- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Monticello, Minnesota, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
- From Lake Maria State Park to Osowski's Flea Market & Orchard, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monticello and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Cloud, Elk River, Maple Grove and Andover.
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42.2 Miles
71%
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120 West Kellogg Blvd Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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The Science Museum of Minnesota is a non-profit museum that has five permanent galleries that cover topics such as the human body and physical science and technology. The Mississippi river can be seen from the windows of the museum.
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401 East 104th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420
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Pond-Dakota Mission Park is the site of the historic Oak Grove Mission and Gideon Pond House. Patrons can view the Minnesota River Valley or access the river valley trails from the park. The Pond house is open for tours.
42.9 Miles
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.
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2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
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As a recreational center, Maplewood Community Center offers a variety of classes and activities for the residents of its city. In addition to a gym, the facilities include a sport shop, racquetball court, pool, and theater.
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White Bear Av. and Frost St., Maplewood, MN
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Ramsey County Sheriff's Department Fright Farm is a haunted house that features an all adult cast of performers. The haunting experience is produced by professional craftsmen, theater artists, and law enforcement professionals.
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From two story slides to arcade games, Playworks is an indoor playground with a variety of entertainment options. A favorite among the children is a musical floor game where different colors light up as they dance.
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450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Besides the 25 varieties of apples grown, the Pinte Tree Apple Orchard also is a strawberry farm. It has on its site its own bakery.
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Venue 13 is a music venue along with a bar and restaurant. Besides live music on their stage or patio they also offer a number of nights and specials, including happy hour every day and bar bingo.
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1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.
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Burnsville Lions Playground features free wi-fi for adults and a large playground for kids that includes 87 play pieces for swinging, sliding and climbing. There are also picnic shelters, nature trails, a volleyball court and a soccer field.