- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Park Rapids, Minnesota, including 28 different types of inexpensive activities like Ziplines, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
- From Itasca State Park-Park Headquarters to Two Inlets Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Park Rapids and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lake Itasca and Walker.
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Lake Itasca is a small lake within the Itaska State Park. They offer a two-decked tour boat of the lake where the guide points out the wild life and other interesting things inside the park.
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Preacher's Grove is a site within the Itasca State Park with red pines. It is named Preacher's Grove because a group of preacher's camped on the very spot in the 1920s.
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Wilderness Drive is a narrow paved road that takes people through the Itaska State Park. It's a one-way drive which offers a tour of the state park without getting out of the car.
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Part of Itasca State Park, the Bison Kill Site is an important archaeological site related to a species of extinct bison that were hunted here by stone-age tribes. The area lies adjacent to hiking trails and is accessible by foot.
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A relatively short circular trail among the red and white pines, Landmark Interpretive Trail will appeal to hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and casual walkers. The trail takes walkers through a wilderness area full of varied wildlife.
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From Peace Pipe Vista, visitors can see panoramic views of Itasca State Park that includes pines, lakes, and natural landmarks. The lookout is accessible by a hiking trail and has a bronze plaque that explains the geology of the region.
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Winding for 1.2 miles through an old growth forest, the Red Pine Trail takes hikers through pines that are 100-300 years old. Wildflowers, including calypso orchids, are in full bloom there in May and June.
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Located within the Chippewa National Forest, Shingobee Recreation Area features six miles of hiking trails along with primitive campsites and picnic spots. The area is suitable birdwatching and hunting as well as winter activities including cross-country skiing and sledding.
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Leech Lake provides vacations and fishing getaways. It has over 30 resorts with lodges and campgrounds along its shores. The recreational activities they offer are fishing, hiking, camping, and lake activities.
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Open 7 days a week, the Artists Mall of Walker is a great place for art lovers to browse through the creations of local and regional artists. Artwork is for sale, and items available are eclectic to suit all tastes.