- The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Bloomington, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Comedy Clubs, Maze and Movie Theaters.
- From Normandale Japanese Garden to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
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1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
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Named after its main attraction, the corn maze, the Sever's Corn Maze awaits its visitors with plenty of things to do, including pig races, petting zoos pumpkin cannons and many others. It has its own dining facility.
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At Ritter Farms, visitors can browse a wide range of fresh produce, jams, pickles, and other goods at its farm market. The market changes which produce it carries depending on the season.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
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Visitors are able to view the historic Gibbs family farm house that is the basis of the Gibbs Farms Museum. The site also features a native prairie environment, a Dakota medicine garden, and pioneer crop gardens.
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235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN
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People, places and events of Scott County history are displayed at Scott County Historical Society's Stans Museum. Permanent and temporary exhibits are offered. Open Tuesday through Saturday; ages five and under are free.
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501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN 55318
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Home to an improv comedy troup, Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret presents interactive performances in which the comedy is created from audience suggestions. They also serve dinner and drinks as part of a dinner theater.
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Brindisi's Pub is a casual dining pub that offers both lunch and dinner and two daily happy hours. Patrons do not need reservations and can dine either indoors or outdoors on Brindisi's patio.
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Part of the Five Star Cinemas franchise, the multiplex Chanhassen Cinema can screen current films in digital and 3D formats. Other amenities include surround sound, stadium seating and a variety of concessions.