Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mankato, MN

  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Mankato, Minnesota, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Red Jacket Trail to Minneopa State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mankato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Ulm, Ely and North Mankato.
  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Mankato, Minnesota, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Red Jacket Trail to Minneopa State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mankato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Ulm, Ely and North Mankato.
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44.4 Miles
67% 18 votes
National & State Parks Owatonna, MN MoreLess Info
Rice Lake State Park is a state park of Minnesota. The park surrounds Rice Lake which attracts waterfowl during migrations because of its shallow waters and marshy edges. The highlights of the park are birdwatching, canoeing, and nature observation.
44.8 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 1700 Hwy 3 S, Northfield, MN 55057 MoreLess Info
Offering the latest in technology, Jesse James Lanes is modern bowling at its best. The lanes feature automated scoring on LCD screens, sixteen bowling lanes, a drink bar and a pro shop.
44.9 Miles
- 3 votes
Colleges & Universities 1 N College Street, Northfield, MN 55057 MoreLess Info
A small liberal arts college, Carleton College offers a variety of academic programs, majors, and pursuits. The college also hosts frequent artistic and cultural events, including plays, concerts, and lectures.
46.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Museum 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN 55057 MoreLess Info
A museum devoted to 'encouraging curiosity about the world,' Depot Diner...a musuem has a wide variety of collections of artifacts from human and natural history. The museum features more than 30 exhibits in three halls.
46.1 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.
46.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters Northbridge Mall, 2510 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 MoreLess Info
Located inside the Northbridge Mall, Mall Cinema 7 Theater shows the latest flicks with digital sound technology. On Tuesday, it has a special deal for tickets for $5 and free beverages with the purchase of popcorn.
46.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 2510 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 MoreLess Info
Seven screens show current box office releases at Northbridge Mall 7 Theatre. Theatre amenities include digital sound, 3D showings and four-day advance ticket sales. Auditorium rentals and private group showings are offered.
46.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Pubs 302B Division Street South, Northfield, MN 55057 MoreLess Info
The Contented Cow is a British style pub offering a rotating stock of beers on tap. A limited assortment of food is also available with a larger availability at the nearby Indian restaurant Chapati, the pub's sister property.
46.3 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.
46.3 Miles
85% 41 votes
History Museums Northfield, MN MoreLess Info
Northfield Historical Society Museum preserves the history of Northfield Minnesota such as the attempted bank robbery of Jesse James and his outlaw band in 1876. Exhibits include actual artifacts and photographs of the incident.
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