Looking for the perfect space to host an outdoor event in the near future? At Unique Venues, we work with so many incredible venues that offer unique accommodations for any event, and these are our Top Picks for venues that offer outdoor spaces.
The University of British Columbia – Vancouver is located in a picturesque area of the country – surrounded by both mountains and the Pacific ocean, this University is truly one-of-a-kind and is impressive to any guest or event attendee visiting the campus. As well as numerous stunning indoor event spaces like the Life Sciences Atrium, Allard Hall Forum, or the Chan Centre Concert Hall, The University of British Columbia – Vancouver has several unique outdoor spaces to choose from for your next gathering. The Museum of Anthropology, Cecil Green Park House, The Roseline Amphitheatre and the UBC Botanical Gardens are all great options. The Botanical Gardens are great for both large and more intimate functions, with ever-changing scenery and plant life as a picturesque backdrop. The Reception Centre in the gardens has a covered deck and pagoda with a beautiful water view for you and your guests to enjoy. The Museum of Anthropology was designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson and offers spectacular views of The Georgia Strait and the North Shore Mountains. With space for up to 400 guests, this unforgettable outdoor event venue will be one your guests will talk about for years to come.
Head Southeast to Upstate New York and you will find Beaver Hollow Conference Center – a unique resort nestled within the 300+ acres of secluded natural scenery, another one of our Top Picks for an outdoor event space. Whether you are hosting an adult social event, corporate gathering or team building retreat, wedding ceremony or reception, this beautiful location will blow away your guests. You can choose from a farm-to-table dinner on the large event deck overlooking the spring-fed lake, or a more casual outdoor gathering around the resort’s pool, just to name a couple options. BHCC is also home to unlimited recreational activities – fitness center, swimming pool, nature walks and a butterfly garden, ropes course, row boats, basketball court and yoga studio – you and your guests will have plenty to do and surely will come home more relaxed.
Travel a bit more south to the Mid-Atlantic region and visit Historic Blenheim, a unique event venue in Fairfax, Virginia perfect for your next indoor or outdoor gathering. The venue’s most used event space, The Interpretive Center, has both indoor and outdoor space available for corporate, social, weddings, or youth events. Let your guests overflow from inside onto the Pergola Terrace and covered Veranda Porch, with outdoor lawn space nearby available for tented functions. From social soirees to corporate events, professional conferences to weddings and receptions, Historic Blenheim has what you need to create a memorable and beautiful event!
Whether it’s in beautiful Vancouver, picturesque upstate New York, the “DMV”, or the other multitude of locations we list on our site, there is something for everyone looking for a unique and interesting outdoor gathering space. Check out the rest of our Top Pick venues with outdoor event spaces below and find your next event location!
| University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM  | Bowie State University Bowie, MD  |
| Infinity Park Event Center Glendale, CO  | Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography La Jolla, CA  |
| Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau Skokie, IL  | The Vines Center Little Rock, AR  |
| San Ramon Valley Conference Center San Ramon, CA  | Maritime Conference Center Linthicum Heights, MD  |
| Winter Clove Inn & Resort Round Top, NY  | Beaver Hollow Java Center, NY  |
| Historic Blenheim Fairfax, VA  | University of British Columbia – Vancouver Vancouver, BC  |
