even called the first-ever rock ‘n’ roll show. This venue was built during the Depression and served as an orchestral performance venue in the 1930s and 1940s. Nowadays, the Overton Park Shell hosts 50 free concerts a year of all genres!

At Stax Museum of American Soul Music, it’s all about the Soul! Start your tour in the real birthplace of soul music – a modest country church. Just like Stax’s music found its roots in Southern gospel music, the museum opens in a Mississippi Delta church. During your tour, you’ll visit multiple exhibits, the Hallowed Ground, the Wall of Sound, and Super Fly.

‍Take a tour of the iconic Sun Studio, known worldwide as “The Birthplace of Rock’n’roll”. This is where musical legends and genres of the 50’s were discovered! From B.B. King and Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis; from Blues and Gospel to Country and Rock’n'roll! Learn more about Memphis’ history and culture through the music that put Memphis on the map!

‍Memphis Riverboats offers three cruise options: Sunday Blues, Sightseeing Cruise, and Dinner & Music Cruise. Choose the best one for your team and embark on a memorable journey together. From Blues Band live performances to a BBQ meal and stunning views of Memphis’s skyline, there’s something for everybody!

‍Beale Street, also known as the "Home of the Blues," is a must-visit spot for music lovers and foodies. Enjoy sunset views over the Mississippi River and take a walk down Beale Street, where you can find colorful neon lights and historic buildings. Discover the best bars, restaurants, and music clubs in town or take a guided tour! Visit The New Daisy music venue, stop by Coyote Ugly, or have a drink at King’s Palace Café.

‍Gather your team for a distillery tour at the one-of-a-kind Old Dominick Distillery. Learn everything about the 150-year-old history and traditions that surround this place! Your ticket includes the distillery tour, a curated spirit tasting, and a Tennessee Whiskey Trail passport!

‍Outback Team Building & Training offers multiple programs for teams eager to learn new skills. Join the Advanced Coaching Training at The Westin Memphis Beale Street and help your team master their coaching skills and become better leaders. The training starts with discovery calls with key stakeholders, and moves on to an on-site facilitator for set up and delivery of training.

‍Experience the thrill of axe throwing in Memphis at Craft Axe Throwing! With 15 targeted lanes to choose from, this is the ultimate destination for hatchet and tomahawk throwing. Share some quality time with your team as you sip on cold crafts brews and engage in a friendly competition on the lanes!

‍Memphis Escape Rooms offers 11 unique escape games across two locations - in East Memphis and South Main. Hosting groups of up to 70 people at once, there are no excuses to miss this fun, thrilling activity! Escape rooms include One Night in the 90s, East End Express, High Noon, Magician’s Code, The Jurassic Project, Lost Pyramid, amongst others.

‍Shelby Farms Stables offer multiple options for trail rides. We recommend the Sunset Private Horseback Ride as the views are even more stunning during golden hour! This 1-hour ride is the last and best ride of the day. You’ll be accompanied by a guide to show you the best spots and make your experience even more special!

‍Explore Shelby Farms Park - one of the largest urban parks in the US - like never before with Battlefront’s Outdoor Laser Tag. This is a unique battlefield laser tag challenge that promises to strengthen bonds between your crew! Each laser tag gun has three target sensors and a range between 400 and 1000 yards.

‍A bus tour and a live musical performance in one place? Sign your team up with Backbeat Tours! Enjoy high-energy fun on this musical journey featuring Memphis’ greatest attractions. From Rock ‘n Roll and Blues to Soul, there’s something for everyone! Pick between the 90-minute Mojo Tour or the 3-hour Big Mojo Tour which includes the admission to either Sun Studio or Stax Museum. You can’t go wrong on these exciting rides through musical Memphis!

Join your team and live your rockstar dream of starting a band! In this professionally produced musical competition, you’ll be shining on stage as if you’re on American Idol! First, get your song, lyrics, and music player. Then, visit the costume shop and choose the best outfit! Learn the choreo, lip sync, and perform in front of other groups. The band with the highest number of votes is crowned the Makers of the Band!

Immerse your team in Memphis vibes with a food tour! Visit five restaurants and get a real taste of the city! This adventure is a multi-course, multi-restaurant feast. Get ready for a unique food tasting and culinary excursion at the birthplace of the blues and the soul of barbecue. Choose from Memphis BBQ Tastin’ Food Tour, Taste of Downtown Memphis Tour, or something in between with The Split-Decision Food Tour. Are you hungry yet?

‍The Graceland mansion, Elvis Presley’s home, offers a glimpse into the life of the iconic King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Discover Elvis’ collection of custom jets and don’t miss the most comprehensive Elvis museum, which includes an automobile museum! Some of the mansion’s highlights include the famous Jungle Room, the newly-enhanced Trophy Building, and the Meditation Garden.Complete this immersive experience by having lunch or dinner at the themed restaurant or bars nearby!

Treat your team to something exciting with Sprock n’ Roll party bikes! Pedal taverns are the next big thing, and your crew will love every minute of it! Bring your own drinks, ranging from aluminum cans and boxed wine to pre-mixed cocktails. If you want your Memphis event to include more than bars, Sprock n’ Roll offers dinner tours and an artsy tour, where you can sip and paint as a team!

Get ready to embark on a journey to Memphis’ landmarks and hidden gems with Urban Adventure Quest! You’ll find famous BBQ spots - Rendezvous BBQ - discover a walk of fame and even get the chance to see Peabody ducks! Complete a total of 17 challenges as you discover Autozone Baseball Stadium, Peabody Hotel, Elvis Presley Plaza, Orpheum Theater, and Beale Street. Explore unique and historic sights in town as you bond with your team!

You can’t leave Memphis without indulging in a typical BBQ at Arnold’s Bar-B-Q! This is one of the ultimate BBQ restaurants in town, and it’s known for customizing team events - so you’re in luck! From ribs to brisket, pork sandwiches, cowboy corn bites, and veggie egg rolls, there’s definitely something for everybody! This culinary experience is one for the books!

Overton Park is a 342-acre public park in Midtown Memphis, perfect for team activities. Transform your team into a tribe with this activity inspired by the “Survivor” TV show. Your team will split into groups to tackle fun physical and mental challenges, and take part in a competition! Each group will have to complete as many challenges as possible before time runs out. The tribe with the most points will win the title of Corporate Castaways champions!