Tap into your team's artistic side at Sawtooth School for Visual Art. This downtown gem offers private, hands-on workshops in various mediums like pottery, painting, and sculpture. With small class sizes (ideally 6-12 participants for the best experience), Sawtooth provides individualized attention and encourages creative self-expression. 

For larger groups, they can accommodate "make-and-take" style activities in their Generations Center studios or gallery. Sawtooth's popular Taste of Art series  – including crafting ceramic coffee mugs, dyeing silk scarves, or creating wood cutting boards – inspires team building activities and allows your team to start and finish a project on the same day!

For a blend of historic charm and tailored team building, look no further than Graylyn Estate and Conference Center. Situated on a picturesque 55-acre estate, Graylyn offers customized indoor and outdoor activities designed to enhance communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. Their dedicated team building supervisor works with each group to create an experience tailored to their specific goals. 

Popular options include the adventurous "Pirates of the Piedmont," where teams construct and race cardboard boats on Graylyn Pond and "Tour De Graylyn," which involves building and racing bikes that are then donated to a local children's charity. For a more relaxed approach, consider "Island Golf" or a "Paint & Sip" session in partnership with Triad Paint and Sip Studios.

Downtown’s newest museum might be a children's museum, but don't let that fool you: Kaleideum is fun for all ages! Boasting an expansive 70,000-square-foot space featuring four levels of interactive exhibits, as well as a rooftop playground and terrace, your experience here will be larger than life. 

Kaleideum offers two primary styles of team building. "Team Building 101" utilizes the museum's exhibits for fun and engaging activities, including communication-focused icebreakers and scavenger hunts, suitable for up to 100 guests. "Advanced Team Building" involves a dedicated corporate facilitator who works with groups of up to 40 guests to define specific objectives and design customized exercises focused on communication, collaboration, trust-building, and shared purpose.

Outside of team building, they also offer a wide variety of flexible space for meetings and events of various shapes and sizes. From boardroom meetings and quirky conventions to rooftop weddings, reach out to our team for more information on planning your next meeting!

Located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel boasts a one-of-a-kind recreation room perfect for gatherings. This nearly 2,000-square-foot space features a basketball court and a bowling alley, alongside ping pong tables, foosball, and a two-story twisty slide. The space provides a relaxed and fun environment for teams to unwind and connect through friendly competitions and team-based games.

Outside of their recreation area, this hotel also offers a large slate of options for meeting space for more structured team meetings, activities, and more. You can reserve full board rooms and large meeting spaces or cozy up in one of their flex spaces complete with leather sofas while still having access to tables and full AV capabilities.

Get up and get moving with a change of perspective with Triad Eco Adventures! They offer a wide variety of options for groups, from guided Segway tours to custom trolley excursions, providing a fun and effortless way to explore local sights and discover hidden gems. For an option that gets you flexing your muscles while also collaborating as a team, consider one of their stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours on nearby Salem Lake or Belews Creek! This starts with a beginner-friendly lesson, followed by independ paddling in a supportive group setting. 

If you're simply looking for a fun way to tour the city without a guide, consider eBike rentals! This gives you the option to explore the city's greenways independently, or curate your own tour with your group in mind and allow the Triad Eco Adventure team to lead you through some of the city's hot spots like Quarry Park and Old Salem Museums & Gardens!

The Yadkin Valley region, just a short drive from Winston-Salem, is renowned as one of the top wine-producing areas in the United States. Treat your team to a relaxing wine tasting experience at one of the over 45 award-winning wineries. To learn more about the history of this region, click here!

For a unique twist on your North Carolina wine country experience, visit Divine Llama Vineyards. Here, you can combine wine tasting with a visit to their on-site barn full of friendly llamas! Their two-mile llama trek through their scenic property offers the perfect group activity that you'll be sure to remember forever. Llamas are known for being exceptionally friendly and make excellent hiking companions! Treks are typically offered Thursdays through Sundays throughout the fall, and last approximately two hours. Bond with your team and snag some stellar photo opportunities with your new llama friends just outside of the action of Winston-Salem

Challenge your team and encourage physical activity with a thrilling ropes course or zipline adventure. Crossnore Communities for Children's Miracle Heights Adventures offers Winston-Salem's only ropes course, featuring a 33-element Aerial Adventure Park (including a 600-foot zipline), an Aerial Teams Course designed for collaborative challenges, and a low ropes course for ground-level problem-solving.

This unique team building activity engages groups in experiential learning activities that embody the spirit of adventure, build resilience and empower collective success. All programming is customizable and allows for you to build the perfect adventure for your team based on their individual needs, abilities, and desired outcomes.

Winston-Salem provides numerous opportunities for sports fans to enjoy local competitions. Act like a local and dash over to Truist Stadium for a Winston-Salem Dash baseball game. You can grab traditional seating or buy out a box for the entire group to watch the game in style! If you need a large space for events outside of the game, contact our team for more information about their event and meeting spaces. Go ahead and "get down on it" with the Carolina Disco Turkeys for summer collegiate baseball, catch a Salem City FC game for a taste of semi-professional soccer, or hit the ice with the Carolina Thunderbirds for minor-league hockey in Winston-Salem. 

If you're a racing enthusiast, chaces are you've heard a thing or two about historic Bowman Gray Stadium, AKA "The Madhouse". NASCAR's longest-running weekly track hosts exciting races every Saturday during the spring and summer, and kicks off the season every year in February with The Cookout Clash. When fall football is in season, get lost in a sea of black and gold with the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons or dance along with the Red Sea of Sound and cheer on the Winston-Salem State University Rams.

Attending a local game or race provides an entertaining way to connect with your team and experience the excitement of local sports action. From extra innings to slam dunks and everything in between, your team wins every time in Winston-Salem.

For a hops-inspired team-building experience, consider Foothills Brewing’s Beer School. Brewers lead a private tour of the brewery, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. The highlight, of course, is a private tasting experience featuring a variety of Foothills' craft brews. 

Beer School can be tailored to a specific length and may include a brewery tour at their tasting room facility, depending on availability and group size. Groups of eight or more (21 years of age or older) are welcome to participate. Keep an eye out on their event calendar, as they also host a wide selection of group-friendly events from live music nights to community yoga!

Be sure to tap into Winston-Salem’s seven other downtown craft breweries for the ultimate Craft Draft Crawl.

ROAR offers a four-story, 42,000-square-foot dining, entertainment, and event space with a sophisticated Roaring '20s vibe. This downtown hub provides numerous options for team building fun, including duckpin bowling, digital mini golf at The Twisted Putter, golf and game simulators, and a 50-game arcade. 

With in-house dining options, a rooftop bar boasting skyline views, and a 90-tap, self-serve beer wall, ROAR provides a multi-leveled adventure perfect for team outings. Conveniently located along Liberty Street in Winston-Salem's downtown Arts District, you can also use ROAR as the starting point for an epic adventure. Walk to local shopping and dining, as well as additional attractions, entertainment options, and local events!

Winston-Salem's captivating blend of history, innovation, culture, and adventure makes it the perfect destination for your next team building event. This city will leave a lasting impression on your team with its welcoming atmosphere and diverse activities. 

Ready to plan your team-building event in Winston-Salem? Let us help you create an unforgettable experience for your team.