Looking for a unique adventure to mix things up with your friends or family?
Do you have an upcoming group outing to organize with coworkers, a small group, or a birthday celebration?
I’m sharing fun activities and adventures for groups to try and a great way to mix things up.
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Try Ax Throwing
Ax throwing is safer than you would anticipate and definitely more FUN! It’s a great activity for groups. You can use more lanes for ax throwing if you have a large group.
You’ll have an instructor demonstrating how to throw safely and helping you get your correct form as you compete against others in your group on a quest to hit the bullseye or other targets depending on the game.
Take an Intro to Curling Workshop
An Olympic sport that’s attainable, curling is the fusion of the best parts of bowling and shuffleboard..and they even allow drinks on the ice.
An Intro to Curling class is the perfect way to get a taste of the experience that might lead to you joining a league.
Take A Food Tour
Do you struggle with deciding where to eat as a group?
A food tour allows you to sample what local restaurants are known for, learn more about the story behind the food or restaurant, and discover which places you might want to return to.
A food tour typically lasts a few hours and stops at four or more locations sharing the area’s local history in between stops.
Take a Brewery/Winery/Distillery/Cocktail Tour
It’s the same concept as a food tour but focuses on local spirits, wine, and brews.
Spend the day or evening sampling the best of the city and leave the driving to the tour guide.
You’ll learn about drinks to try and the history of the establishment.
Another perk of a cocktail tour is that your guide has a table reserved at establishments in advance for places that require a reservation.
Breakout of an Escape Room
An escape room is a fun adventure that brings to the surface the different types of personalities in the room.
Some are good at math, others are great at puzzles, and some are curious, but you all come together to figure out the clues and solve the puzzles to escape from your room in 1 hour or less.
Here are a few tips before you go:
- Arrive early
- Listen closely to your instructions before you start
- Ask for hints when you need them from the game master
- Touch/jiggle everything in the room that could be a clue…but don’t break it off from wherever it is
- Sometimes the answer is only super obvious…in hindsight
- Work together and know your strengths- these scenarios tend to draw out all the emotions
- Keep in mind that these games are designed for most people to get out closer to the full hour
- Some clues will be used at a later time
- Celebrate with a picture at the end
Take a Segway Tour
Don’t let the reflective vest and helmet keep you from this fun adventure, nerdy has never been so cool.
A guided Segway tour is a great way to experience the city from a new perspective….and riding a Segway is just really FUN!
Try Fowling
Fowling is a hybrid game of Cornhole and bowling…with a football.
This is the perfect game for those who enjoy original football and anyone who enjoys trying a different activity.
Fowling is a bowling pin football game and the players are known as the fowlers.
The goal is to knock off all the other team’s bowling pins on their board. Each player gets a turn tossing the football to attempt to knock off their opponent’s bowling pins on the board.
Knocking the pins down is more challenging than it looks but it’s also really fun! I’d recommend aiming for the middle pin to knock more pins off the board.
Play a Round of Duckpin Bowling
Duckpin Bowling is similar to traditional bowling but uses balls that weigh under 4 pounds without finger holds so you can carry the ball with one hand.
The bowling pins are attached to strings and bowlers get 3 rolls per frame. Duckpin bowling is a laidback adventure that’s easy for all ages and abilities.
Play a Round at Topgolf
The best part of golf, minus the cart, Topgolf allows you to experience golf in a casual environment that can be as competitive as you choose.
Players have different games and difficulty levels to choose from as they try to hit the target. Topgolf also has fantastic food options to enjoy served at your bay while waiting for your turn to hit the ball.
Try Archery Dodgeball
Discover your inner Katniss while competing against each other with square foam-tipped arrows. Combat dodgeball mixes things up and it’s definitely a workout.
You will sweat so dress accordingly. I recommend workout clothing so you can squat and hide while strategizing against your opponent.
Nerf War
Nerf Wars aren’t just for kids. Bring your own Nerf gun or rent one and challenge your friends to an epic Nerf War.
During a session, you will play several games led by a referee so if you get out by a Nerf bullet, rest up and you will be back in the game in no time.
It’s similar to combat archery, you will work up a sweat so dress accordingly.
Jump at a Trampoline Park
Show off your old moves or attempt a new one at a trampoline park.
You can bounce, challenge your friends to a game of dodgeball, show off your dunking skills, attempt a ninja skill, or try a new trick in the foam pit.
Challenge Yourself on a Water Obstacle Course
The wipeouts are epic and so is the fun. A water obstacle course is a great equalizer because everyone “wipes out” eventually.
The life jackets will keep you afloat and you will burn extra calories with all of the laughs.
You can always relax on the beach or on a float in the water before you make another run on the course.
Spend Time Outdoors on a Canoe/ Kayak or Raft on the River
A relaxing adventure that can be modified for your preference.
For less frustration, I recommend opting for a kayak over a canoe.
If you want to spend even more leisurely time on the water, you can opt for a raft or go whitewater rafting.
Go for a Group Bike Ride
Take a relaxing ride and enjoy the outdoors at a leisurely pace. Find a bike trail where you can also rent bikes so everyone in your group can participate.
To make it more interesting, select a few stops along the way ahead of time to stop for a meal or drink. Then, enjoy that appetizer or beer because you earned it.
Try Geocaching
A modern-day scavenger hunt, geocaching uses your smartphone and sense of adventure. Use the coordinates to find a cache.
There are more than 2.5 million active geocaches in the US located in both nature and urban settings so your odds are good that you find one near you.
Take a Group Painting Class
You don’t have to be an expert artist to try a group painting class.
The instructor will take you through the process step-by-step to help you create your own version of a painting.
Many of these classes allow you to bring wine which helps people relax (especially perfectionists) and also helps make your masterpiece look even better.
Splatter Paint Experience
If you like less structure and more fun a splatter paint experience is the way to go.
You wear goggles, a poncho, and booties to protect yourself from the paint.
Squirt guns can be filled with colorful paint for your canvas too…and each other.
Take a Cooking Class
This is pretty much the only way that I enjoy cooking because it’s social and I’m less likely to screw it up with a professional nearby.
Cooking classes are fun for novices and foodies and if you’re really inspired you can attempt to recreate your meal at another time together.
Go Guided Tree Climbing
You can feel like a kid again by climbing a tree… but this time you can enjoy the experience with the security of a harness.
Challenge your group to reach the top or play a version of Capture the Flag under the guidance of the pros.
The hammocks are a nice way to reward yourself when you climb higher up in the tree.
Try a Unique Group Exercise Class
If your group enjoys active adventures, try a new exercise class or activity to mix things up. Share the experience for the first time together and let go of the need to be great at something during your first time.
Aerial Yoga is a great way to mix things up if you’re used to regular yoga and it’s WAY more FUN! Cocooning and swinging in the aerial silk will make you wish the class never had to end.
Take an Intro to Aerial Class
An Intro to Aerial class is an attainable introduction to aerial arts.
You can build confidence by learning skills on the aerial sling and aerial hoop/lyra.
Bungee Fitness is another fun fitness class to try with friends that allows you to move in a bungee harness while reducing the impact of gravity.
Go Ziplining
Face your fears and experience a taste of flight as you soar above the ground.
A great way to enjoy the outdoors, experience a rush of adrenaline, and bond with your group.
Go Snow Tubing
Enjoy the perks of sledding without the work of walking back up the hill thanks to the moving carpets. Ski resorts offer snow tubing lanes where you can race your friends or link your snow tubes together.
Now that you have plenty of ideas to choose from it’s time to plan your adventure!
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