Free & Cheap Things to Do in Apple Valley, MN

  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Apple Valley, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Great Clips IMAX Theatre to Bogart's Nightclub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apple Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Apple Valley, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Great Clips IMAX Theatre to Bogart's Nightclub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apple Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
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16.6 Miles
58% 50 votes
Family Fun Center SE Corner of hwy 7 and 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345 MoreLess Info
Big Thrill Factory is a family entertainment center and arcade. Visitors will find an 18-hole miniature golf course, bowling, a laser tag arena, bumper cars, climbing walls, arcade games, and an in-house pizzeria.
16.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Recreation Centers 1355 S Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy a fitness and aquatics center at the YMCA - Hastings. This YMCA offers swimming lessons, exercise classes, youth programs, and personal training, and also features a sauna and whirlpool.
16.7 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.
16.7 Miles
85% 183 votes
Art Museum 333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55455 MoreLess Info
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.
16.7 Miles
100% 13 votes
Monuments State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
16.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1325 S Frontage Road, Hastings, MN 55033 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a 9 screen movie theatre that features stadium seating at Hastings Theatre. The theatre has a game room and is available to host birthday parties and other special events.
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.
16.8 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.
16.8 Miles
96% 55 votes
Hiking Trails 500 Lafayette Rd, St. Paul, MN 55155 MoreLess Info
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.
16.9 Miles
95% 507 votes
Bridges West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414 MoreLess Info
One of Minneapolis' most striking features is the Stone Arch Bridge, a beautiful and majestic bridge that spans the Mississippi River. The bridge is particularly lovely at night, when recessed lighting illuminates the undersides of its arches.
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