Team Building Activities in New Orleans
The Big Easy
New Orleans is all about Big Easy living, and it shows. The people of New Orleans are laid-back, music loving, festival goers, who love to hang out, celebrate, and listen to jazz music.
New Orleans is a uniquely beautiful city located in the swamplands of the United States. Native New Orleanians are spirited folk who like the simple things in life. You will find that everyone in New Orleans is friendly and always down for a good party. If you are looking to bring your team here for some bonding activities, be prepared for a lot of fun. In this blog, we will describe all the best spots to bond with your team and hone your professional skills. One thing to note is that New Orleans is uniquely vivacious, and not everyone likes that, but if you can see the magic in the streets, you won’t be able to unsee it. If you decide to visit this amazing city, visit in style by renting a New Orleans charter bus with Louisiana Motor Coach. Louisiana Motor Coach has a fleet of luxury charter buses that ensure that you and your crew will arrive in comfort and safety. So book now and explore all the fun team building activities in The Big Easy!
Be a Tourist!
It may sound played out, but some of the best ways to practice some team bonding, is by doing the simple things. We usually don’t recommend doing the boring touristy things, but this is a different case. New Orleans is a city to be a tourist in and exploring New Orleans is a great team building experience. You can walk around the French Quarter and get a firsthand view of the historic streets that used to be a commerce hub for early settlers, or you can take the streetcar (one of the oldest forms of public transportation in America) down St. Charles and observe all the gaudy architecture of the homes that line the street, or grab some beignets at Cafe du Monde and enjoy them during a picnic in one of the city’s beautiful parks and green spaces. New Orleans is the perfect city to aimlessly wander because the whole city is a tourist attraction, just let yourself get lost within the picturesque streets and historic homes of New Orleans.
Your team will be sure to bond and share this unforgettable experience. The opportunities are endless, so if you want an easy activity to practice some team building, just be a tourist.
Explore The French Quarter
The French Quarter is a great place to engage in some team building activities. The cluster of blocks stretches from the Mississippi river to Canal Street and is located near downtown New Orleans. The French Quarter is home to the famous Bourbon street where you can find party-goers and debauchery. For a more laid back experience, check out some of the many boutiques that are pampered around the French Quarter. You can see beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, or take a stroll along the riverwalk of the Mississippi. As long as you bring your crew, you will be spending quality time together, exchanging thoughts and ideas, and developing a sense of community with your team.
CityHUNT
CityHUNT is a scavenger hunt company that specializes in team building activities. At CityHUNT New Orleans, you and your team will be challenged to go around the city doing tasks and documenting them for points. At the end of the scavenger hunt, the team with the most points wins a prize. You will have to communicate, plan, and execute your strategy, all while trying to beat the competition. This is a perfect way to hone those skills while doing a fun lighthearted activity with your team. Plus, you get to explore iconic spots all around New Orleans!
Cooking Lessons
New Orleans has a unique and flavorful culinary scene. Cajun, Creole, and seafood flavors take the spotlight in New Orleans. If you are looking for a way to immerse yourself in local cuisine and practice your cooking skills, then take a group cooking class in New Orleans. There are a number of companies around the New Orleans area that allow teams to come in and cook a meal to enjoy together. You will receive steps on how to make the perfect Cajun dish all while working together to do specific tasks and delegating kitchen responsibilities. You will further delegate your delegation and decision making skills while communicating with your teammates and working as a team. The best part is at the end of all your hard work, you get to enjoy a delicious New Orleans style meal with all your friends.
A Culinary Tour
Another culinary team building activity is a food tour! If there is any place to do a food tour, New Orleans is definitely one of them. The flavors and history of New Orleanian cuisine stretches back to the discovery of the Americas, you would be making a huge mistake by not going on a food tour. Louisiana is one of the oldest settlements in the U.S. and has developed a unique culinary scene with influences of all that have inhabited it, past and present. The best way to spend quality time with your team is by eating together. It is psychologically proven that eating with colleagues develops a sense of community and understanding between members. There are a bunch of different food tour companies that take you to famous New Orleans restaurants and allow you to sample some of their iconic dishes. Be prepared for a lot of oysters, crawfish, and spicy food!
Catch a Show
Jazz music is one of the things New Orleans is so famous for. When someone thinks about jazz music, New Orleans is a thought that closely follows. New Orleans is the brass capital of the world and there are so many talented musicians in the city. It would be such a waste if you did not indulge in a jazz show while you are in New Orleans. There are so many jazz bars around the city so it should not be hard to find a show. Sometimes, jazz bands even perform in the lobbies of certain hotels, so you are sure to hear a trumpet or trombone just walking around. Spend some quality time with your team and enjoy some brassy blues.
Never Leaving New Orleans
New Orleans is a great city for a team excursion. There is so much to see and do in the city, whether it is riding the streetcar, exploring the French Quarter, taking a leisurely stroll around Audubon Park, or chowing down at a crawfish boil. New Orleans is always having a good time and we are sure you will too. Who knows? Maybe you will never leave New Orleans once you discover the magic of the Big Easy. Make sure to explore the city in comfort and luxury by booking a charter bus with Louisiana Motor Coach.
