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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0.0 Miles
Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
16.8 Miles
87% 183 votes
Race Tracks 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Those enjoying horseracing can spend their time at the Canterbury Park. It has a 1 mile-long oval, and its own restaurant.
16.8 Miles
50% 6 votes
Dance Clubs 14917 Garrett Av. S., Apple Valley, MN MoreLess Info
Renovated in the last few years, Bogart's Nightclub is a music venue that doubles as a bowling alley and volleyball court. On Friday and Saturday nights, it has a piano with two dueling piano players.
16.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Cooking Classes 5735 Country Club Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by chef Marianne Miller, Saga Hills Cooking & Events is both a culinary school and working kitchen that caters primarily to special events. Open daily and welcoming visitors, cooking classes are offered by reservation throughout the year.
17.1 Miles
100% 4 votes
Soccer Field 3601 W 145th Street, Burnsville, MN 55306 MoreLess Info
An indoor sports and recreation complex, Soccer Blast Minnesota offers a full range of youth and adult soccer leagues, and hosts games and practices on its fields. The complex also features a miniature golf course.
17.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 3435 Shoreline Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391 MoreLess Info
The Navarre Bowling Lanes in Wayzata, Minnesota features 10 wood lanes for family bowling and league activity. The facility, which is open from early morning to late night, is the place to go in Wayzata for bowling, beer and fun.
17.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Forests 6900 Ches Mar Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317 MoreLess Info
Situated on a wide lake amid woodlands, Carver County Minnewashta Park hosts recreational space including an off-leash dog park and beach area. Visitors can boat, fish, hike, swim, play volleyball, picnic, or observe wildlife.
17.4 Miles
93% 160 votes
Farms & Ranches 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 MoreLess Info
Besides the 25 varieties of apples grown, the Pinte Tree Apple Orchard also is a strawberry farm. It has on its site its own bakery.
17.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Go Karts 11700 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of racing karts, racing tracks, and kart racing leagues at ProKART Indoor Racing. The kart racing venue hosts private parties and corporate events and offers a kids racing school.
17.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 1101 Crystal Lake Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55337 MoreLess Info
At Crystal Lake Beach, visitors can lounge in the sun, swim, fish, or go boating. The beach is situated in a 24 acre park with pavilions, tables, and grills in the picnic area.
17.9 Miles
50% 6 votes
Haunted Tours 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, MN 55306 MoreLess Info
Frightmares at Buck Hill is a horror-themed entertainment complex. It features a zombie paintball activity, three separate haunted houses with costumed staff and special effects, and a haunted trail, as well.
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