- The list below includes 184 free or cheap things to do in or near Minnetonka, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Beaches and Parks.
- From Three Rivers Park District to Lake Minnetonka LTR Regional Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minnetonka and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
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193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
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Situated along the shore of Fish Lake, beside the Community Center is Fish Lake Park. The park has a playground, a sand volleyball court, two baseball diamonds, a basketball court, outdoor pavilion and picnic shelters with charcoal grills.
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St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
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Comprised of 12,000 square feet within an underground cave system, the Wabasha Street Caves is a unique facility that is available for private events. The caves have been fitted with stucco ceilings, tile floors, a 60 foot bar, meeting rooms, and dining spaces.
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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.
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A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.
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At Ritter Farms, visitors can browse a wide range of fresh produce, jams, pickles, and other goods at its farm market. The market changes which produce it carries depending on the season.
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225 Water Street, Jordan, MN 55352
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At 225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company, which is rarely open to the public anymore, guests can shop for unique items. Located in an historic building, categories of items include art, glass, crafts, vintage, and home & garden.
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102 Water Street, Jordan, MN 55352
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Offering courses in polymer clay art, Maureen Carlson's Center for Creative Arts features artists that provide instructions for creating small sculptures. The center also hosts an event where an artist will create a clay character while telling a story.
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Located in Jordan, Minnesota, the Zap Arcade is a retro fun spot for the whole family. Arcade games include the Double Dragon, and themed arcades that feature Ms. Pac-Man, Zaxxon, Road Riot and the ever-popular Mario Brothers.