Free & Cheap Things to Do in Edina, MN

  • The list below includes 187 free or cheap things to do in or near Edina, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Malls, Recreation Centers and Parks.
  • From Edinborough Park to Southdale Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edina and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
  • The list below includes 187 free or cheap things to do in or near Edina, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Playgrounds, Malls, Recreation Centers and Parks.
  • From Edinborough Park to Southdale Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Edina and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
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13.3 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.
13.4 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.
13.4 Miles
97% 66 votes
River St. Paul, MN MoreLess Info
St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
13.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 17100 Toronto Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372 MoreLess Info
At the Ponds Athletic Complex, athletes can enjoy a variety of open, well-maintained fields. Visitors can play football, soccer, and youth baseball and softball, as well as use the regulation baseball field.
13.8 Miles
96% 55 votes
Hiking Trails 500 Lafayette Rd, St. Paul, MN 55155 MoreLess Info
A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.
13.8 Miles
92% 39 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 18106 Texas Ave, Prior Lake, MN MoreLess Info
Open throughout the year, Cleary Lake Regional Park offers activities for both the warm and cold months. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, golfing, and hiking in addition to snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and dog sledding.
14.0 Miles
64% 22 votes
Family Fun Center 7545 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 MoreLess Info
Along with bowling, Brunswick Zone XL offers an arcade room, laser tag and billiard tables for added fun and entertainment. A full-service bar and grill provides tasty concessions as well as beers and spirits for adult guests.
14.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Featuring 24 lanes, Louisville Lanes Bowling Center offers open, league and glow-in-the-dark bowling along with private party hosting. The center provides a bar and grill, arcade games, pool tables, dartboards and an outdoor patio.
14.5 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.
14.6 Miles
22% 54 votes
Festivals 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN MoreLess Info
Those looking for thrills can always go to the Trail of Terror and enjoy one or more of its special packages: the zombie paintball, the haunted woods, or the gypsy grotto, to name just a few.
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