- The list below includes 29 free or cheap things to do in or near Monticello, Minnesota, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
- From Lake Maria State Park to Osowski's Flea Market & Orchard, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Monticello and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Cloud, Elk River, Maple Grove and Andover.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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Lake Maria State Park offers hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. They have a boardwalk winding through a marsh which is good for strolling. This park is home to the Blandings turtle which is one of Minnesota's threatened species.
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Open seasonally on weekends, Osowski's Flea Market & Orchard features 130 tables for vendors in its outdoor area. The market also features an indoor dining area with a variety of foods and beer on tap.
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Also known as Swan Park, Mississippi Drive Park is home to Trumpeter Swans during the colder winter months. The park is located along a river and is mainly used to view the swans, which are fed daily.
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Most known for its campground facilities, River Terrace Park offers many amenities and opportunities for outdoor fun. This includes a convenient camp store, laundry facilities, hot showers and flush toilets.
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Home of the widest movie screen in the state, Monticello Theater features a variety of fun and entertaining movies. Along with recent movie releases, the theater often shows classics and family-friendly films.
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Hosting a variety of entertainment options, River City Extreme offers regular and cosmic bowling in their many lanes. In addition to pizza and burgers, the venue also serves steak dinners.
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At Monticello Community Center, there are a several amenities, such as pools, water slides, and climbing walls open to the community. The facility also has an indoor playground and fitness center.
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An ice rink, the Moose-Sherritt Ice Arena hosts adult and youth hockey leagues as well as open skating times. The facility also offers a variety of lessons, camps, and instructional clinics.
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Featuring a recreation facility, Elk River Activity Center offers a variety of programs for seniors in the community. The facility is run by volunteers and includes classes for art, fitness, and more.
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Residing within Elk River, Lions Park is a disc golf venue. The terrain has flat, grassy surfaces with scattered trees and a pond that acts as a water hazard for the nine-hole course.