Free & Cheap Things to Do in Coon Rapids, MN

  • The list below includes 140 free or cheap things to do in or near Coon Rapids, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Batting Cages, Parks, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Grand Slam to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Coon Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington and Eden Prairie.
  • The list below includes 140 free or cheap things to do in or near Coon Rapids, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Batting Cages, Parks, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Grand Slam to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Coon Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington and Eden Prairie.
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Dino's Gyros 1700 Snelling Ave., Falcon Heights, MN MoreLess Info
Local eatery offers up a unique blend of Mediterranean spices, fresh vegetables, and Greek style rotisserie meats to entice the taste buds
9.1 Miles
83% 48 votes
Breweries 4811 Dusharme Dr., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 MoreLess Info
Find out how beer is made at Surly Brewing Company. After a guided tour of the production facility, visitors can then sample Surly beers in their spacious taproom.
10.2 Miles
96% 26 votes
National & State Parks 14900 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311 MoreLess Info
Multiple nature trails make Fish Lake Regional Park a destination for walking, hiking and biking. There is rental equipment for paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boats and kayaking. There is also a dog park for canine buddies.
10.2 Miles
57% 7 votes
Go Karts 11700 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of racing karts, racing tracks, and kart racing leagues at ProKART Indoor Racing. The kart racing venue hosts private parties and corporate events and offers a kids racing school.
11.9 Miles
96% 91 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN 55441 MoreLess Info
A park which offers swimming beach, fishing pier, lighted trails, and a play area. They also rent out kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. A GPS unit can be checked out from the Visitor Center free of charge, to be used only within the park.
12.4 Miles
73% 74 votes
Bowling 729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 MoreLess Info
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.
12.8 Miles
92% 25 votes
Farms & Ranches 15788 Kelly Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330 MoreLess Info
Get the complete farming experience at the Oliver H. Kelley Farm. A perfect outing for school kids and youth groups, visitors can tour both the barn and farmhouse, and possibly even lend a hand with the animals or in the garden and kitchen.
12.9 Miles
85% 13 votes
Restaurants 606 Washington Av. N., Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN MoreLess Info
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.
13.3 Miles
94% 32 votes
Gardens 14800 34th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN MoreLess Info
Millenium Garden features a variety of flower gardens, fountains, brick walkways, trails, a labyrinth, and an open green space. It is a popular venue for weddings, family affairs, and corporate picnics.
13.3 Miles
83% 169 votes
National & State Parks West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414 MoreLess Info
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.
13.6 Miles
93% 1004 votes
History Museums 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 MoreLess Info
Set in the ruins of an abandoned flour mill, the Mill City Museum is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its primary building was formerly the world's greatest flour mill. The museum is dedicated to the relationship between the flour industry and the city of Minneapolis.
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