- 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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Named for a Vietnam War veteran, Thomas Ryan Memorial Park is a sports complex providing fields for baseball, soccer and football. The park also offers playground equipment, a picnic area and restroom facilities.
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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.
47.9 Miles
Situated next to a lake, Albert Lea Aquatic Center has a water park open during the summer season. The park features a 226 foot slide, splash pool, waterfalls, and other activities.
48.2 Miles
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20653 Keokuk Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
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Boasting the widest screen in Minnesota, Lakeville 21 Muller Family Theater is a must for action movies and children delights. The monster screen is 80 feet wide and 3 stories tall, making each movie an unforgettable experience.
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At Marcus Shakopee Theatres, guests can sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest Hollywood flicks. Featuring a full concessions stand and arcade, this theatre isn't usually crowded even on opening nights.
48.2 Miles
Twenty lanes of bowling are on offer at Holiday Lanes. During Xtreme bowling, guests enjoy dim lighting, music and a laser light show. A snack bar, full-service bar and full-service pro shop are also available.
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At Lakeville 21 Theatre, visitors can watch the latest films on the widest screen in the state. Muller Family Theatre's Monster Screen auditoriums are over three stories tall, feature digital projection, and can seat up to 560 people.
48.3 Miles
Kids love to burn off excess energy at Jumps & Downs in Shakopee, Minnesota. This indoor playground features many inflatable 'bounce houses' and other amusements that entertain children for hours. Jumps & Downs is extremely popular for birthday parties.
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The Shakopee Community Center is a recreational facility that features fitness equipment, a track, fitness classes, and an ice arena. The track inside the facility can be used for running or walking.
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The Shakopee Ice Arena is open 11 months out of the year for public skating, lessons, camps, tournaments, practices, and hockey games. The arena includes locker rooms, a pro-shop with skate sharpening, and bleacher seating.