- 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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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.
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St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
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The Bryan Park Pool is a municipal pool that offers aqua fit classes, two waterslides, and a seventeen-inch drop slide. The pool also features a concession area and group passes that include general admission and the waterslide.
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Kids and adults enjoy visiting the Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul. The Museum invites children to play, explore, touch, smell, manipulate and otherwise participate in each exhibit. It is particularly popular with toddlers and very young children.
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1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.
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Designed to stimulate pretend play, Minnesota Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays and exhibits for children. These exhibits include climbing play structures, a miniature village, and grocery store.
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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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With four indoor courts, Minnetonka Tennis Club provides its members with a pro shop and certified instructors to help improve their game. The locker room has a sauna, and there is a loft observation area with a complete kitchen.