Free & Cheap Things to Do in Minneapolis, MN

  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Lake and Parks.
  • From Lake Harriet to Stone Arch Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minneapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Stillwater and Shakopee.
  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Lake and Parks.
  • From Lake Harriet to Stone Arch Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minneapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Stillwater and Shakopee.
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Classic country singer gets crowds boot-scooting with hits from his extensive catalog, including “Gone Country”
13.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Dog Park Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, Battle Creek Dog Park is free to the public. This off-leash dog park covers 35 acres and is completely fenced in for safety of the dogs.
13.6 Miles
73% 11 votes
Batting Cages 2941 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 MoreLess Info
Grand Slam provides a range of family games and activities. The facility offers a play zone that includes a coliseum themed ballistic area, an 18- hole mini golf course, batting cages, laser tag, and bumper cars.
13.6 Miles
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Hobby Shops 11995 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337 MoreLess Info
Established in 1899, Eagle Magic & Joke Store is the oldest magic store in the whole country. The shop includes how-to instructions for many magic tricks, props, costumes, and specialty card decks for tricks.
14.0 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.
14.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Dog Park 13800 Pioneer Trl, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 MoreLess Info
Featuring trees, unpaved walking paths and open areas, Staring Lake Dog Park rests on 5.7 acres near Staring Lake. The park is fenced for dog walking and is used during the winter as a skiing trail.
14.2 Miles
70% 10 votes
Family Fun Center 12425 River Ridge Blvd, Burnsville, MN 55337 MoreLess Info
Grand Slam Sports & Entertainment Center is a family entertainment center that offers over 30,000 square feet of games. Grand Slam features mini golf, batting cages, laser tag, bumper cars, and a trampoline park.
14.3 Miles
74% 19 votes
Skating Rinks 201 South River Ridge Circle, Burnsville, MN MoreLess Info
Skateville is a family-owned business that has Minnesota's only maple rotunda skating floor. Skateville offers a surface of over 14,000 square feet for rollerskating and inline skating. They specialize in group events and offer arcade games.
14.4 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.
14.5 Miles
89% 107 votes
Cultural Centers 75 W 5th St, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
A former Federal Court House and Post Office, the Landmark Center is now a cultural center that hosts a variety of events, including dance theater, music, public forums, and exhibitions. The center is on the National Register of Historic Places.
14.5 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.
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