- 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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18.3 Miles
Visitors to Fur-Ever Wild can learn and observe up close North American fur-bearing wildlife such as foxes, bobcats, wolves and cougars. This working agricultural farm offers self-guided walking tours as well as accommodations for groups.
18.6 Miles
83%
169 votes
West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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St. Anthony Falls was long used as a main source of power during the 1700s and 1800s, but damage in the late 1800s led the US Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to stabilize the falls. There is currently a self-guided two mile loop trail and visitor center.
18.6 Miles
Featuring three movies on average, Highland Theater shows the latest films in its two screens. The theater is located in a 1930s Art Deco style building, featuring neon lit displays.
18.7 Miles
The Weisman Art Museum is located on the University of Minnesota main campus. It features a collection of fine arts from the contemporary period with most emphasis on its permanent pieces and some rotating items on loan.
18.7 Miles
Emulating an outdoor park in an indoor environment, Good Times Park has slides and playground equipment commonly found outdoors. The park also includes an inflatable jumper, a hologram game and an area for children to imagine and build.
18.7 Miles
73%
74 votes
729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
19.0 Miles
The Varsity Theater is a live performing arts auditorium that hosts concerts from local as well as touring artists in a relaxed and comfortable setting. The Varsity also hosts recitals, plays, and even trade shows and special event celebrations.
19.2 Miles
The Mariucci Arena is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This arena has been host to numerous NCAA events and features an Olympic-sized ice sheet, LED scoreboards, 18 luxury suites and has the ability to seat 10,000 fans.
19.3 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.
19.4 Miles
94%
210 votes
Located between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
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The University of Minnesota offers four coordinate campuses across the state. As one of the nation’s large schools, it features 250 student exchange programs, various degrees up to a doctoral level and multiple sports teams.