Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bloomington, MN

  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Bloomington, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Comedy Clubs, Maze and Movie Theaters.
  • From Normandale Japanese Garden to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington 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 Bloomington, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Aquariums, Comedy Clubs, Maze and Movie Theaters.
  • From Normandale Japanese Garden to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bloomington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
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Paddleboarding 220 Grove Lane East, Wayzata, MN 55391 MoreLess Info
A full service stand-up paddle board seller and service provider, Wai Nani Surf & Paddle-Day Classes offers lessons for beginner and intermediate stand-up paddle boarders. The shop also hosts races.
14.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 339 3rd Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 MoreLess Info
Excelsior Commons Beach is a 13 acre beach-side park offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as being venue to several seasonal special events. Attractions include picnic areas, a playground, a baseball field, public restrooms, and open docks.
14.4 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.
14.7 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.
14.8 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.
14.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Marinas 220 Tonka Bay Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 MoreLess Info
Billing itself as the largest full-service facility on Lake Minnetonka, Tonka Bay Marina provides rental slips along their dock space. In addition to sales and full mechanic service, they also have an enclosed dry holding boat stack area.
14.9 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Featuring 24 lanes, Louisville Lanes Bowling Center offers open, league and glow-in-the-dark bowling along with private party hosting. The center provides a bar and grill, arcade games, pool tables, dartboards and an outdoor patio.
14.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 5601 Manitou Road, Excelsior, MN 55331 MoreLess Info
An award winning bowling and entertainment center in Excelsior, Country Club Lanes is open 7 days a week. Frequent bowlers can also participate in leagues, and on special nights guests can enjoy glow bowling,
15.0 Miles
94% 32 votes
Gardens 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN MoreLess Info
Millenium Garden features a variety of flower gardens, fountains, brick walkways, trails, a labyrinth, and an open green space. It is a popular venue for weddings, family affairs, and corporate picnics.
15.3 Miles
22% 54 votes
Festivals 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN MoreLess Info
Those looking for thrills can always go to the Trail of Terror and enjoy one or more of its special packages: the zombie paintball, the haunted woods, or the gypsy grotto, to name just a few.
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