Free & Cheap Things to Do in St. Paul, MN

  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Paul, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to St. Croix River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Paul and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings and Stillwater.
  • The list below includes 220 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Paul, Minnesota, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
  • From State Fairgrounds Minnesota to St. Croix River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Paul and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings and Stillwater.
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25.3 Miles
57% 7 votes
Go Karts 11700 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MoreLess Info
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.
25.5 Miles
38% 21 votes
Children's Play Area 1155 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Kids love to burn off excess energy at Jumps & Downs in Shakopee, Minnesota. This indoor playground features many inflatable 'bounce houses' and other amusements that entertain children for hours. Jumps & Downs is extremely popular for birthday parties.
25.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Bowling 3435 Shoreline Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391 MoreLess Info
The Navarre Bowling Lanes in Wayzata, Minnesota features 10 wood lanes for family bowling and league activity. The facility, which is open from early morning to late night, is the place to go in Wayzata for bowling, beer and fun.
25.6 Miles
40% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 1116 Shakopee Town Sq, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
At Marcus Shakopee Theatres, guests can sit back, relax, and enjoy the latest Hollywood flicks. Featuring a full concessions stand and arcade, this theatre isn't usually crowded even on opening nights.
25.7 Miles
66% 35 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 10132 235th Street West, Lakeville, MN MoreLess Info
An educational outdoor activity for the entire family, Fur-Ever Wild Wolves & Woods is home to a variety of both wildlife and non-wildlife animals. Guests can visit with the residents while also learning about them. Some animals living there include wolves, cougars, prairies, goats and chickens.
25.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 10132 235th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044 MoreLess Info
Visitors to Fur-Ever Wild can learn and observe up close North American fur-bearing wildlife such as foxes, bobcats, wolves and cougars. This working agricultural farm offers self-guided walking tours as well as accommodations for groups.
26.5 Miles
97% 410 votes
Gardens 3675 Arboretum Drive, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317 MoreLess Info
An affiliate of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is both a fun and educational place to visit. It features a number of public gardens with various plant and tree collections. There are also sculptures, a restaurant and gift shop on-site to enhance the experience.
26.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Paintball 22554 Texas Ave, Lakeville, MN MoreLess Info
Featuring 150 acres with 11 different themed fields, MN Pro Paintball is the largest paintball park in Minnesota. It offers all levels of play with group commanders and sheltered seating areas.
27.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Featuring 24 lanes, Louisville Lanes Bowling Center offers open, league and glow-in-the-dark bowling along with private party hosting. The center provides a bar and grill, arcade games, pool tables, dartboards and an outdoor patio.
27.8 Miles
22% 54 votes
Festivals 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN MoreLess Info
Those looking for thrills can always go to the Trail of Terror and enjoy one or more of its special packages: the zombie paintball, the haunted woods, or the gypsy grotto, to name just a few.
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