Fun doesn’t just happen, as a planner, you must first start with a great plan and a fun-tastic place for it to happen. Whether you’re looking for team building activities, planning a corporate outing, or scheduling a company retreat, we recommend you start with our list of amazing Wisconsin event venues you’re going to want to try. Better yet, they are all outdoors.
Right on Target
Outdoors, the fresh air, healthy competition — all benefits gained from a team outing at a hunting, trap shooting, or fishing venue. Follow up the fun with a hearty, hot meal, and a place to lay your head, and you may just have hit on the perfect activity for your team outside the office.
Milford Hills Hunt Club
Encompassing over 500 acres of picturesque rolling hills in southern Wisconsin, Milford Hills is one of the Midwest’s premier hunt clubs and wing shooting destinations. Offering your group the opportunity to hunt pheasant, chukar, quail and more, as well as shoot rifles, pistols, sporting clays and five-stand. Comfortable accommodations can be found at The Lodge, while hearty food is served in either of the two dining areas.
Tee it Up
There’s nothing like a day on the course with your crew. The sunshine, the verdant greens, the lovely landscape…and the intensity of a really good golf game. Bring your group together on a golf course and watch the healthy competition, instant camaraderie, and entertaining action take place.
SentryWorld Sport Center
Wisconsin’s’ first destination golf course and recognized as one of the state’s premier parkland golf courses. Tennis, volleyball, and bean bag toss leagues are a great way to unwind off the greens. Featuring meeting space for up to 600, state-of-the-art AV equipment, world class catering, and casual dining in the club’s restaurant, PJ’s.
Wild Rock Golf Club at The Wilderness
Tee up at Wild Rock Golf Club, a rugged 18-hole championship course chiseled around and through a former quarry, one of only a few like it in the country. The Wilderness Resort offers luxury accommodations, along with on-site spa and more than a dozen dining options, from casual to fine. Four indoor and four outdoor waterparks means there’s something for everyone.
St. Croix National Golf & Event Center
Ranked #1 in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Classic Golf Tour golfers and one of the Top 25 Toughest Courses by MN Business Journal, this 18-hole course with a rustic, Northwoods atmosphere is just minutes from Stillwater in Somerset, Wisconsin. The Event Center accommodates up to 250 seated guests inside with several exceptional local catering options.
Sail into Fun
There’s more to a corporate cruise than just drifting along. These Wisconsin 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.
Dells Boat Tours
Offering tours of both the Upper Dells and Lower Dells, as well as Sunset Dinner Cruises, guests climb aboard Dells Boat Tours’ 17 comfortable vessels to enjoy the beautiful scenery, fascinating history, shore landings, ports of call, and delicious food.
While you’re in the area: Wisconsin Dells, the Waterpark Capital of the World® invites guests to enjoy the largest concentration of outdoor and indoor waterparks on the planet. But that’s not all — drink in local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, relax at local spas, get in some golf, eat, drink, shop, and more.
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
With eight different vessels to choose from, the Lake Geneva fleet offers both public tours and private charters on the sparkling blue waters of Lake Geneva. Comfortably transport from 12 to 225 passengers on boats ranging from the Lorelei, a 41’ cabin cruiser, to the Grand Belle of Geneva, designed after turn-of-the century steamers. Catering and beverage service available.
While you’re in the area: Visit Lake Geneva for its abundance of luxury accommodations, elegant resorts such at The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa, golf, spas, restaurants, and shopping. And of course, the breathtaking views of Lake Geneva.
Milwaukee Boat Line
Experience both public and private charter cruises on Milwaukee’s rivers, harbors, and Lake Michigan. Three boats make up the line’s fleet and include the yacht, Voyageur, for up to 125, the tour vessel, Vista King, for up to 150, and the tour boat, Iroquois. Passengers thrill to unforgettable views and a unique perspective of Milwaukee’s history and architecture. Catering is offered aboard charters.
Park Amusement
In Wisconsin, it’s easy to find an activity or event that’s pure entertainment. Planning ideas for your team are abundant in America’s Dairyland — 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 all outdoors!
Milwaukee Brewers Game at Miller Park
Watching the Brewers play ball in the sunshine or under the stars at the outdoor Miller Park Stadium is some of the most fun your group can have this summer. Before the game, take a ballpark tour that includes the dugout, luxury suite level, clubhouse, press box, Blob Uecker’s broadcast booth and other behind-the-scenes attractions.
Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
Get your groups adventure on with exciting eco-challenges that include 9 different zip lines, 5 sky bridges, 4 spiral stairways and a one-of-a-kind floating double helix stairway on the world class canopy tours. Nine miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and a 1200-foot long racing zip line pose plenty of challenges for your people.
Road America
There’s so much to do here, your team may have trouble deciding what to do first. On track racing, disc golf, off-road driving experiences, runs, walks and cycling, plus group adventures that include go-karting, geocaching, racing adventures, and much more.
For a complete list of outdoor activities, visit our Wisconsin Outdoor Event Activities Directory!