- The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Forest Lake, Minnesota, including 84 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas and National & State Parks.
- From Lake Side Park to Forest Lake 5 Theatre, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Forest Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis and Hudson.
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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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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.
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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.
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Offering recreational, youth and league bowling on 24 lanes, Ham Lake Lanes also features a full-service restaurant and bar, arcade and pro shop. The facility also offers volleyball and softball leagues.
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Situated on 320 acres inside the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, the Tamarack Nature Center is filled with boardwalks and trails. The boardwalks and trails give people access to prairies, ponds, forests, a play area, and more.
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13941 Lincoln St NE #400, Andover, MN 55304
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An indoor bounce house and party place, Pump it Up-The Inflatable Party Zone offers a variety of amusements for kids, individually and in groups. The facility offers inflatables for bouncing as well as materials for imaginative play.
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Washington Square and Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, MN
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Washington Square is a neighborhood bar and grill. They serve appetizers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night menu. They have twenty varieties of beers on tap, and they offer venue for private parties.
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P.O. Box 10529, White Bear Lake, MN
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The island of Isle Royale can be accessed by boat with The Grand Protage Isle Royale Transportation Line. The park is home to a variety of wildlife like moose, wolves, and more.
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12905 Arcola Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082
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Part of the St. Croix National Scenic Waterway, the Arcola Mills Visitors Centers offer locals and visitors information on the surrounding area. The center, which offers beautiful scenic views, is also available for private event rentals.
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In business since 1957, Rapids Archery Club offers a variety of indoor and outdoor archery ranges. The club offers archery lessons that focus on either bowhunting or target shooting, and hosts regular tournaments.