Free & Cheap Things to Do in Prior Lake, MN

  • The list below includes 174 free or cheap things to do in or near Prior Lake, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Mini Golf and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Fish Lake Park & Town Hall to Thomas Ryan Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Prior Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
  • The list below includes 174 free or cheap things to do in or near Prior Lake, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Play Area, Mini Golf and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Fish Lake Park & Town Hall to Thomas Ryan Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Prior Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Shakopee.
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22.5 Miles
81% 109 votes
Caverns & Caves 215 Wabasha St S, St. Paul, MN 55107 MoreLess Info
Comprised of 12,000 square feet within an underground cave system, the Wabasha Street Caves is a unique facility that is available for private events. The caves have been fitted with stucco ceilings, tile floors, a 60 foot bar, meeting rooms, and dining spaces.
22.5 Miles
86% 35 votes
History Museums 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.
22.6 Miles
74% 54 votes
163

Rice Park

Parks 109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Located nearby the Mississippi River, Rice Park is situated on 1.6 acres and is used for community events including a winter carnival and a children's festival. The park features a fountain, grass fields, trees and park benches.
22.7 Miles
88% 272 votes
Children's Museums 10 W Seventh St, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Kids and adults enjoy visiting the Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul. The Museum invites children to play, explore, touch, smell, manipulate and otherwise participate in each exhibit. It is particularly popular with toddlers and very young children.
22.7 Miles
85% 33 votes
Children's Museums 10 W 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Designed to stimulate pretend play, Minnesota Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays and exhibits for children. These exhibits include climbing play structures, a miniature village, and grocery store.
23.0 Miles
88% 8 votes
166

Camp

Bars 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Camp is a popular bar that serves hand-built cocktails with quality ingredients. It is divided into three separate spaces: the upscale front bar, the vibrant cabet and the casual sidewalk patio.
23.1 Miles
90% 60 votes
Lake 1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
A historical landmark, the Como Lakeside Pavilion has a cafe, banquet and meeting facilities, and paddle boat rentals available. It also has a lakeside stage that hosts concerts and plays during the summer months.
23.1 Miles
91% 34 votes
168

Como Park

Parks 1431 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
Como Park is a community park that is home to the Como Park Zoo, an 18-hole golf course, and a lakeside pavilion. The park supports activities including fishing, kayaking, running, and wildlife viewing.
23.2 Miles
100% 13 votes
Monuments State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101 MoreLess Info
Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
23.2 Miles
97% 66 votes
River St. Paul, MN MoreLess Info
St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
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