- The list below includes 197 free or cheap things to do in or near Apple Valley, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Dance Clubs, Parks and History Museums.
- From Great Clips IMAX Theatre to Bogart's Nightclub, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Apple Valley and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
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People, places and events of Scott County history are displayed at Scott County Historical Society's Stans Museum. Permanent and temporary exhibits are offered. Open Tuesday through Saturday; ages five and under are free.
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The Scott County Historical Society is a non-profit organization that has the goal of locating, collecting, and preserving the history of Scott County. The society has a collection that includes books, artifacts, oral histories, and newspapers.
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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.
16.0 Miles
Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota History Center, a historical and interpretive museum for adults and children. The Center features a core of permanent exhibits augmented by traveling and rotating presentations. It also contains a series of shops and booths for visiting vendors.
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Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.
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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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Shady Oak Beach is a white sand beach stretching about 76 feet. Attractions include two sand play areas, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters, canoe rentals, public restrooms, and fishing areas.
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The Three Rivers Park District is a recreational district that supports activities including archery, geocaching, biking, boating, camping, fishing, and picnicking. The district also has a couple of playgrounds and a swimming pool.
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St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.