- The list below includes 118 free or cheap things to do in or near Stillwater, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Breweries, History Museums, Other Entertainment and Specialty Museums.
- From Historic Lift Stillwater Bridge to Pioneer park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Stillwater and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Hastings and Hudson.
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17.8 Miles
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1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
18.1 Miles
Dodge Nature Center introduces farm life to children to fill them with appreciation for the environment. The Center provides environmental-based education to thousands of children and hosts more participants through family programs, camps, community events, and open hiking.
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1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
19.1 Miles
Visitors are able to view the historic Gibbs family farm house that is the basis of the Gibbs Farms Museum. The site also features a native prairie environment, a Dakota medicine garden, and pioneer crop gardens.
19.7 Miles
Featuring two auditoriums, Grandview 1 & 2 is an art deco styled cinema originally built in 1933 as a single-screen theater. The theater offers first-run feature films along with a traditional theater snack bar.
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Carpenter Nature Center provides opportunities for patrons to explore the outdoors. The center has property on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of St. Croix River and offers hiking trails, exhibits with live animals and wildlife throughout the restored prairie.
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12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55003
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Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center provides the opportunity to explore the outdoors. Hiking is done throughout tall pines, restored prairies and wooded ravines. Carpenter St. Croix Valley has live animals on display and also features a raptor mews.
20.8 Miles
Featuring three movies on average, Highland Theater shows the latest films in its two screens. The theater is located in a 1930s Art Deco style building, featuring neon lit displays.
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210 votes
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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The Mariucci Arena is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This arena has been host to numerous NCAA events and features an Olympic-sized ice sheet, LED scoreboards, 18 luxury suites and has the ability to seat 10,000 fans.