- 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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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.
15.5 Miles
Featuring 150 acres with 11 different themed fields, MN Pro Paintball is the largest paintball park in Minnesota. It offers all levels of play with group commanders and sheltered seating areas.
15.6 Miles
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410 votes
3675 Arboretum Drive, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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An affiliate of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is both a fun and educational place to visit. It features a number of public gardens with various plant and tree collections. There are also sculptures, a restaurant and gift shop on-site to enhance the experience.
15.7 Miles
An arts center with a community focus, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers art instruction in various media to students of all ages. The center also hosts collections of paintings, sculptures, and other artwork.
16.4 Miles
Maintained by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, Battle Creek Dog Park is free to the public. This off-leash dog park covers 35 acres and is completely fenced in for safety of the dogs.
16.4 Miles
An educational outdoor activity for the entire family, Fur-Ever Wild Wolves & Woods is home to a variety of both wildlife and non-wildlife animals. Guests can visit with the residents while also learning about them. Some animals living there include wolves, cougars, prairies, goats and chickens.
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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.
16.5 Miles
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25 votes
2840 North Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is full trees, shrubs and vines, as well as annuals and perennials that bloom throughout the year. The gardens are a popular place for weddings, and there are tours available onsite.
16.6 Miles
The Navarre Bowling Lanes in Wayzata, Minnesota features 10 wood lanes for family bowling and league activity. The facility, which is open from early morning to late night, is the place to go in Wayzata for bowling, beer and fun.
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1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.