Huge List of the Highest-Rated Free Things To Do in Minnesota

No Money, No Problem. Minnesota's Top Free Attractions Await!

Everything costs more these days. Groceries, gas, eating out, basically leaving the house. Sometimes it feels like having fun requires a small loan.

Thankfully, Minnesota is pretty good at giving us things to do that don't require pulling out a credit card.

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I've lived in Minnesota for nearly a decade now, and one thing I've learned is that you really don't have to spend a bunch of money to enjoy this state. Some of the best days are the simple ones wandering around somewhere you've never been, checking out a small town, finding a trail or lake, or taking the family somewhere that doesn't end with a receipt long enough to qualify as a scarf.

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And there are plenty of options.

From lakes, parks and scenic spots to museums, landmarks and places worth exploring in the Twin Cities and beyond, Minnesota has a surprising number of highly-rated attractions you can visit without spending a dime.

Which also makes this a pretty handy list to keep around when summer reaches that point where you've already heard "What are we doing today?" approximately 4,000 times.

Scroll through the 30 highest-rated free things to do in Minnesota below, pack some snacks, put on some Prince, and go explore the state without watching your bank account quietly weep.