- The list below includes 175 free or cheap things to do in or near Excelsior, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Cooking Classes and Art Gallery.
- From Excelsior Commons Beach to Tonka Bay Marina, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Excelsior and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
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31.1 Miles
Covering 50 acres, Silver Lake is basically a freshwater reservoir which acts as a heat sink, cooling down the electrical power plant. During the summer, canoes and paddleboats can be rented from the nearby park.
33.0 Miles
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160 votes
450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Besides the 25 varieties of apples grown, the Pinte Tree Apple Orchard also is a strawberry farm. It has on its site its own bakery.
33.2 Miles
Crossing through rugged terrain, scenic overviews and water features, Bass Lake Trail provides something for all outdoor enthusiasts. Activities include hiking, camping, fishing, watching wildlife or just picking blueberries along the way.
33.6 Miles
Lake Maria State Park offers hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. They have a boardwalk winding through a marsh which is good for strolling. This park is home to the Blandings turtle which is one of Minnesota's threatened species.
35.6 Miles
Guests can enjoy a fitness and aquatics center at the YMCA - Hastings. This YMCA offers swimming lessons, exercise classes, youth programs, and personal training, and also features a sauna and whirlpool.
35.6 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a 9 screen movie theatre that features stadium seating at Hastings Theatre. The theatre has a game room and is available to host birthday parties and other special events.
36.6 Miles
A space of quiet meditation and contemplation on the Carleton College Campus, Joryo-en Japanese Garden welcomes visitors. A combination of lichen-covered rocks, carefully-placed bushes, and intentional landscaping, the garden embodies the principles of Zen.
36.7 Miles
Located in an urban setting, the Vermillion Falls has a total height of 35 feet. There are picnic tables in the area, as well as trails leading to it.
36.7 Miles
87%
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100 S College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
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Carleton College Cowling Arboretum or 'arb' are acres of land next to Carleton College. It is divided into upper and lower arb. The upper arb which is closer to the campus and Northfield residents has trials for bike use, while the lower arb has primary conservation and educational importance.
36.7 Miles
A museum devoted to 'encouraging curiosity about the world,' Depot Diner...a musuem has a wide variety of collections of artifacts from human and natural history. The museum features more than 30 exhibits in three halls.