- The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Shakopee, Minnesota, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Race Tracks, Bowling and Children's Play Area.
- From Murphy's Landing to Canterbury Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shakopee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville and Bloomington.
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Rice Park
109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, St. Paul, MN 55101
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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.
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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.
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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.
23.6 Miles
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.
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State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101
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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.
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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.
24.0 Miles
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193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
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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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A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.