13 days in Minnesota Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Superior Entry Lighthouse and Stoney Point. Get outdoors at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and Amnicon Falls State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Duluth: Beaver Bay (Beaver Bay Agate Shop & Split Rock Loop Trail), Pattison State Park (in Superior) and Tettegouche Trail (in Silver Bay). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Park Point Nature Trail, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lakewalk, take a memorable drive along W Skyline Pkwy, and steep yourself in history at Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Duluth trip maker website.

Toronto, Canada to Duluth is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry, flight, and car; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Duluth is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Toronto in August, expect nights in Duluth to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Grand Marais.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Devil's Kettle, admire the majestic nature at Judge C.R. Magney State Park, don't miss a visit to Beaver House, then trek along Artists' Point, and finally stop by Lake Superior Trading Post. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Poplar Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Gunflint Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Honeymoon Bluff, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Cascade River State Park.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Grand Marais road trip planning website.

You can drive from Duluth to Grand Marais in 2.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Grand Marais can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ely.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): hike along Trezona Trail, then examine the collection at International Wolf Center, then get curious at North American Bear Center, and finally admire the majestic nature at Soudan Underground Mine.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ely route planner.

Traveling by car from Grand Marais to Ely takes 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Rochester.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Sugar Loaf, take an in-depth tour of Polish Museum, then examine the collection at Winona National Bank, then contemplate the long history of Merchants Bank, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center, contemplate the long history of Historic Forestville, then take an in-depth tour of Spring Valley Methodist Church Museum, and finally do a tasting at Salem Glen Vineyard and Winery.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Rochester trip app.

You can fly from Ely to Rochester in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Ely in August, Rochester is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Minneapolis.

Visit Minnesota State Capitol and Landmark Center for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Historic Fort Snelling and Basilica of St. Mary. The adventure continues: get outside with Outdoor Activities, hike along Gateway Trail, explore the different monuments and memorials at Lakewood Cemetery, and look for all kinds of wild species at The Raptor Center.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Minneapolis trip planner.

Traveling by car from Rochester to Minneapolis takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly back home.