15 days in Central Minnesota Itinerary

St. Kids will appreciate attractions like Charles Lindbergh House and Museum and Charles A. Lindbergh State Park. Step out of Saint Cloud with an excursion to Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River--about 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Munsinger Gardens, walk around Riverside Park, take in the pleasant sights at Lake George, and take an in-depth tour of Stearns History Museum.

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Indianapolis to Saint Cloud is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Indianapolis in September, things will get little chillier in Saint Cloud: highs are around 74°F and lows about 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nisswa.

Nisswa is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. Attractions like Paul Bunyan State Trail and Gull Lake make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Nisswa: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (in Onamia), Mille Lacs Lake (in Brainerd) and Minnesota Military Museum (in Little Falls). And it doesn't end there: play a few rounds at The Pines Golf Course at Grand View Lodge, meet the residents at Safari North, look for gifts at Loide' Oils & Vinegars, and find something for the whole family at Paul Bunyan Land.

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Traveling by car from Saint Cloud to Nisswa takes 1.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can go by car to Alexandria.

Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. Kids will appreciate attractions like Runestone Museum and Big Ole Viking Statue. Get out of town with these interesting Alexandria side-trips: Fergus Falls (Otter Tail County Museum & Prairie Wetlands Learning Center). There's still lots to do: play a few rounds at Geneva Golf Club, get engrossed in the history at Legacy of the Lakes Museum, see the interesting displays at Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Kensington Runestone.

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Drive from Nisswa to Alexandria in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in September, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.