Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shakopee, MN

  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Shakopee, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Race Tracks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Murphy's Landing to Canterbury Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shakopee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Bloomington.
  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Shakopee, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Race Tracks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
  • From Murphy's Landing to Canterbury Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shakopee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Bloomington.
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16.6 Miles
84% 1019 votes
Gardens 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
Art and nature lovers enjoy spending time at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, a series of outdoor art installations that fuels the imagination as its delights the eyes. The Garden covers 11 acres.
16.6 Miles
96% 91 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN 55441 MoreLess Info
A park which offers swimming beach, fishing pier, lighted trails, and a play area. They also rent out kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. A GPS unit can be checked out from the Visitor Center free of charge, to be used only within the park.
16.7 Miles
97% 1623 votes
Art Museum 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 MoreLess Info
The venerable Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is open Tuesday through Saturday on every day but Thanksgiving, and museum admission is free. Special travelling exhibits, however, often require a small entrance fee.
16.8 Miles
91% 340 votes
History Museums 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 MoreLess Info
The American Swedish Institute was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. The castle currently serves as a combination museum and historic home with a variety of exhibits and programs on Swedish culture.
16.8 Miles
80% 129 votes
Parks 1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.
16.9 Miles
69% 462 votes
Arts Centers 1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to the Walker Art Center, a combination art gallery and performance space. The Center connects the public with modern and emerging art, art forms and artists, including avant-garde dance ensembles and performance artists.
17.1 Miles
52% 178 votes
Malls btwn Washington Ave and 13th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
The Nicollet Mall boasts two million square feet of retail space. This dining and shopping district spreads across 12 blocks of downtown Minneapolis and features a free METRO bus for easy transportation from store to store.
17.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 17100 Station Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044 MoreLess Info
Whitetail Woods Regional Park sits at 456 beautiful acres. Activities at the park include picnicking, hiking, geocaching, sledding, snowshoeing, fawn crossing, camping, a place to start a recreational bonfire, and cross country skiing.
17.4 Miles
95% 1393 votes
Parks 4801 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55417 MoreLess Info
Spanning over 190 acres and accented by a huge waterfall, Minnehaha Park offers pristine areas for hiking, photography, birdwatching, fishing and other activities. During warm weather, the park is a popular picnic and concert venue.
17.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 20944 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044 MoreLess Info
An eight-lane bowling center, Lakeville Family Bowl offers open and league bowling along with birthday party and tournament hosting. The center provides bowling specials, a bar and a kitchen with a full dining menu.
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