- 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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Customers can treat themselves to a variety of freshly prepared hand-tossed pastas, signature entrees, and homemade desserts
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A venue for community events, Rivers Edge Commons Park is enhanced by lush woods surrounding the iconic Mississippi River. The park boasts paved walkways, a performance pavilion and grassy areas for picnics and leisure.
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Organizing teams for children of all ages, Elk River Youth Hockey Office hosts games and tournaments at its ice rink. The center hosts a program that teaches children how to skate on the ice every year.
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The Elk River Cinema, owned by Marcus Theatres, operates 17 state-of-the-art screens to showcase first-run films. Amenities include digital projection and sound, stadium seating, UltraScreens, and premium dining experiences like dinner and a movie.
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Get the complete farming experience at the Oliver H. Kelley Farm. A perfect outing for school kids and youth groups, visitors can tour both the barn and farmhouse, and possibly even lend a hand with the animals or in the garden and kitchen.
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17076 293rd Ave, Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive, Zimmerman, MN 55339
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Covering 30,700 acres, the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is the home to many species of migratory birds and other species of wildlife. Fishing is permitted in designated areas, while hunting is only permitted for smaller preys.
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of racing karts, racing tracks, and kart racing leagues at ProKART Indoor Racing. The kart racing venue hosts private parties and corporate events and offers a kids racing school.
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12400 James Dean Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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The largest of the Three Rivers Parks, the Elm Creek Park Reserve has dog trails, hiking and horseback riding trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming areas, and many other amenities on its 4,900 acres.
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Multiple nature trails make Fish Lake Regional Park a destination for walking, hiking and biking. There is rental equipment for paddle boarding, canoeing, paddle boats and kayaking. There is also a dog park for canine buddies.
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12459 Elm Creek Boulevard N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is an outdoor mall which consists of four blocks of upscale shopping and dining. They feature some of the most prominent retail brands like Aldo and Pottery Barn.
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FishTraxx Outdoors Guide Service offers fishing tours guided by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The service offers trips for walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskies, and other fish, and boasts a 100% catch rate.