Free & Cheap Things to Do in Elk River, MN

  • The list below includes 36 free or cheap things to do in or near Elk River, Minnesota, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Lake.
  • From Elk River Activity Center to Rivers Edge Commons Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elk River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello, Wayzata, Andover and Maple Grove.
  • The list below includes 36 free or cheap things to do in or near Elk River, Minnesota, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Lake.
  • From Elk River Activity Center to Rivers Edge Commons Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elk River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello, Wayzata, Andover and Maple Grove.
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35.3 Miles
89% 18 votes
Movie Theaters 1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109 MoreLess Info
Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.
35.6 Miles
85% 60 votes
Movie Theaters 5677 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128 MoreLess Info
The Marcus Oakdale Cinema is a movie theatre featuring 17 modern auditoriums. Among these auditoriums is a 3 story tall and 70 foot wide UltraScreen auditorium, as well as multiple CineDine auditoriums, which allow for in-theatre dining.
35.7 Miles
81% 109 votes
Caverns & Caves 215 Wabasha St S, St. Paul, MN 55107 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 12,000 square feet within an underground cave system, the Wabasha Street Caves is a unique facility that is available for private events. The caves have been fitted with stucco ceilings, tile floors, a 60 foot bar, meeting rooms, and dining spaces.
35.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Comedy Clubs 2300 E. American Blvd., Bloomington, MN MoreLess Info
The Joke Joint is a comedy club that features live performances by a variety of touring comedians. The club also offers food and beverages from the adjacent restaurant and bar.
35.9 Miles
96% 52 votes
Colleges & Universities 9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 MoreLess Info
Designed in the spirit of the Japanese culture, the Normandale Japanese Garden is worth the while for those wishing to relax in this 2 acres-oasis. It can host weddings and other special events.
35.9 Miles
94% 32 votes
Historic Sites 2187 East Highway 101, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Murphy's Landing was established in 1969 and it covers 88 acres. It is a living museum, which depicts the life in the 19th century, with authentic building and demonstrations. There are also trails on this site.
35.9 Miles
83% 141 votes
National & State Parks 101 Snelling Lake Rd, St. Paul, MN 55111 MoreLess Info
Outdoor enthusiasts love visiting Fort Snelling State Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park features great fishing spots, shady picnic areas, hiking trails and bike paths. The park is open daily, but overnight camping is not allowed.
36.0 Miles
56% 153 votes
Maze 335 N Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
With its 2,500 square feet, the Amazing Mirror Maze is one of the largest mirror mazes in the world, providing unexpected twists at each corner for the entire family to enjoy.
36.0 Miles
83% 3562 votes
Specialty Shops 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
The largest mall in America and the 13th largest in the world, Mall of America has aquariums, themed indoor parks, restaurants, and more than 520 stores.
36.0 Miles
78% 74 votes
Aquariums 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
Located under the Mall of America, the Underwater Adventure may worth the while with its many programs: wild Amazon, touch of the wild woods, rock pool, scuba with the sharks, and others. It can host birthday parties and other events.
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