- 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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10.3 Miles
94%
210 votes
Located between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
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The University of Minnesota offers four coordinate campuses across the state. As one of the nation’s large schools, it features 250 student exchange programs, various degrees up to a doctoral level and multiple sports teams.
10.4 Miles
Dodge Nature Center introduces farm life to children to fill them with appreciation for the environment. The Center provides environmental-based education to thousands of children and hosts more participants through family programs, camps, community events, and open hiking.
10.4 Miles
With four indoor courts, Minnetonka Tennis Club provides its members with a pro shop and certified instructors to help improve their game. The locker room has a sauna, and there is a loft observation area with a complete kitchen.
10.6 Miles
Named for a Vietnam War veteran, Thomas Ryan Memorial Park is a sports complex providing fields for baseball, soccer and football. The park also offers playground equipment, a picnic area and restroom facilities.
10.8 Miles
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729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
10.8 Miles
Triple Play Sports has laser tag, miniature golf, batting cages, inflatable bouncers, a gym with basketball hoops, an arcade and a concessions area. For adults there is a seating area with a large TV, Wi-Fi and magazines.
10.8 Miles
The Minnetonka Ice Arena is a public ice-skating facility that offers public skating, figure skating lessons, and adult hockey leagues. Local high school hockey teams also utilize the arena.
11.1 Miles
Open throughout the year, Cleary Lake Regional Park offers activities for both the warm and cold months. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, golfing, and hiking in addition to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding.
11.4 Miles
At the Ponds Athletic Complex, athletes can enjoy a variety of open, well-maintained fields. Visitors can play football, soccer, and youth baseball and softball, as well as use the regulation baseball field.
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Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.