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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Puzzling Adventures Minneapolis / St Paul MoreLess Info
Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
21.6 Miles
79% 38 votes
Breweries 1900 Tower Dr W, Stillwater, MN 55082 MoreLess Info
Lift Bridge Brewing Company has several beers available throughout the year, including seasonal, experimental, and limited release brews. Guests can tour the brewery for free during select times on the weekends.
21.8 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.
21.8 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.
22.1 Miles
57% 23 votes
Other Entertainment 1910 South Greeley St., Stillwater, MN 55082 MoreLess Info
The Murder Mystery Company provides interactive mystery events. They provide a script which is tailored to an event where someone in the group dies in a comedic way and everyone else is involved in solving the mystery.
22.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1208 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN 55082 MoreLess Info
The recreational facilities at Lily Lake Park include a large indoor ice rink, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, and a boat launch with adjoining fishing pier. Standard features like picnic tables and a playground are also offered.
22.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 9740 201st St W, Lakeville, MN 55044 MoreLess Info
Ideal for a Sunday picnic or business event, Antlers Park is chock full of amenities for outdoor entertainment. Visitors enjoy the horseshoe pits, sand volleyball courts, swimming beach, and fishing pier.
22.9 Miles
92% 36 votes
Historic Buildings Stillwater, MN MoreLess Info
Washington County Historic Courthouse provides exhibits, tours, public events, and receptions. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an important cultural, economic, and historical resource for the St. Croix Valley.
22.9 Miles
100% 18 votes
History Museums Stillwater, MN MoreLess Info
Warden's House Museum was built in 1853 as the residence of the Minnesota Territorial Prison warden. The museum consists of 14 rooms decorated in the late 19th and early 20th century style. Patrons can take guided tours throughout the house.
22.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks E Broadway off of Lake Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025 MoreLess Info
Located in Forest Lake, Lakeside Park provides activities for the entire family. Offering beach access, visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports including swimming and boating. There is also a designated picnic space and a playground nearby.
23.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Breweries 402 Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 MoreLess Info
Formerly located in historic Stillwater, Minnesota the Staples Mill Brewing Company has permanently closed its doors. It was once known as a small craft brewing company using waste-minimizing brewing and packaging techniques.
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