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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Teachers offer instructions on how to recreate a painting during courses at studio and venues throughout the city; drinks not included
0.8 Miles
73% 74 votes
Bowling 729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 MoreLess Info
With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
0.5 Miles
85% 13 votes
Restaurants 606 Washington Av. N., Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN MoreLess Info
The Loop is a popular sports bar and restaurant. They are well-known for their regular happy hours, Sunday brunch, vast food and drink menu and custom food buffets for special events.
3.9 Miles
80% 15 votes
History Museums 2097 Larpenteur Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55113 MoreLess Info
Visitors are able to view the historic Gibbs family farm house that is the basis of the Gibbs Farms Museum. The site also features a native prairie environment, a Dakota medicine garden, and pioneer crop gardens.
4.1 Miles
93% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 1625 West End Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 MoreLess Info
With the company's history dating back to more than 100 years ago, the Showplace Icon Theatre has now state of the art technologies and its own snack bar for the moviegoers to enjoy.
4.9 Miles
93% 690 votes
Parks 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 MoreLess Info
Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
5.0 Miles
83% 48 votes
Breweries 4811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 MoreLess Info
Find out how beer is made at Surly Brewing Company. After a guided tour of the production facility, visitors can then sample Surly beers in their spacious taproom.
5.3 Miles
50% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 1830 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 MoreLess Info
Featuring two auditoriums, Grandview 1 & 2 is an art deco styled cinema originally built in 1933 as a single-screen theater. The theater offers first-run feature films along with a traditional theater snack bar.
5.6 Miles
96% 46 votes
Specialty Museums 1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108 MoreLess Info
The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
5.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1020 S Woodlawn Avenue, Bloomington, MN 47401 MoreLess Info
The Bryan Park Pool is a municipal pool that offers aqua fit classes, two waterslides, and a seventeen-inch drop slide. The pool also features a concession area and group passes that include general admission and the waterslide.
5.9 Miles
71% 17 votes
Movie Theaters 760 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116 MoreLess Info
Featuring three movies on average, Highland Theater shows the latest films in its two screens. The theater is located in a 1930s Art Deco style building, featuring neon lit displays.
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