- The list below includes 144 free or cheap things to do in or near Blaine, Minnesota, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and National & State Parks.
- From Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Pump it Up-The Inflatable Party Zone, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Blaine and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Stillwater and Bloomington.
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10.5 Miles
92%
36 votes
5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Situated on 320 acres inside the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, the Tamarack Nature Center is filled with boardwalks and trails. The boardwalks and trails give people access to prairies, ponds, forests, a play area, and more.
10.9 Miles
84%
45 votes
12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is an outdoor mall which consists of four blocks of upscale shopping and dining. They feature some of the most prominent retail brands like Aldo and Pottery Barn.
11.6 Miles
73%
74 votes
729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
11.9 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.
12.2 Miles
81%
48 votes
Washington Square and Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, MN
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Washington Square is a neighborhood bar and grill. They serve appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night menu. They have twenty varieties of beers on tap, and they offer venue for private parties.
12.2 Miles
The Loop is a popular sports bar and restaurant. They are well-known for their regular happy hours, Sunday brunch, vast food and drink menu and custom food buffets for special events.
12.2 Miles
64%
28 votes
P.O. Box 10529, White Bear Lake, MN
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The island of Isle Royale can be accessed by boat with The Grand Protage Isle Royale Transportation Line. The park is home to a variety of wildlife like moose, wolves, and more.
12.3 Miles
83%
169 votes
West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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St. Anthony Falls was long used as a main source of power during the 1700s and 1800s, but damage in the late 1800s led the US Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to stabilize the falls. There is currently a self-guided two mile loop trail and visitor center.
12.4 Miles
94%
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 Varsity Theater is a live performing arts auditorium that hosts concerts from local as well as touring artists in a relaxed and comfortable setting. The Varsity also hosts recitals, plays, and even trade shows and special event celebrations.