10 Awesome Team Outing Ideas in Indianapolis

3. Go duckpin bowling at Atomic Bowl

Head to the Fountain Square Theatre Building for a team outing at a vintage bowling alley. This type of bowling has different rules and equipment than standard bowling, and is only played in nine states, so Indianapolis is lucky to have two duckpin bowling alleys of its own. Atomic Bowl has original bowling equipment from the 1950s and ’60s, while Action Bowl has eight bowling lanes as well as a vintage billiard table. Both spaces have a cafe with seating for around 100 guests.

4. Sample local beer on the Indy Brew Bus

The Indy Brew Bus is a great way to learn your way around the city while enjoying food and beer at some of the region’s best craft breweries. Each vintage green school bus can accommodate up to 14 passengers, and you can book additional buses if you have a larger group.

One of the best things about Indy Brew Bus, though, is that you aren’t limited to stopping at breweries and bars. They also offer themed tours that include art museums, hikes, bird-watching, and more. You can also purchase tasting glasses and “flight boards” shaped like the state of Indiana for your team to take home, or rent their Tap Truck to serve drinks at a company outing.

5. Take a tour of the Catacombs

While not quite as spooky as the Catacombs of Paris, the underground ruins beneath the City Market are worth a visit for locals and tourists alike. Originally a hall that could accommodate 3,500 people, Tomlinson Hall burned down in 1958 and was never rebuilt. The highlight of this tour is seeing the rows upon rows of brick archways that held up this historic Indianapolis landmark.

6. Visit Veal’s Ice Tree

This unique team outing idea in Indianapolis is a great way to get in the holiday spirit. While the Ice Tree is only viewable in the wintertime, it makes for a fun day trip or photo op. Since 1961, the Veal family has been “growing” an ice tree by building a wooden frame and spraying it with mist continuously for several months. As the tree grows, it creates a beautiful cascade of ice. It’s free to visit the tree seven days a week, typically between the months of January and April.

7. Go to the Naptown Roller Derby

Indianapolis has several well-known sports teams, but one of the most exciting sporting events you can attend as a group is the roller derby. You don’t need to know the rules to enjoy watching this one-of-a-kind sport. Doors open at 5:15 pm and your ticket includes two bouts, at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Their events include themed bouts, such as an annual Star Wars bout, and a roller derby basics workshop that you can attend as a group to see if you’ve got what it takes to compete.