- 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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Party to your choice of music with headphones at silent party with DJs, food, and drinks
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The Ames Center is a performing arts venue that features 2 theaters, one an intimate 150 seat theater and the other a 1,014 seat proscenium stage. The center is also home to a 2,000 square foot art gallery.
14.5 Miles
Venue 13 is a music venue along with a bar and restaurant. Besides live music on their stage or patio they also offer a number of nights and specials, including happy hour every day and bar bingo.
14.7 Miles
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.
14.9 Miles
The largest park in Dakota County is the Lebanon Hills Regional Park which holds roughly 2,000 acres of land. In addition to a visitor center, there are miles of trails and several lakes for outdoor recreational activities.
15.3 Miles
Founded in 1982, J-Michael Galleries is an art gallery featuring a number of artworks for display and sale. In addition to selling art, the gallery offers a number of services to its customers, including custom framing, frame repair, and installation.
15.4 Miles
The Great Clips IMAX Theater is unlike any other. Located within the Minnesota Zoo, the theater shows the latest movie releases so that those who want to unwind after a long hike in the zoo can relax.
15.4 Miles
An arts center with a community focus, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers art instruction in various media to students of all ages. The center also hosts collections of paintings, sculptures, and other artwork.
15.6 Miles
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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.
15.6 Miles
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.
15.6 Miles
With three theaters available, Exclesior Dock Cinema 3 offers the latest films in its historic auditoriums. The concession stand serves popcorn with real butter. The outside of the theater has two large camera sculptures next to the name.