Free & Cheap Things to Do in St. Paul, MN

  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Paul, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to St. Croix River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Paul and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings and Stillwater.
  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Paul, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to St. Croix River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Paul and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings and Stillwater.
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34.8 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.
35.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks PO Box 193, Elk River, MN 55330 MoreLess Info
Organizing teams for children of all ages, Elk River Youth Hockey Office hosts games and tournaments at its ice rink. The center hosts a program that teaches children how to skate on the ice every year.
35.4 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.
35.7 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.
35.8 Miles
91% 75 votes
Specialty Shops 20430 Johnson Memorial Drive, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
Described as 'Minnesota's Largest Candy Store', Jim's Apple Farm is store that has sweets of all kinds and puzzles for sale. The store used to focus on apple-related and baked goods, but has become a popular tourist destination known for it's abundance of candy.
36.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paintball 8200 Old Highway 169 Blvd, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
With eight different fields to play on and a variety of rental packages available, Action Packed Paintball Games offers a variety of choices to enthusiasts. This dedicated paintball park also has grills and a picnic area available as well.
36.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 160 N Tyler Road, Red Wing, MN 55066 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring eight auditoriums, Red Wing Cinema 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
36.6 Miles
89% 133 votes
National & State Parks 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN 55084 MoreLess Info
At Interstate State Park, people can canoe the flat water, kayak through the rapids, or relax on excursion boats. The park highlights are the scenic river views, rock climbing, canoeing, fishing, viewing the glacial potholes, and camping but the park's campground is closed until April 1, 2014.
36.6 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks 19825 Park Blvd, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
The Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area is a recreational park that supports activities such as biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The park has a diverse trail system and can be used for snowmobiling.
36.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
National & State Parks 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls, MN 55084 MoreLess Info
Taylors Falls is a small historic town located on the St. Croix River. Tourists commonly visit the village to observe the scenic and picturesque local area and spend time hiking or camping in nature.
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