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How many times have you heard (or said), \u201cLet\u2019s meet at the coffee shop?\u201d<\/p>\n

But then you get there, and finding open seats together takes 10 minutes. Or there\u2019s a grinder overpowering any conversation you\u2019re trying to have. Or someone\u2019s having a distractingly personal discussion nearby.<\/p>\n

Finding a good, productive meeting space can be a challenge, but no one ever said a meeting needed chairs and a computer screen. Instead, think about your next meeting as a chance to sneak in some local exploring. If your workplace is strapped for conference space, or if you just need a break from the office, consider one of these alternative meeting spots instead.<\/p>\n

A walking path<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to the Fitbit revolution, more and more workers are taking their meetings by foot. But rather than walking around an office building or making a call at a treadmill desk, take advantage of this time to get out and see your local surroundings. Determine how much time you\u2019ll need to meet, then pick a local path to meander on. It could be a 15-minute chat along New York\u2019s High Line<\/a>, a 30-minute stroll past monuments to Lincoln and Washington around the National Mall<\/a> in D.C., or an hour-long walk along Chicago\u2019s Lakefront Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A farmers\u2019 market<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you need to do some brainstorming but the creative juices aren\u2019t bubbling, take the team on a walk around a local food or crafts market. The colors, textures, smells and entrepreneurial spirit are excellent inspiration. Check out what\u2019s on tap at the Portland Saturday Market<\/a> or browse local farm goods at the SFC Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a> in Austin (plus it makes working on the weekend less painful). Don\u2019t worry if the weather\u2019s not cooperating\u2014indoor emporiums like Philadelphia\u2019s Reading Terminal Market<\/a> and Los Angeles\u2019s Grand Central Market<\/a> can be just as productive (and are open all week).<\/p>\n

An indoor green space<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing calms the nerves or eases tension like a leafy setting. While you may have to do a little digging to find one in your town, many of them are free and open to the public. In Washington D.C., the United States Botanic Garden<\/a> has a jungle atrium that stays warm and tropical all year, and admission is free. In New York, the David Rubenstein Atrium<\/a> at Lincoln Center has a large, airy indoor space where bright green plants crawl up the immense wall.<\/p>\n

An art fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

Much like the markets above, art fairs can be wonderful places to pick up ideas, chat with other creatives about their process, and let your team\u2019s minds wander to its next light bulb moment. If you live in Miami, you know the mob scene that Art Basel Miami Beach <\/a>can be, but some installations provide good meeting spots. But you don\u2019t need a major international show\u2014in fact, the smaller local fairs are a great place to walk, talk and absorb inspiration from local artists.<\/p>\n

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How many times have you heard (or said), \u201cLet\u2019s meet at the coffee shop?\u201d But then you get there, and finding open seats together takes 10 minutes. Or there\u2019s a grinder overpowering any conversation you\u2019re trying to have. Or someone\u2019s having a distractingly personal discussion nearby. 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