Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rochester, MN

  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, Minnesota, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Historic Homes, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial to Douglas Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester.
  • The list below includes 25 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, Minnesota, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Historic Homes, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
  • From Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial to Douglas Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester.
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Choose from a bounty of dishes, figurines, and other ceramic creations to paint in vibrant colors, then hand off to staff to glaze and fire
32.4 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.
32.6 Miles
97% 482 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Wabasha, MN MoreLess Info
Eagle Watch Observatory gives visitors a chance to watch eagles up close. There are classrooms where trainers present everything there is to know about eagles. Visitors, especially children are encouraged to have their photo taken with the eagles.
32.8 Miles
96% 505 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 50 Pembroke Avenue, Wabasha, MN 55981 MoreLess Info
National Eagle Center is an interpretive center which is home to rescued eagles, four of them are bald eagles and one is a golden eagle. They aim to promote awareness of the biology, ecology and natural history of these eagles through exhibits, and live eagle programs.
32.8 Miles
35% 49 votes
History Museums 306 3rd St., Pepin, WI 54759 MoreLess Info
At the Laura Ingles Wilder Museum, visitors can see items like those used by Laura and her family in a home that was built to resemble the one they would have lived in. The museum's site is the location of the Little House in the Big Woods.
33.1 Miles
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Marinas 35853 Highway 61 Blvd, Lake City, MN 55041 MoreLess Info
Hansen's Harbor & Trailer Court offers a variety of services and amenities. The company offers boat maintenance, storage, transient slips, and a launch ramp, as well as restrooms, a picnic area, and sandy beach.
33.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums Pottery Place Mall, Red Wing, MN 55066 MoreLess Info
With preserved artifacts that tell a story, the Red Wing Pottery Museum has shelves and tables worth of stoneware and art pottery. Exhibits include folk art, utilitarian dinnerware, vintage photographs of pottery being made, and a timeline of pottery innovation.
33.6 Miles
57% 7 votes
Parks Alma, WI MoreLess Info
Located near the Mississippi River, Rieck's Lake Park features playground equipment and bathroom facilities for visitors to use. The location, which is often visited by fishermen, also offers an affordable camping opportunity.
33.7 Miles
91% 92 votes
Walking Trails 1304 21 St NE, Austin, MN MoreLess Info
The J.C. Hormel Nature Center is home to 10 miles of hiking trails that will take nature lovers and visitors to forests, prairies and wetlands of Minnesota. With its leveled and easy terrains, it is a convenient place for children to know more about nature and wildlife.
33.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site S2221 Hwy 35, Alma, WI 54601 MoreLess Info
The Great River Harbor is a campground and marina offering a number of services to its guests. Amenities at the harbor include pontoon boat rentals, showers and restrooms, a nature trail, and many others to enjoy.
33.8 Miles
100% 19 votes
Fishing River Street, Alma, WI MoreLess Info
This seasonal Mississippi River fishing float excursion provides boat transportation to and from the float, benches, restrooms, minnow buckets, landing nets, and expert information. There are three bunk rooms on the float for night fishing trips. Food is available at the Float Cafe.
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