- The list below includes 184 free or cheap things to do in or near Minnetonka, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Family Fun Center, Beaches and Parks.
- From Three Rivers Park District to Lake Minnetonka LTR Regional Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Minnetonka and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
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                175 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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            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.        
    
    
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            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…        
    
    
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            Dodge Nature Center introduces farm life to children to fill them with appreciation for the environment. The Center provides environmental-based education to thousands of children and hosts more participants through family programs, camps, community events, and open hiking.        
    
    
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                State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101
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            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.        
    
    
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                120 West Kellogg Blvd Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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            The Science Museum of Minnesota is a non-profit museum that has five permanent galleries that cover topics such as the human body and physical science and technology. The Mississippi river can be seen from the windows of the museum.        
    
    
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            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.        
    
    
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            Rice Park
                
                109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, St. Paul, MN 55101
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            Located nearby the Mississippi River, Rice Park is situated on 1.6 acres and is used for community events including a winter carnival and a children's festival. The park features a fountain, grass fields, trees and park benches.        
    
    
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            Designed to stimulate pretend play, Minnesota Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays and exhibits for children. These exhibits include climbing play structures, a miniature village, and grocery store.        
    
    
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            Grand Slam provides a range of family games and activities. The facility offers a play zone that includes a coliseum themed ballistic area, an 18- hole mini golf course, batting cages, laser tag, and bumper cars.