- The list below includes 36 free or cheap things to do in or near Elk River, Minnesota, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Lake.
- From Elk River Activity Center to Rivers Edge Commons Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Elk River and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello, Wayzata, Andover and Maple Grove.
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The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul is the seat of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It is also the United States' official Catholic shrine of Saint Paul the Apostle and Evangelist. It was built in 1841.
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Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota History Center, a historical and interpretive museum for adults and children. The Center features a core of permanent exhibits augmented by traveling and rotating presentations. It also contains a series of shops and booths for visiting vendors.
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Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.
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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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Riverside Park features a playground, picnic area with grills and a firepit, splash pad, tennis courts, paths and trails. The park includes a pavilion which is popular for hosting large or small events.
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Located along the Mississippi River, the Beaver Islands Trail is used for hiking, jogging, and biking. The trail goes north to south, but contains alternate routes that loop around so people can finish at the starting point.
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Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rental is a rental company that supports activities such as rafting, biking, kayaking, and canoeing. The company has used equipment for sale and is situated nearby the Cannon Valley Bike Trail.
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Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.
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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.