- The list below includes 17 free or cheap things to do in or near Austin, Minnesota, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Walking Trails, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From J.C. Hormel Nature Center to Spam Museum & Visitor Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Austin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albert Lea.
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A three-hour walking tour led by knowledgeable guides, Rochester Food Tours leads visitors on informative tasting tours of Rochester's various unique food shops and restaurants. All food tastings are included in the tour price.
35.5 Miles
Founded in 1938 and improved over the years, the Mayo Civic Center can accommodate more than 10,000 people in its 3 halls: the auditorium, the Taylor arena, and the exhibit hall.
35.5 Miles
Innovation and creativity within the realm of contemporary art is the focus of the Rochester Art Center. The exhibits and programming at the site are designed to reflect the connections between art and society.
35.7 Miles
The Assisi Heights is the motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, a women's Roman Catholic religious congregation.
36.3 Miles
Flowers and memorials still adorn the Plane Crash Site of Buddy Holly. The impromptu roadside shrine sits just north of Clear Lake, Iowa and is easily accessible by car or bicycle.
36.3 Miles
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15 votes
1643 North Broadway Street, Suite A, Rochester, MN 55906
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Offering a fun and playful learning environment, Minnesota Children's Museum Rochester seeks to service kids from a few months to pre-teen age. With hands-on and interactive exhibits, it is also a popular place for school field trips.
36.4 Miles
83%
12 votes
21 Elton Hills Drive N.W., Rochester, MN 55901
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A multi-purpose facility, Rochester Recreation Center offers fun for the entire family. Equipped with a swimming pool, skating rink and gym with both basketball and volleyball courts, the facility can be used year round.
37.0 Miles
97%
110 votes
701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906
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The Quarry Hill Nature Center is a nature center housed within the 320 acre Quarry Hill Park. The center offers nature trails, a pond, and a man-made sandstone cave. The park is also a suitable location for bird watching.
37.2 Miles
Architecture takes center stage at the Stockman House Museum in Mason City, Iowa. The building was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and its exhibits focus on Wright's work and his influence upon the Craftsman movement in architecture and furniture design.
37.3 Miles
Located within the Chop Restaurant, Eleven is a lounge offering a variety of food and drink options to its patrons. In addition to a full food menu, guests also enjoy a drink menu of wine, beer, and martinis.