11 days in Minneapolis, Detroit & Gary Itinerary

Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Minnehaha Park, admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, get engrossed in the history at Mill City Museum, and buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Minneapolis sightseeing tool.

Jacksonville to Minneapolis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Jacksonville in June, expect Minneapolis to be slightly colder, temps between 79°F and 61°F. On the 11th (Sun), you're off to Detroit.

Venture out of the city with trips to Marblehead Lighthouse State Park (in Marblehead), Frankenmuth (Michigan Heroes Museum, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, &more) and Cedar Point (in Sandusky). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Henry Ford, admire the masterpieces at Detroit Institute of Arts, take a leisurely stroll along Detroit RiverFront, and contemplate the long history of Motown Museum.

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You can fly from Minneapolis to Detroit in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to Detroit is 1 hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Gary.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): walk around Marquette Park, make a trip to Gary Aquatorium, and then stroll around Lakefront Park. On your second day here, hike along Oak Savannah Trail.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Gary tour itinerary site.

Getting from Detroit to Gary by car takes about 4 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Detroit to Gary. In June, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride back home.