Summer is here and so is the season of outdoor group event activities! Need some planning inspiration for a Minnesota corporate outing? Adventure awaits when you organize an outing that’s interesting, entertaining, fun, and best of all outdoors. This month meetingpages shines the spotlight on some of Minnesota’s best places, events, and attractions to take your team outdoors!
There’s more to a corporate cruise or private charter than just drifting along. These Minnesota charter cruise lines specialize in giving your group the space they need to network, engage in teambuilding, and bond as a group, all in swanky surroundings and a relaxing atmosphere aboard some beautiful boats.
The only three-deck charter boat on Lake Minnetonka, the Lady of the Lake can comfortably transport up to 100 passengers on both public cruises and private charters. The comfortable and charming historic boat offers fine dining and magnificent views of the lakes many private estates and picturesque shorelines. Featuring a full catering menu.
Experience both public and private charter cruises on either the Mississippi River or lovely Lake Minnetonka. Paradise Charter Cruises boasts a fleet of four vessels, including the Minneapolis Queen, a historic paddle-wheeler, and three luxury yachts to accommodate as few as 10 or as many as 145 passengers. Enjoy breathtaking views, sit down dinners and buffets, state-of-the-art AV technology, advanced audio systems, plus more.
Departing from St. Paul’s Harriet Island, choose from any one of the historic paddle-wheeler vessels in the fleet, including the Jonathan Padelford, Anson Northrup, and Betsy Northrup. With room for as many as 600, there’s no shortage of space aboard. The Event Manager will work with you to customize your cruise, coordinating a theme cruise, live entertainment, flowers, decorations, beverages, and catering menu.
While you’re in the area: Nearby Bloomington is centrally located and offers an abundance of hotels, restaurants, caterers, entertainers, the MSP airport, and the world-famous Mall of America.
There’s nothing like a day on the course with your squad. The sunshine, the verdant greens, the lovely landscape … and the intensity of a good golf game. Bring your group together on a golf course and watch the healthy competition, instant camaraderie, and entertaining action take place all outdoors!
Host a company tournament on Rush Creek’s 18-hole championship golf course where several national golf events have taken place. The club’s Highlander Restaurant is the perfect spot to nosh post tourney, with a full menu of fresh, local, homemade food.
While you’re in the area: Experience Maple Grove just minutes from downtown Minneapolis, and one of the fastest-growing communities in the state featuring shopping, a dining district, trails systems and much more.
Recognized as one of the top 25 public courses in the country, Bunker Hills challenges golfers with 27 holes of golf, large greens, tree-lined fairways, and unique bunkers. The Event Center accommodates up to 360 guests and serves up superb cuisine.
This private championship course designed by Arnold Palmer is among the top 20 golf courses in Minnesota. Featuring a 27,000 square-foot practice facility, a clubhouse with both casual and upscale dining, banquet facilities, private meeting rooms, and an outdoor patio with views of the 18th hole.
While you’re in the area: Twin Cities Gateway will happily guide your group to some of the area’s best hotels, restaurants, arts and entertainment, festivals and fairs in the north metro. Hiking and biking on the Mississippi River Trail, local taprooms and wineries, unique shops, and fun waterparks offer your crew tons to do.
In Minnesota, it’s easy to find an activity or event that’s pure entertainment. Planning ideas for your team are abundant in the NorthStar State — have them catch a ballgame, go along for the ride on a roller coaster, or send them off to the races — the possibilities are endless and are all outdoors!
Watching three-time World Series Champions, the Minnesota Twins, playing ball in the sunshine or under the stars at the outdoor Target Field Stadium is some of the most fun your group can have this summer. While your group is at the game, forgo the standard ballpark hot dog, and grab some of the finest food available at any MLB ballpark.
This isn’t your typical day at the ball game. From “Mudonna,” the two-legged, furry pink mascot, to “Alternative Fats” the team’s ball pig, to “Gert the Flirt,” who likes to clown around between innings, a St. Paul Saints game must be experienced to be believed. Oh, and there’s baseball too in this beautiful downtown St. Paul stadium.
While you’re in the area: Enjoy Eagan, conveniently located just off of Interstates 35E and 494 and just 15-20 minutes southwest of downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Eagan is also only 5 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America®. Home of the largest outlet mall and municipal waterpark in the Upper Midwest, over 100 dining destinations, the lowest lodging tax of 3% and the Minnesota Vikings.
The 125-acre amusement park features over 75 rides, including 8 roller coasters. Bring the gang for everything from discount tickets to group activities, to an all-you-can-eat catered picnic.
And they’re off, getting in on the action of live horse racing, casino card games, and a variety of dining options. We’re betting your bunch is going to have an experience they’ll never forget.
For a complete list of outdoor activities, visit our Minnesota Outdoor Event Activities Directory!
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