Free & Cheap Things to Do in Roseville, MN

  • The list below includes 212 free or cheap things to do in or near Roseville, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and History Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to Como Lakeside Pavilion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Roseville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
  • The list below includes 212 free or cheap things to do in or near Roseville, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and History Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to Como Lakeside Pavilion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Roseville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Hastings.
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Limousine tours cruise through wine country, stopping at three wineries and a cheese farm to shop and try samples
1.7 Miles
93% 690 votes
Parks 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 MoreLess Info
Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
1.7 Miles
90% 60 votes
Lake 1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
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.
1.7 Miles
91% 34 votes
Parks 1431 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
Como Park is a community park that is home to the Como Park Zoo, an 18-hole golf course, and a lakeside pavilion. The park supports activities including fishing, kayaking, running, and wildlife viewing.
1.8 Miles
80% 15 votes
History Museums 2097 Larpenteur Ave West, St. Paul, MN 55113 MoreLess Info
Visitors are able to view the historic Gibbs family farm house that is the basis of the Gibbs Farms Museum. The site also features a native prairie environment, a Dakota medicine garden, and pioneer crop gardens.
2.4 Miles
96% 46 votes
Specialty Museums 1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108 MoreLess Info
The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
3.9 Miles
94% 210 votes
Colleges & Universities Located between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN MoreLess Info
The University of Minnesota offers four coordinate campuses across the state. As one of the nation’s large schools, it features 250 student exchange programs, various degrees up to a doctoral level and multiple sports teams.
4.0 Miles
100% 33 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 1901 Southeast 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455 MoreLess Info
The Mariucci Arena is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This arena has been host to numerous NCAA events and features an Olympic-sized ice sheet, LED scoreboards, 18 luxury suites and has the ability to seat 10,000 fans.
4.3 Miles
97% 39 votes
History Museums 193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
4.3 Miles
100% 13 votes
Monuments State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
4.3 Miles
88% 91 votes
Music Venue 1308 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 MoreLess Info
The Varsity Theater is a live performing arts auditorium that hosts concerts from local as well as touring artists in a relaxed and comfortable setting. The Varsity also hosts recitals, plays, and even trade shows and special event celebrations.
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