10 days in Minneapolis & Memphis Itinerary

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, admire the sheer force of Minnehaha Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Chain of Lakes, and admire the natural beauty at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Minneapolis trip itinerary planner.

Berlin, Germany to Minneapolis is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 7 hours. In April, daytime highs in Minneapolis are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can fly to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Memphis: Tunica (Willows Sporting Clays, Horseshoe Tunica, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, get to know the fascinating history of Beale Street, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and admire the masterpieces at Belz Museum of Asian & Judaic Art.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Memphis tour planner.

Fly from Minneapolis to Memphis in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Minneapolis in April; daily highs in Memphis reach 26°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.