12 days in Minnesota Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Mayowood Historic Home and Plummer House. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Museum of Russian Art and Candyland - St Paul. Step out of Minneapolis to go to Rochester and see Gonda Building, which is approximately 1h 35 min away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art, get a new perspective on nature at Science Museum of Minnesota, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE at Mall of America, and buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America.

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New York City to Minneapolis is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City to Minneapolis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from New York City in March; daily highs in Minneapolis reach 41°F and lows reach 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Red Wing.

On the 5th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Barn Bluff, explore the world behind art at Pottery Museum of Red Wing, and then examine the collection at Red Wing Shoes. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at National Eagle Center, then look for gifts at LARK Toys, and then stroll around Colvill Park.

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Traveling by car from Minneapolis to Red Wing takes 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 40°F, and evening lows to 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to New Ulm.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Brown County Historical Society, then sample the tasty concoctions at Schell's, and then appreciate the history behind Hermann the German.

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Drive from Red Wing to New Ulm in 2.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in New Ulm can reach 39°F, while at night they dip to 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Pipestone.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Pipestone Historic District, then stop by Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers, then appreciate the history behind Pipestone National Monument, and finally admire the sheer force of Winnewissa Falls.

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Traveling by car from New Ulm to Pipestone takes 2 hours. In March in Pipestone, expect temperatures between 39°F during the day and 23°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Alexandria.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Runestone Museum, then appreciate the history behind Big Ole Viking Statue, then examine the collection at Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, and finally do a tasting at Carlos Creek Winery.

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You can drive from Pipestone to Alexandria in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°F in March, and nighttime lows around 20°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Grand Rapids.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Forest History Center, then steep yourself in history at Judy Garland Museum, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Discovery Museum.

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You can drive from Alexandria to Grand Rapids in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Alexandria in March, plan for little chillier nights in Grand Rapids, with lows around 15°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Ely.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): look for gifts at Piragis Northwoods Company, surround yourself with nature on White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures, and then make a trip to The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Dorothy Molter Museum and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips.

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You can drive from Grand Rapids to Ely in 2 hours. Traveling from Grand Rapids in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Ely, with lows of 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.