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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41.9 Miles
88% 8 votes
City Tours 420 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 MoreLess Info
A tour of the city can be offered by the Red Wing Trolley, with a vintage trolley and a driver dressed accordingly to that period in time.
41.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 1166 Oak Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 MoreLess Info
With over 150,000 artifacts and archival materials, the Goodhue County Historical Society has been preserving and presenting the Goodhue County history since 1869. Permanent exhibits include geology, natural history, archaeology, Native American history, military, and business and industry.
42.0 Miles
94% 118 votes
Hiking Trails Red Wing, MN MoreLess Info
As the Mississippi River passes through Red Wing, Minnesota, it passes the majestic Barn Bluff. The bluff is a tall, long elevated section of shoreline that features prominently in many legends of the Dakota Nation.
42.0 Miles
99% 69 votes
Lake Red Wing, MN MoreLess Info
Red Wing is home to Lake Pepin, a 21-mile stretch of the Missouri River that is the longest naturally occuring lake along its entire length. The lake is home to over 60 fish species and many types of freshwater plants.
43.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums Pottery Place Mall, Red Wing, MN 55066 MoreLess Info
With preserved artifacts that tell a story, the Red Wing Pottery Museum has shelves and tables worth of stoneware and art pottery. Exhibits include folk art, utilitarian dinnerware, vintage photographs of pottery being made, and a timeline of pottery innovation.
43.4 Miles
96% 54 votes
Parks 515 Nymphara Lane, Red Wing, MN MoreLess Info
5 shelters which can be rented, playgrounds, picnic areas, and other amenities await those wishing to visit Colvill Park. There is also the Colvill Courtyard, which can accommodate up to 200 people.
43.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Ice Skating 215 Pioneer Road, Red Wing, MN 55066 MoreLess Info
An ice skating rink owned and operated by the Red Wing School District, Bergwall Arena is one of two home arenas for the Red Wing Figure Skating Club and the Red Wing Hockey Association. The arena also offers open skating.
44.4 Miles
72% 96 votes
Lake Rochester, MN MoreLess Info
Covering 50 acres, Silver Lake is basically a freshwater reservoir which acts as a heat sink, cooling down the electrical power plant. During the summer, canoes and paddleboats can be rented from the nearby park.
45.1 Miles
71% 34 votes
National & State Parks 11411 Clementa Ave NW, Monticello, MN 55362 MoreLess Info
Lake Maria State Park offers hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. They have a boardwalk winding through a marsh which is good for strolling. This park is home to the Blandings turtle which is one of Minnesota's threatened species.
48.9 Miles
89% 133 votes
National & State Parks 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN 55084 MoreLess Info
At Interstate State Park, people can canoe the flat water, kayak through the rapids, or relax on excursion boats. The park highlights are the scenic river views, rock climbing, canoeing, fishing, viewing the glacial potholes, and camping but the park's campground is closed until April 1, 2014.
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