Free & Cheap Things to Do in St. Paul, MN

  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Paul, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to St. Croix River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Paul and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings and Stillwater.
  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Paul, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to St. Croix River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Paul and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings and Stillwater.
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10.0 Miles
77% 1184 votes
Aquariums 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
Located beneath the sprawling Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 fascinating creatures. Tickets purchased online are sold at a discount.
10.1 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.
10.1 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.
10.1 Miles
69% 183 votes
Movie Theaters 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
Matinees, 4D movies, VIP seats and plenty of other things await the visitor at the 14 theaters in the Theaters at Mall of America.
10.1 Miles
58% 64 votes
Comedy Clubs 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
Guests at Rick Bronson's House of Comedy are able to enjoy a wide range of comedians, including local talent and big name headliners. They also have access to a full dinner menu that is served during the show.
10.6 Miles
92% 36 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 MoreLess Info
Situated on 320 acres inside the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, the Tamarack Nature Center is filled with boardwalks and trails. The boardwalks and trails give people access to prairies, ponds, forests, a play area, and more.
10.8 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.
10.8 Miles
Sculpture Parks 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN 55123 MoreLess Info
This park is a 60-acre wooded trail decorated with stone sculptures. It includes the Sculpture Garden where works of art are sculpted into the side of hills, and the Theater in the Woods which is an outdoor amphitheater showing theatrical, musical and literary performances.
10.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Karaoke Bar 1977 Silver Bell Rd., Eagan, MN MoreLess Info
Do Re Mi is a family friendly karaoke venue with spacious, themed rooms all fitted with high quality sound systems and state-of-the-art karaoke equipment. They offer a diverse song collection featuring songs in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
11.0 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.
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