15 days in Central Minnesota Itinerary

Kids will appreciate attractions like Charles Lindbergh House and Museum and Oliver Kelley Farm. Step out of Saint Cloud with an excursion to Charles A. Lindbergh State Park in Little Falls--about 44 minutes away.

Before you visit Saint Cloud, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Indianapolis to Saint Cloud is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Indianapolis to Saint Cloud, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In September, Saint Cloud is a bit cooler than Indianapolis - with highs of 74°F and lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Nisswa.

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).

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Nisswa trip planner.

You can drive from Saint Cloud to Nisswa in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Nisswa are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to drive to Alexandria.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Runestone Museum and Central Lakes Trail. Get out of town with these interesting Alexandria side-trips: Fergus Falls (Otter Tail County Museum & Prairie Wetlands Learning Center).

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Getting from Nisswa to Alexandria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. In September in Alexandria, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive back home.