Looking for memorable team building activities in Atlanta? Whether you’re planning a company outing, conference event, employee appreciation experience, or corporate retreat, Atlanta offers countless ways to bring people together.
The best Atlanta team building activities help employees connect outside the office, strengthen communication, and create shared experiences that improve workplace culture. From food tours and cooking classes to outdoor adventures and cultural attractions, there are options for every team size and budget.
In this guide, you’ll discover some of the best team building experiences in Atlanta, including several locally-owned experiences from Unexpected Atlanta that combine networking, culture, food, and fun.
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Best Atlanta Team Building Activities for Work Teams, Conferences & Retreats
Featured Experiences from Unexpected Atlanta
Looking for team building activities in Atlanta that go beyond escape rooms and happy hours? Unexpected Atlanta offers private corporate experiences that combine local culture, incredible food, meaningful connection, and unforgettable storytelling.
Whether you’re planning a company outing, conference activity, leadership retreat, client event, or employee appreciation experience, these Atlanta team building events make networking and relationship-building feel natural and fun.
Historic Market Food Tour + Biscuit Class
One of our most popular Atlanta team building activities, the Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Class is an interactive experience that combines food, friendly competition, and hands-on learning.
Your team will explore Atlanta’s historic Municipal Market while enjoying tastings from local vendors before rolling up their sleeves for a Southern biscuit-making class.
A custom market photo game adds an extra layer of collaboration and fun, making this experience ideal for corporate groups looking to connect outside the office.
Grant Park Food & History Tour
Bring your team together through food, history, and conversation on this guided tour through one of Atlanta’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
On the Grant Park Food & History Tour, your team will enjoy modern Southern cuisine from three local restaurants while exploring the stories, architecture, and history of Grant Park and Victorian-era Oakland Cemetery.
The relaxed pace and shared dining experience make this a natural fit for employee outings, client entertainment, and conference groups.
Prohibition Progressive Dinner
Treat your team to an evening unlike any other in Atlanta with the Prohibition Progressive Dinner! Led by a lively guide straight from the Roaring Twenties, this immersive dining experience takes guests to multiple downtown locations while uncovering the fascinating stories of Atlanta during Prohibition.
With exceptional food, drinks, and plenty of opportunities for conversation, it’s an ideal choice for executive retreats, client appreciation events, and corporate celebrations.
Midtown Food and Mystery Tour
Perfect for teams that love solving problems together, this one-of-a-kind Atlanta adventure blends gourmet food with interactive mystery-solving.
During the Midtown Food and Mystery Tour, your group will enjoy nine tastings at four Midtown Atlanta restaurants while working together to uncover clues and unravel a fascinating mystery. This experience naturally encourages communication, collaboration, and creative thinking.
Atlanta Art and Mural Tour
Spark creativity and fresh ideas as your team explores Atlanta’s vibrant street art scene. The private Atlanta Art and Mural Tour takes your team through Cabbagetown, Atlanta’s iconic Krog Street Tunnel, and the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail to discover stunning murals, hear the stories behind the artwork, and even create your own art.
Combined with an art salon-style happy hour and a beverage to cap it all off, this is a memorable team building activity for creative agencies, leadership teams, and conference attendees.
Private Dinner and Street Art Tour
Take your team beyond the typical dinner outing with an experience that combines Atlanta’s vibrant street art scene, incredible local cuisine, and hands-on creativity. On this Private Dinner and Street Art Tour through Cabbagetown, the Krog Street Tunnel, and the Atlanta Beltline, your group will discover some of the city’s most noteworthy murals while learning how public art has shaped Atlanta’s neighborhoods and culture.
Along the way, enjoy a progressive dinner featuring nine tastings from three locally owned restaurants. Then, put your own creative spin on the experience with a guided street art activity designed for artists and non-artists alike. Equal parts culinary adventure, cultural exploration, and creative team building, this one-of-a-kind experience encourages conversation, collaboration, and plenty of memorable moments.
Atlanta Southern Essentials Cooking Class
Nothing brings people together quite like cooking. In this hands-on Southern Essentials Cooking Class, your team will learn how to make three iconic Southern favorites: flaky biscuits, homemade pimento cheese, and sweet iced tea.
The casual, interactive format encourages teamwork, conversation, and plenty of laughter while participants learn a new skill they can recreate at home.
Martin Luther King Jr. Atlanta Tour
Consistently ranked among Atlanta’s top-rated experiences, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Atlanta Tour explores our city’s central role in the Civil Rights Movement and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Your team will leave with a deeper understanding of Atlanta’s history while sharing a meaningful experience that encourages discussion, reflection, and connection. This experience is particularly popular for leadership groups, employee resource groups, and corporate retreats.
Large Group Event: Conference Networking Games
Skip the awkward icebreakers and generic cocktail receptions. Designed specifically for conferences and large corporate gatherings, Unexpected Atlanta’s facilitated networking experiences help attendees connect quickly through Atlanta-themed games, local culture, and interactive challenges.
It’s an engaging way to kick off a conference and create meaningful conversations from the very beginning.
Large Group Event: 1920s Big Bash
Planning a large-scale corporate event, holiday party, or conference celebration? The 1920s Big Bash transforms Atlanta’s historic Municipal Market into an unforgettable private event for groups of up to 750 guests!
With customizable food, entertainment, music, and interactive experiences, this event delivers the energy of a gala with the fun of a team-building experience.
Why Atlanta Companies Choose Unexpected Atlanta for Team Building
Unlike traditional team building activities, Unexpected Atlanta experiences immerse teams in the culture, history, neighborhoods, and cuisine that make Atlanta unique.
With events hosted for more than 1,000 companies and over 45,000 attendees, our experiences help teams build stronger relationships while discovering the city in a way that simply isn’t possible in a conference room.
More Atlanta Team Building Ideas
Attend an Outdoor Concert at Callanwolde
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center regularly hosts outdoor concerts during the warm-weather months. When shows are announced, snag some lawn seats and groove together with your team! You’ll be surrounded by the natural beauty of the Callanwolde 12-acre estate in the heart of Atlanta.
To get comfortable, you can bring blankets, chairs, and your own food and drinks. For an easy picnic option, order your team some Picnic Tea Boxes by Dr. Bombay’s nearby. Each biodegradable paper box includes two sandwiches, a scone, jam and clotted cream, mini desserts and cupcakes, a slice of quiche, tea, and fixings. In addition, everything is vegetarian, making it easier to treat all your team members!
Spend a Day at a Georgia State Park
Find the Georgia State Park closest to your office and hit the trails! Your team can enjoy a group hike, a picnic, or even rent canoes and kayaks.
One favorite metro Atlanta park is Sweetwater Creek State Park, around a half-hour west of the city. At this 2,500-acre park, hiking trails wind alongside the picturesque Sweetwater Creek.
Or, venture to Red Top Mountain State Park 45 minutes northwest of Atlanta. There, you’ll find more than 15 miles of trails and a 12,000-acre lake. Be sure to call your local park ahead of time to ask about reserving picnic shelters, group shelters, boats, and other facilities.
Network while sightseeing with your team! Reach out below to learn more about Unexpected Atlanta’s corporate experiences.
Get an Adrenaline Rush at Six Flags Over Georgia
Sometimes, a little nostalgic childhood fun is just what we need. If you have an adventurous team, head to Six Flags Over Georgia. From roller coasters to the carousel, there’s a ride for all thrill levels in your group.
For instance, our favorite rides include the Georgia Scorcher roller coaster, a classic since 1999. Another can’t-miss attraction is the Monster Mansion boat ride. And, you can treat employees to classic amusement park favorites like Dippin’ Dots or cotton candy. Healthy dining options are also available.
Take a Farm Trip to Serenbe – A Perfect Atlanta Team Building Activity for Small Businesses!
Serenbe is a wellness community located around a half-hour southwest of Atlanta. The property includes a farm and animals, shops, restaurants, nature trails, preserved forests and meadows, an inn, and private residences. Because Serenbe is often bustling with activity, this experience is best for small groups.
Check their events calendar and plan a trip with your work crew. Serenbe often hosts events like goat yoga, farm tours, a weekly farmer’s market, concerts and cultural events, and more.
Prefer to go with the flow? You can stop by Serenbe just about any time to pet the farm animals and explore the nature trails, restaurants, and shops.
Have a Dino-Mite Day at Fernbank Museum
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is Atlanta’s home to dinosaurs as well as 75 acres of outdoor nature adventures.
Indoor experiences include museum exhibits on Georgia’s natural history, Native American history, and STEM topics. Plus, you can learn about dinosaurs, seashells, fossils, and world cultures. To learn more, add a ticket to see an engaging science documentary in the Giant Screen Theater.
At Fernbank, outdoor experiences include WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. This is the museum’s old growth forest. The woods include towering 16-story trees, hundreds of animal species, more than two miles of walking trails, and countless plant species. As a result, “Smithsonian Magazine” recommends Fernbank as one of Seven Places to Get Outside.
Soar Above Atlanta at the SkyView Ferris Wheel
Towering twenty stories above Centennial Olympic Park, the SkyView Ferris Wheel is a one-of-a-kind way to see the city. The attraction includes 42 climate-controlled, private gondolas that allow guests to soar above Downtown Atlanta.
From the top of the wheel, you’ll take in jaw-dropping views. Your team can ride the wheel in individual pods. Or, sponsor a group outing and allow employees to bring their families or a partner.
Afterward, hang out in the park to chat about the experience, toss around a football or frisbee, and have some lunch. You can pick up a meal at one of the many restaurants nearby or check out the patio at Der Biergarten.
Explore the Outdoors at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is made up of 127 scenic acres along the Chattahoochee River. The property includes plenty of activities that are perfect for team building. For example, book a canoe trip with an experienced, CPR/First Aid Certified guide. Your team can rent all the equipment you need, and all skill levels are welcome. Or, enjoy the 2.5 easy miles of hiking trails.
Plus, an on-site zipline course provides aerial adventures for teams seeking a heart-pumping experience. The nature center also has an active animal rehabilitation center on-site.
You can rent a variety of private event spaces at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, including outdoor pavilions. To plan your trip around an activity, check out the events calendar. Typical events include plant sales, family days, arts and culture events, educational workshops, and more.
Take New Headshots Around Atlanta
Refresh your website and email signatures with new photos for your team. Make it fun and turn this into a creative team-building activity!
Hire a photographer to come out to your desired location and take headshots of each employee. Then, order lunch for everyone. Employees can eat outdoors after their turn behind the camera.
Need some backdrop inspiration? This blog post includes suggestions for where to take headshots in Atlanta.
Looking for the Best Team Building Activity in Atlanta?
Whether you’re planning a company retreat, conference event, employee appreciation outing, leadership retreat, or client entertainment experience, Unexpected Atlanta can help create a memorable event tailored to your group’s goals.
From food tours and cooking classes to networking games and private cultural experiences, our team building activities make it easy for coworkers to connect while exploring the best of Atlanta.
Contact us today to start planning an unforgettable Atlanta team building experience.
