- 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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Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.
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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.
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Located in Forest Lake, Lakeside Park provides activities for the entire family. Offering beach access, visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports including swimming and boating. There is also a designated picnic space and a playground nearby.
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One of the most extensive routes in the area is the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. It features over 40 miles of bike trails that run throughout the entire city in addition to the general driving route for cars.
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btwn Washington Ave and 13th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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The Nicollet Mall boasts two million square feet of retail space. This dining and shopping district spreads across 12 blocks of downtown Minneapolis and features a free METRO bus for easy transportation from store to store.
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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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Excelsior Commons Beach is a 13 acre beach-side park offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as being venue to several seasonal special events. Attractions include picnic areas, a playground, a baseball field, public restrooms, and open docks.
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West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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One of Minneapolis' most striking features is the Stone Arch Bridge, a beautiful and majestic bridge that spans the Mississippi River. The bridge is particularly lovely at night, when recessed lighting illuminates the undersides of its arches.
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Located in the Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, tubing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, kite flying and other enjoyable waterfront activities. Visitors may rent watercraft and enjoy a meal at the Tin Fish, a restaurant by the water's edge.
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With three theaters available, Exclesior Dock Cinema 3 offers the latest films in its historic auditoriums. The concession stand serves popcorn with real butter. The outside of the theater has two large camera sculptures next to the name.