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Urban Escapes is redefining social adventure for young professionals throughout the country. From our Zen Escape Yoga Hikes to our Boulder and Brew Tours™, each of our unique itineraries embraces the fun and active lifestyle we believe in. On an Urban Escape, there’s never a dull moment. So if the city is feeling a little too crowded and you’re tired of the same old bars, or you’re looking to organize something a bit different for your group, come join us on an adventure.

And don’t forget to look at our custom trips for corporate and private events. Refer a corporate trip and get a $100 Urban Escapes gift certificate*!
(*Restrictions apply—contact us for details)

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Corporate Trips

We specialize in corporate trips for companies of all sizes. And not that you need any more reasons to set up a trip for your company, but if you refer a corporate trip, we’ll thank you with a $100 Urban Escapes gift certificate! Email us .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

We’re Hiring

Want to join our awesome team? We’re always looking for part-time guides in all of our cities. Check out our hiring page for more details.

Featured trips

August 1

Shootin’ & Drinkin’™

Shotguns, clay pigeons and beer… sweet. This is a trip like no other! Join us for an exciting day of clay shooting and tasting locally brewed beers while we spend the day reliving the glory days of the Wild West.

$125.00 Summer Special!
August 7

Let’s Get High: Challenge Ropes Course & Beer Tasting

Remember when you were a kid and it was OK to scream like Tarzan as you climbed on the neighbor’s jungle gym? Ever wish there was a way to relive those years now that you’re all grown up? Well, now you can with our most outrageous adventure yet!

$125.00 New Trip!
September 3 – September 6

Urban Escapes Summer Camp - Labor Day Weekend

Urban Escapes Summer Camp is back for Round 2! 250 people came to our Memorial Day Weekend Summer Camp and our Labor Day event is expected to sell out! Bonfire parties, zip lines, huge sports fields, private lake and random dance parties…pretty much the most insane, awesome weekend we could put together.

$309.00 Early bird special!
September 13

Rock Climbing & Beer Tasting

Spend the day tackling the impressive rock faces at Great Falls Park, one of the coolest climbing areas on the East Coast! You’ll enjoy breathtaking views as you learn climbing techniques, different kinds of knots, and how to belay and rappel.

$129.00