Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mankato, MN

  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Mankato, Minnesota, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Red Jacket Trail to Minneopa State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mankato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Ulm, Ely and North Mankato.
  • The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Mankato, Minnesota, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Red Jacket Trail to Minneopa State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mankato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Ulm, Ely and North Mankato.
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38.2 Miles
Sand Creek Adventures provides ziplining and ropes courses with high ropes for individuals and low ropes for groups. The three zipline tours reach heights of 100 feet, span 1700 feet and can be combined with the high ropes course.
38.5 Miles
92% 12 votes
National & State Parks Owatonna, MN MoreLess Info
A city park that spans 225 acres, Kaplan's Woods Parkway offers a number of amenities: hiking and biking trails, a large picnic shelter with a grill, a beach with sand volleyball, and a boat launch.
38.7 Miles
96% 28 votes
Architectural Buildings Broadway and Cedar, Owatonna, MN MoreLess Info
This bank is one of the designs of the Father of American Architecture, Louis Sullivan. He has designed several banks, all called Jewel Boxes because it resembles a jeweled strongbox, giving depositors a sense of security. It is now occupied by a Wells Fargo bank branch.
39.1 Miles
100% 13 votes
Baseball Fields 359 Rice St S, Jordan, MN MoreLess Info
Mini Met is an amateur baseball park that serves as the home park for the Jordan Brewers. The park also features a basketball court, a winter ice skating rink, and a skateboard park.
39.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 225 Water Street, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
At 225 Water Street Creative Arts & Holding Company, which is rarely open to the public anymore, guests can shop for unique items. Located in an historic building, categories of items include art, glass, crafts, vintage, and home & garden.
39.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 102 Water Street, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
Offering courses in polymer clay art, Maureen Carlson's Center for Creative Arts features artists that provide instructions for creating small sculptures. The center also hosts an event where an artist will create a clay character while telling a story.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Arcades 234 Broadway Street, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
Located in Jordan, Minnesota, the Zap Arcade is a retro fun spot for the whole family. Arcade games include the Double Dragon, and themed arcades that feature Ms. Pac-Man, Zaxxon, Road Riot and the ever-popular Mario Brothers.
39.8 Miles
89% 19 votes
Parks Mineral Springs Parkway, Owatonna, MN MoreLess Info
Featuring a statue of Princess Owatonna, Mineral Springs Park is home to a mineral water spring and a waterfall. The park includes picnic areas, walking trails, horseshoe and sand volleyball courts as well as a playground.
42.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 20381 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake, MN 55372 MoreLess Info
Situated along the shore of Fish Lake, beside the Community Center is Fish Lake Park. The park has a playground, a sand volleyball court, two baseball diamonds, a basketball court, outdoor pavilion and picnic shelters with charcoal grills.
44.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Paintball 22554 Texas Ave, Lakeville, MN MoreLess Info
Featuring 150 acres with 11 different themed fields, MN Pro Paintball is the largest paintball park in Minnesota. It offers all levels of play with group commanders and sheltered seating areas.
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