Be the Office Favorite With These Unique RVA Group Outings
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Team building doesn’t have to be boring.
Disclaimer: You might want to get the HR department to draft up a release form before this corporate outing. These spots are packed with fun, can be a little competitive, and may require a helmet. Don’t forget to send out a calendar invite!
GET OUT:
Riddle Me This Escape Rooms
Per my last email, see the instructions attached… JK, this exercise actually doesn’t come with any instructions. Think you can still get through it?
Our favorite escape room in Richmond, Riddle Me This actually offers five different escape room options with varying degrees of difficulty. We visited and tried “Family Secrets,” considered the easiest of the rooms, and made it out with just 5 minutes to spare — so, you’re in for a challenge, but it’s a fun one!
They’ve even got pre-built teambuilding options. For six or more players, the experience is $25/person; for groups of five or fewer, the rate is $150. They can accommodate groups of up to 32 people at a time, running in a rotation!
Location: Inside of Regency Square at 1404 N Parham Rd (West End)
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HIT THE COURSE:
Hotel Greene
Not your average golf course, this highfalutin’ mini golf experience is seriously next level. Located inside the old John Marshall Hotel. your team will “check-in” at the lobby and then make their way through the hotel “to their room” while they putt for the lowest score.
Head to the lobby bar for game refreshments and bites to enjoy before, during, and/or after your game. Make a reservation for a tee time and pay per person, or check out their group options.
Location: 508 East Franklin St (Downtown)
GAME ON:
THE CIRCUIT ARCADE BAR
Get ready to turn up the competition as your office mates run around and play 80+ retro and modern video games, sporting games, skeeball, Dance Dance Revolution, vintage pinball machines, and way more! Private event rentals are available outside of regular business hours at a rate of $120/hr (+ game tokens, food/beverage, tax).
Location: 3121 W Leigh St (Scott’s Addition)
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GO BOWLING:
River City Roll
You can almost always count on at least one person in the office to have low-key awesome bowling skills (and usually their own ball). River City Roll is a boutique bowling alley featuring 20 lanes of bowling, plenty of TVs, and an outdoor patio complete with cornhole and a bocce ball court. If you’ve got a big team, this a good spot! You can get two lanes for two hours with a $200 food and beverage minimum spent at the lanes, plus the cost of the lane and shoe rentals.
Location: 939 Myers St (Scott’s Addition)
GET OUTSIDE:
RVA Paddlesports
Nothing says team building more than rafting through Class III & IV rapids on the Lower James River! Your team will be equipped with a raft, safety equipment, shuttle, personal guide, and snacks. Head out on the river for a two- to three-hour trip with the city skyline in the backdrop.
Pro tip: They typically provide a group discount if you call or email to book; hit them up at rvapaddlesports@gmail.com or (804) 898-0697.
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CRAFT IT UP:
AR Workshop
This boutique DIY studio offers hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home decor from raw materials. You can attend a workshop (or host a private event with your own group) in-studio, or you can pick up a DIY to-go kit to get crafty from home.
Location: 9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Ste 192A (Stony Point)
EAT AND WALK:
Discover Richmond Tours
Does your team get excited when donuts show up in the office? Yeah? Then a walking neighborhood food tour is sure to be a hit!
You can opt for a food tour of Carytown, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, Downtown, the Arts District, or even Petersburg depending on where your office is located (or how far your coworkers are willing to travel).
Alternate options: If you work with folks who would prefer drinking to eating, consider a Brewery Tour instead; or if you think your team might prefer something a bit competitive, challenge each other to a Scavenger Hunt!
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GET SOME PLANT THERAPY:
PlantBar Richmond
Build your own terrariums with air plants, succulents, or other tiny plants within a glass bubble or cylinder — with complete assembly instructions along the way and plant care advice before you leave! Plantbar will even serve up champagne and/or mimosas for your team to enjoy before they take home their creations.
Location: 2100 W Cary St (The Fan)
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