- 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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38.7 Miles
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Canterbury Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Get in on all the action at Canterbuy Downs Horse Racing Track. Live races are held regularly. Poker and table games are also available, and special events can be booked.
38.9 Miles
96%
46 votes
1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
39.1 Miles
Those enjoying horseracing can spend their time at the Canterbury Park. It has a 1 mile-long oval, and its own restaurant.
39.1 Miles
Spanning over 190 acres and accented by a huge waterfall, Minnehaha Park offers pristine areas for hiking, photography, birdwatching, fishing and other activities. During warm weather, the park is a popular picnic and concert venue.
39.2 Miles
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4 votes
3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Featuring 24 lanes, Louisville Lanes Bowling Center offers open, league and glow-in-the-dark bowling along with private party hosting. The center provides a bar and grill, arcade games, pool tables, dartboards and an outdoor patio.
39.3 Miles
Featuring two auditoriums, Grandview 1 & 2 is an art deco styled cinema originally built in 1933 as a single-screen theater. The theater offers first-run feature films along with a traditional theater snack bar.
39.5 Miles
92%
36 votes
5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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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.
39.5 Miles
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.
39.6 Miles
The Bryan Park Pool is a municipal pool that offers aqua fit classes, two waterslides, and a seventeen-inch drop slide. The pool also features a concession area and group passes that include general admission and the waterslide.