- The list below includes 16 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Cloud, Minnesota, including 25 different types of inexpensive activities like Gardens, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Munsinger Gardens to Clemens Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Cloud and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello and Zimmerman.
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This Main Street is the downtown avenue that was depicted in Sinclair Lewis’ book, “Main Street.” Within this historical area, there are numerous specialty shops, restaurants and an old-fashioned movie theater.
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The boyhood home of a Nobel prize-winning author is in Sinclair Lewis Avenue which is the inspiration of his most famous book, Main Street. Tours of the home of Sinclair Lewis are available to learn about the house, his family and his childhood.
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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.
41.9 Miles
Fishing enthusiasts come to Lake Mille Lacs in Brainerd, Minnesota for world-class walleye fishing. Spanning over 132,516 acres, Lake Mille Lacs is also a popular destination for kayaking, hiking, photography, picnics, jogging and other outoor activities.
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Covering 50 acres, Silver Lake is basically a freshwater reservoir which acts as a heat sink, cooling down the electrical power plant. During the summer, canoes and paddleboats can be rented from the nearby park.
45.9 Miles
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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.
47.2 Miles
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.
47.4 Miles
Andover Lanes offers 24 lanes of bowling as well as leagues and youth programs. Amenities include a full-service bar and restaurant with happy hours, party packages for all ages and special events.
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Watch a variety of movies at Andover Cinema located near Bunker Hills Regional Park. Along with showing the most up-to-date films, this theater offers stadium seating and tasty concessions.
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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.