- 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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At this newly renovated Finnish restaurant dishes such as salmon lox and rye bread, reindeer sausage, and coffee
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West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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St. Anthony Falls was long used as a main source of power during the 1700s and 1800s, but damage in the late 1800s led the US Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to stabilize the falls. There is currently a self-guided two mile loop trail and visitor center.
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Set in the ruins of an abandoned flour mill, the Mill City Museum is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its primary building was formerly the world's greatest flour mill. The museum is dedicated to the relationship between the flour industry and the city of Minneapolis.
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West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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One of Minneapolis' most striking features is the Stone Arch Bridge, a beautiful and majestic bridge that spans the Mississippi River. The bridge is particularly lovely at night, when recessed lighting illuminates the undersides of its arches.
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Emulating an outdoor park in an indoor environment, Good Times Park has slides and playground equipment commonly found outdoors. The park also includes an inflatable jumper, a hologram game and an area for children to imagine and build.
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The American Swedish Institute was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. The castle currently serves as a combination museum and historic home with a variety of exhibits and programs on Swedish culture.
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One of the most extensive routes in the area is the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. It features over 40 miles of bike trails that run throughout the entire city in addition to the general driving route for cars.
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The venerable Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is open Tuesday through Saturday on every day but Thanksgiving, and museum admission is free. Special travelling exhibits, however, often require a small entrance fee.
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3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
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Popular among the birdwatchers, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has floodplain forests, tall grass prairies, and wetlands on its more than 14,000 acres.
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An upscale American cuisine restaurant, Bank is well-known for their classic dishes and stylish presentations. This restaurant is designed with a stately dining room, intimate lounge seating, a long communal table and a center-stage oval bar.
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729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.