Free & Cheap Things to Do in Excelsior, MN

  • The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Excelsior, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Cooking Classes and Art Gallery.
  • From Excelsior Commons Beach to Tonka Bay Marina, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Excelsior and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
  • The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Excelsior, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Cooking Classes and Art Gallery.
  • From Excelsior Commons Beach to Tonka Bay Marina, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Excelsior and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
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12.7 Miles
93% 511 votes
Lake West Lake St and Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408 MoreLess Info
Located in the Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, tubing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, kite flying and other enjoyable waterfront activities. Visitors may rent watercraft and enjoy a meal at the Tin Fish, a restaurant by the water's edge.
12.7 Miles
97% 500 votes
Lake West 42nd St and West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409 MoreLess Info
Minneapolis is home to Lake Harriet, which covers almost 350 acres, plus a 67-acre coastal region. The lake features hiking trails, bike paths and two beaches. Professional lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours.
13.1 Miles
88% 8 votes
Children's Play Area 2200 Trail of Dreams Northwest, Prior Lake, MN MoreLess Info
From two story slides to arcade games, Playworks is an indoor playground with a variety of entertainment options. A favorite among the children is a musical floor game where different colors light up as they dance.
13.3 Miles
96% 26 votes
National & State Parks 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311 MoreLess Info
Multiple nature trails make Fish Lake Regional Park a destination for walking, hiking and biking. There is rental equipment for paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boats and kayaking. There is also a dog park for canine buddies.
14.2 Miles
The only museum in North America dedicated to the preservation and display of all forms of Russian art and artifacts is The Museum of Russian Art. It is currently housed in a lovely renovated building with multi-level galleries.
14.3 Miles
84% 1019 votes
Gardens 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
Art and nature lovers enjoy spending time at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, a series of outdoor art installations that fuels the imagination as its delights the eyes. The Garden covers 11 acres.
14.5 Miles
69% 462 votes
Arts Centers 1750 Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to the Walker Art Center, a combination art gallery and performance space. The Center connects the public with modern and emerging art, art forms and artists, including avant-garde dance ensembles and performance artists.
14.5 Miles
80% 129 votes
Parks 1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, MN 55403 MoreLess Info
Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.
14.6 Miles
84% 45 votes
Malls 12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MoreLess Info
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is an outdoor mall which consists of four blocks of upscale shopping and dining. They feature some of the most prominent retail brands like Aldo and Pottery Barn.
14.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 15790 Ridgemont Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy an outdoor ice skating rink and sledding hill at the Lakefront Community Warming House. The warming house offers concessions and the ice rink offers public skating sessions.
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