- The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Forest Lake, Minnesota, including 84 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and National & State Parks.
- From Lake Side Park to Forest Lake 5 Theatre, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Forest Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis and Hudson.
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The center's two theaters have a mix of near Broadway quality shows that include dramas, comedies, children's productions and musicals. There's an art gallery, and gift shop on premise.
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This is a day and evening use park with no over nights allowed. During the summer canoe rentals, concessions, swim beaches and boat access to the lake are available; year round there are picnic sites, fishing, hiking, and walking trails.
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The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul is the seat of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It is also the United States' official Catholic shrine of Saint Paul the Apostle and Evangelist. It was built in 1841.
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Located between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
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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.
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Rice Park
109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Located nearby the Mississippi River, Rice Park is situated on 1.6 acres and is used for community events including a winter carnival and a children's festival. The park features a fountain, grass fields, trees and park benches.
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Located along the St. Croix River, Lakefront Park features a bandshell used for summer concerts along with water access for swimming, fishing and boating. The park also offers paved trails, a children's playground, picnic areas and volleyball courts.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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Saint Paul is home to the Science Museum of Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to science education. It features dozens of permanent exhibits, plus regularly-changing visiting and special displays. The Science Museum of Minnesota is a popular destination for school field trips and is heavily involve…
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St. Paul's locus of sports and entertainment is the Xcel Energy Center, a huge complex that easily accommodates the city's largest events. It is the home rink of the Minnesota Red Wings, and is a popular concert stage that hosts international superstars.
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With studios rented by local artists, Seasons On St Croix displays the ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and other work from over 160 artists. Visitors can stop by any of the studios to meet the artist.