- 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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An award winning bowling and entertainment center in Excelsior, Country Club Lanes is open 7 days a week. Frequent bowlers can also participate in leagues, and on special nights guests can enjoy glow bowling,
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Specializing in custom framing services, Water Street Gallery features fine art of architecture, landscapes, portraits, still life, flowers, and more from local artists. The artists featured in the gallery accept commission work.
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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.
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Owned and operated by chef Marianne Miller, Saga Hills Cooking & Events is both a culinary school and working kitchen that caters primarily to special events. Open daily and welcoming visitors, cooking classes are offered by reservation throughout the year.
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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 venerable Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is open Tuesday through Saturday on every day but Thanksgiving, and museum admission is free. Special travelling exhibits, however, often require a small entrance fee.
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The Mariucci Arena is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This arena has been host to numerous NCAA events and features an Olympic-sized ice sheet, LED scoreboards, 18 luxury suites and has the ability to seat 10,000 fans.
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The Weisman Art Museum is located on the University of Minnesota main campus. It features a collection of fine arts from the contemporary period with most emphasis on its permanent pieces and some rotating items on loan.
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Shady Oak Beach is a white sand beach stretching about 76 feet. Attractions include two sand play areas, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters, canoe rentals, public restrooms, and fishing areas.
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Locally owned and operated, Forest Lake 5 Theater is just a short drive from downtown. Here movie-goers can see the latest releases while also enjoying digital sound, high-back chairs and concessions with common theater treats like popcorn and soda.