- 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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On the grounds of the Temple of ECK, Temple of ECK Contemplation Trails offer meditation strolls through fields of prairie grass and natural forest. Views of nearby Lake Louise are available, and signs with spiritual quotes adorn the path.
31.4 Miles
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60 votes
1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103
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A historical landmark, the Como Lakeside Pavilion has a cafe, banquet and meeting facilities, and paddle boat rentals available. It also has a lakeside stage that hosts concerts and plays during the summer months.
31.4 Miles
Lake Anne is located in the middle of 102 acres of hills and dense trees. The site hosts a beach area, dock and pier, several athletic fields and courts, a concessions area and nature trails.
31.4 Miles
Granite Bowl South is a local bowling alley featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Drink specials, open bowling, and recreational leagues are among the many attractions offered at the alley.
31.5 Miles
97%
410 votes
3675 Arboretum Drive, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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An affiliate of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is both a fun and educational place to visit. It features a number of public gardens with various plant and tree collections. There are also sculptures, a restaurant and gift shop on-site to enhance the experience.
31.5 Miles
Paisley Park is a music venue and the recording studio of the artist Prince. Although not open on a regular basis, the facility has been known to host parties and musical performances.
31.6 Miles
Clemens Gardens is adjacent to Munsinger Gardens. It features six European style gardens, the Formal Garden, the Perennial Garden, the Rest Area Garden, the Treillage Garden, the Virginia Clemens Rose Garden, and the White Garden. The garden is developed primarily by Bill and Virginia Clemens.
31.6 Miles
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16 votes
501 W. 78th Street, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN 55318
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Home to an improv comedy troup, Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret presents interactive performances in which the comedy is created from audience suggestions. They also serve dinner and drinks as part of a dinner theater.
31.6 Miles
Brindisi's Pub is a casual dining pub that offers both lunch and dinner and two daily happy hours. Patrons do not need reservations and can dine either indoors or outdoors on Brindisi's patio.