- 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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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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Lake Harriet
West 42nd St and West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Minneapolis is home to Lake Harriet, which covers almost 350 acres, plus a 67-acre coastal region. The lake features hiking trails, bike paths and two beaches. Professional lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours.
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From two story slides to arcade games, Playworks is an indoor playground with a variety of entertainment options. A favorite among the children is a musical floor game where different colors light up as they dance.
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Multiple nature trails make Fish Lake Regional Park a destination for walking, hiking and biking. There is rental equipment for paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boats and kayaking. There is also a dog park for canine buddies.
14.2 Miles
5500 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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The only museum in North America dedicated to the preservation and display of all forms of Russian art and artifacts is The Museum of Russian Art. It is currently housed in a lovely renovated building with multi-level galleries.
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725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Art and nature lovers enjoy spending time at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, a series of outdoor art installations that fuels the imagination as its delights the eyes. The Garden covers 11 acres.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to the Walker Art Center, a combination art gallery and performance space. The Center connects the public with modern and emerging art, art forms and artists, including avant-garde dance ensembles and performance artists.
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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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12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is an outdoor mall which consists of four blocks of upscale shopping and dining. They feature some of the most prominent retail brands like Aldo and Pottery Barn.
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15790 Ridgemont Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
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Visitors can enjoy an outdoor ice skating rink and sledding hill at the Lakefront Community Warming House. The warming house offers concessions and the ice rink offers public skating sessions.