- 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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Located along the St. Croix River, Lakefront Park features a bandshell used for summer concerts along with water access for swimming, fishing and boating. The park also offers paved trails, a children's playground, picnic areas and volleyball courts.
35.0 Miles
The center's two theaters have a mix of near Broadway quality shows that include dramas, comedies, children's productions and musicals. There's an art gallery, and gift shop on premise.
35.0 Miles
With studios rented by local artists, Seasons On St Croix displays the ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and other work from over 160 artists. Visitors can stop by any of the studios to meet the artist.
35.0 Miles
Overlooking the St. Croix River Valley, Birkmose Park is a leisure park that is home to multiple India Burial Mounds. The site also features an open play area that can be used for football or soccer.
35.3 Miles
A space of quiet meditation and contemplation on the Carleton College Campus, Joryo-en Japanese Garden welcomes visitors. A combination of lichen-covered rocks, carefully-placed bushes, and intentional landscaping, the garden embodies the principles of Zen.
35.4 Miles
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.
35.4 Miles
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100 S College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
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Carleton College Cowling Arboretum or 'arb' are acres of land next to Carleton College. It is divided into upper and lower arb. The upper arb which is closer to the campus and Northfield residents has trials for bike use, while the lower arb has primary conservation and educational importance.
35.4 Miles
A museum devoted to 'encouraging curiosity about the world,' Depot Diner...a musuem has a wide variety of collections of artifacts from human and natural history. The museum features more than 30 exhibits in three halls.
35.4 Miles
The Contented Cow is a British style pub offering a rotating stock of beers on tap. A limited assortment of food is also available with a larger availability at the nearby Indian restaurant Chapati, the pub's sister property.
35.8 Miles
Inspired by the American military and aviation, American Sky Brewing Co. offers beers with names like Tailgunner, Sneak Attack and Dogfight. The brewery features a tap room, the Hangar, and offers tours of its facility.