Best Summer Corporate Outing Ideas In Richmond, VA For 2025

Best Summer Corporate Outing Ideas In Richmond, VA For 2025

Corporate outings and team-building activities have become so popular in recent years, that some groups get to take a whole day for an out-of-office activity multiple times per year! And now more than ever, teams are looking for ways to build (and rebuild) relationships! Groups have a lot of options, from mental and physical challenges, to just having fun with their colleagues. Here’s a small list to help you with some ideas, specifically for summer team-building activities in Richmond!

Get Competitive On A Scavenger Hunt

If you’re looking to do some mental gymnastics, a Richmond-based scavenger hunt might be the way to go. Discover Richmond Tours offers outdoor scavenger hunts in Church Hill, Downtown/Capitol Square, and the Museum District, and an indoor option with the Science Museum (for those days it’s too hot, or wet)! Or try something a little different with our self-guided Downtown Richmond mural tour. Look for historic sites and monuments, find Richmond icons, and solve puzzles until you reach the final destination – who knows where that’ll be?!

Take On A Ropes Course

If you’re looking to be challenged physically, a ropes course is a great option. You and your group will have to work together, both on the ground and suspended in the air, to complete various tasks – often involving moving across an obstacle. Not good for those with a fear of heights, but otherwise tons of fun! Canopy Adventure Park hosts groups at their ropes course in Midlothian.

Discover Richmond Via Offbeat History Tours

Looking for a corporate outing that doesn’t involve any walking and involves air condition? Consider a high-energy, bus-based tour that’ll take you around Richmond, with a guide sharing humorous, bizarre, and just plain unexpected stories about our historic city! Offbeat Richmond History Tours are all about the characters, quirks, and curveballs of Richmond’s history. No war battles or textbook recitations here; just great storytelling, unexpected insights, and a good time. 

Paddle Down The James River

When it’s really hot, take to the river! Did you know Richmond is the only city in the U.S. that has Class III and Class IV rapids within city limits? You’ll be able to see the downtown skyline and you twist and turn down (and maybe even take a dive into) the James River. RVA Paddlesports and Riverside Outfitters both offer rafting trips, as well as kayak and paddle boarding lessons and rentals. But please follow their advice regarding the current water level!

Hike Around The James River

If water activities aren’t really your style, then hike on foot! Discover Richmond Tours offers an easy-to-moderate guided hiking tour around the James River, spanning Belle Isle, Brown’s Island, two pedestrian bridges, and parts of the Buttermilk Trail. We can accommodate large groups, too! Get in touch to set up a private hiking tour for your team.

Throw A Kickball Party

For a casual sporting experience, try a kickball party! What’s a kickball party? It’s just what it sounds like! At a place like XL Sports World, you and your group rent a kickball field and play to your heart’s content. There’s also a cafe and bar at the facility for relaxing between innings. Don’t forget to bring a trophy to crown the winner!

Rent Our Bus For Transport

Looking to do one or more of the above activities but aren’t sure how to get your group from spot to spot? Discover Richmond Tours has a 14-passenger, climate-controlled bus with Bluetooth capabilities that can take you anywhere you want to go! We can also help plan a customized tour route for you – just get in touch and we’ll get started!

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