Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bloomington, MN

  • 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.
  • 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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20.3 Miles
100% 13 votes
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Baseball Fields 359 Rice St S, Jordan, MN MoreLess Info
Mini Met is an amateur baseball park that serves as the home park for the Jordan Brewers. The park also features a basketball court, a winter ice skating rink, and a skateboard park.
20.6 Miles
85% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 5677 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128 MoreLess Info
The Marcus Oakdale Cinema is a movie theatre featuring 17 modern auditoriums. Among these auditoriums is a 3 story tall and 70 foot wide UltraScreen auditorium, as well as multiple CineDine auditoriums, which allow for in-theatre dining.
20.7 Miles
84% 19 votes
National & State Parks 10360 West River Road, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 MoreLess Info
On the banks of the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park has wildlife including deer, beavers, hawks and river otters. Its uses including fishing and hiking as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.
21.7 Miles
95% 164 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 12400 James Dean Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MoreLess Info
The largest of the Three Rivers Parks, the Elm Creek Park Reserve has dog trails, hiking and horseback riding trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming areas, and many other amenities on its 4,900 acres.
21.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 1355 S Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a fitness and aquatics center at the YMCA - Hastings. This YMCA offers swimming lessons, exercise classes, youth programs, and personal training, and also features a sauna and whirlpool.
21.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1325 S Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 9 screen movie theatre that features stadium seating at Hastings Theatre. The theatre has a game room and is available to host birthday parties and other special events.
22.0 Miles
81% 48 votes
Landmarks Washington Square and Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, MN MoreLess Info
Washington Square is a neighborhood bar and grill. They serve appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night menu. They have twenty varieties of beers on tap, and they offer venue for private parties.
22.1 Miles
64% 28 votes
National & State Parks P.O. Box 10529, White Bear Lake, MN MoreLess Info
The island of Isle Royale can be accessed by boat with The Grand Protage Isle Royale Transportation Line. The park is home to a variety of wildlife like moose, wolves, and more.
22.2 Miles
92% 36 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 MoreLess Info
Situated on 320 acres inside the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, the Tamarack Nature Center is filled with boardwalks and trails. The boardwalks and trails give people access to prairies, ponds, forests, a play area, and more.
22.9 Miles
90% 48 votes
Waterfalls Hastings, MN MoreLess Info
Located in an urban setting, the Vermillion Falls has a total height of 35 feet. There are picnic tables in the area, as well as trails leading to it.
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