The City's Best Bargains

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,644 Lists

Updated: May 30, 2002

Even with a busted bank account, there's still fun to be had in T.C. For cheap meals, free events and other wallet-friendly fare--you just have to know where to look. So, put away that pocketbook and prepare to find yourself in one of these money-saving situations.

On this page:Cheap Eats, Free Attractions, Inexpensive Dates.

Cheap Eats

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Quang Pastry & Deli
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    2719 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cossetta Italian Market
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    211 Seventh St W, St Paul, MN 55102 (map)

    A bustling Italian eatery that's been serving home-style delicacies since 1911.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Broders Cucina Italiana
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    2308 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mickey's Diner
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    36 Seventh St W, St Paul, MN 55102 (map)

Free Attractions

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
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    1360 N Lexington Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103 (map)

    With golf, flowers and a free zoo, it's a winner.

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mall Of America
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    8100 24th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425 (map)

  3. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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    Vineland Pl and Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    Some of the most memorable works in the Walker Art Center's collection sit on the grass of this urban garden.

  4. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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    2400 Third Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)

    A splendid, sprawling building that covers much ground--physically, chronologically and culturally.

  5. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chain of Lakes
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    W Calhoun Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (map)

    Minneapolis' best-known lakes boast the Twin Cities' best human scenery.

Inexpensive Dates

  1. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bryant-Lake Bowl
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    810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    Come for the bowling, stay for the food and entertainment.

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Duluth Lakewalk
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    S 27th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55806 (map)

    Head up north to walk along the largest of the Great Lakes.

  3. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit
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    2300 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 (map)

    Sing "Roll out the Barrel" accompanied by strolling accordionists and waltz merrily with the servers.

  4. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Khan's Mongolian Barbeque
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    2720 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113 (map)

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