- 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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Burnsville Lions Playground features free wi-fi for adults and a large playground for kids that includes 87 play pieces for swinging, sliding and climbing. There are also picnic shelters, nature trails, a volleyball court and a soccer field.
36.3 Miles
Established in 1899, Eagle Magic & Joke Store is the oldest magic store in the whole country. The shop includes how-to instructions for many magic tricks, props, costumes, and specialty card decks for tricks.
36.4 Miles
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16 votes
12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55003
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Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center provides the opportunity to explore the outdoors. Hiking is done throughout tall pines, restored prairies and wooded ravines. Carpenter St. Croix Valley has live animals on display and also features a raptor mews.
36.4 Miles
Carpenter Nature Center provides opportunities for patrons to explore the outdoors. The center has property on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of St. Croix River and offers hiking trails, exhibits with live animals and wildlife throughout the restored prairie.
36.5 Miles
Expansive open space and scenic hiking and biking trails with views of Purgatory Creek can be found at Purgatory Creek Park. The park also features the Lambert Pavilion with picnic tables and fountain, and the Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial.
36.6 Miles
An arts center with a community focus, the Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers art instruction in various media to students of all ages. The center also hosts collections of paintings, sculptures, and other artwork.
36.6 Miles
Nesbitt Park is a public park location featuring a number of amenities and facilities for local residents and visitors to enjoy. These include sports fields, a hockey rink, playground equipment, and a picnic area.
36.8 Miles
The Great Clips IMAX Theater is unlike any other. Located within the Minnesota Zoo, the theater shows the latest movie releases so that those who want to unwind after a long hike in the zoo can relax.
37.2 Miles
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25 votes
2840 North Shore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391
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Noerenberg Memorial Gardens is full trees, shrubs and vines, as well as annuals and perennials that bloom throughout the year. The gardens are a popular place for weddings, and there are tours available onsite.
37.5 Miles
Antique, gifts, restaurants, and plenty of other things are aligned in the Historic Downtown. There are also special outdoor amenities, such as picnic areas and boating activities areas.