Free & Cheap Things to Do in Minneapolis, MN

  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Lake and Parks.
  • From Lake Harriet to Stone Arch Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minneapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Stillwater and Shakopee.
  • The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, History Museums, Lake and Parks.
  • From Lake Harriet to Stone Arch Bridge, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minneapolis and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Burnsville, Stillwater and Shakopee.
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Twenty-four neon-lit lanes equipped with automatic scoring
8.3 Miles
83% 141 votes
National & State Parks 101 Snelling Lake Rd, St. Paul, MN 55111 MoreLess Info
Outdoor enthusiasts love visiting Fort Snelling State Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park features great fishing spots, shady picnic areas, hiking trails and bike paths. The park is open daily, but overnight camping is not allowed.
8.3 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.
8.5 Miles
94% 397 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
St. Paul's locus of sports and entertainment is the Xcel Energy Center, a huge complex that easily accommodates the city's largest events. It is the home rink of the Minnesota Red Wings, and is a popular concert stage that hosts international superstars.
8.5 Miles
97% 39 votes
History Museums 193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
8.6 Miles
88% 272 votes
Children's Museums 10 W Seventh St, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Kids and adults enjoy visiting the Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul. The Museum invites children to play, explore, touch, smell, manipulate and otherwise participate in each exhibit. It is particularly popular with toddlers and very young children.
8.6 Miles
64% 22 votes
Family Fun Center 7545 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 MoreLess Info
Along with bowling, Brunswick Zone XL offers an arcade room, laser tag and billiard tables for added fun and entertainment. A full-service bar and grill provides tasty concessions as well as beers and spirits for adult guests.
8.6 Miles
11% 19 votes
Music Venue 175 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Roy Wilkins Auditorium At St. Paul Rivercentre is a venue that operates out of a large gymnasium-like space and hosts a variety of events including concerts, games and trade shows. They have standing room and balcony seats.
8.7 Miles
91% 733 votes
Science Museums 120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Saint Paul is home to the Science Museum of Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to science education. It features dozens of permanent exhibits, plus regularly-changing visiting and special displays. The Science Museum of Minnesota is a popular destination for school field trips and is heavily involve…
8.7 Miles
82% 73 votes
Playgrounds 7700 York Ave. S, Edina, MN 55435 MoreLess Info
This is an indoor park with jungle gym, pool, mini basketball courts, jumping castle, slide, and a climbing area. The padded floor for the scooters and bikes is a good place for kids to play. This is a park especially made for kids to have fun.
8.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Comedy Clubs 2300 E. American Blvd., Bloomington, MN MoreLess Info
The Joke Joint is a comedy club that features live performances by a variety of touring comedians. The club also offers food and beverages from the adjacent restaurant and bar.
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