- The list below includes 10 free or cheap things to do in or near Willmar, Minnesota, including 14 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Sports Stadiums (Amateur).
- From Glacial Lakes Trail to Carmike Cinemas Kandi 6, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Willmar and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Winona.
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5908 Highway 67, Granite Falls, MN 56241
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The park offers a unique camping experience by renting out authentic native American tipis in its Yellow Medicine Campground. The tipis are 18 feet in diameter and can accommodate 6 campers, according to park officials. A wooden platform inside the tipi keeps campers off the ground.
41.7 Miles
Visitors can enjoy self serve batting cages for baseball and softball at Batter Up. The baseball cages offers pitches at 40, 50, or 60 mph and the softball cages offer slow pitch.
42.7 Miles
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.
42.8 Miles
Forty-six miles long and 10-foot wide, the Lake Wobegon Trail runs from St. Joseph to Osakis. The trail has lots of shaded areas and is primarily used for hiking, biking, walking, running and inline skating.
42.8 Miles
Located on more than 2,100 acres, Sauk Lake has a maximum depth of 61 feet. A popular fishing spot, the lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including Yellow Perch and Black Crappie.
42.8 Miles
While small, Sinclair Lewis Park has a lot of activities for visitors. The park includes a playground, a sheltered picnic area and restrooms, as well as a bandstand that hosts free concerts.
43.6 Miles
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.
43.9 Miles
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.
48.4 Miles
FishTraxx Outdoors Guide Service offers fishing tours guided by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The service offers trips for walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskies, and other fish, and boasts a 100% catch rate.