15 days in Minnesota & Rocklin Itinerary

The city of Bloomington, part of the Minneapolis-St.

Take a break from Bloomington with a short trip to Doris A. Kemp Park in Champlin, about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art, get a dose of the wild on Stone Arch Bridge, browse the different shops at Mall of America, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint Paul.

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Sacramento to Bloomington is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Sacramento to Bloomington is 2 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Sacramento in January; daily highs in Bloomington reach 24°F and lows reach 9°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Winona.

Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County, in the state of Minnesota. On the 21st (Sat), don't miss a visit to B & B's Fremont Store, then cruise along Old Hwy 61, then admire the masterpieces at Minnesota Marine Art Museum, and finally take a memorable drive along Garvin Heights City Park.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Winona trip planner.

You can drive from Bloomington to Winona in 2.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Winona can reach 26°F, while at night they dip to 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can go by car to Duluth.

Situated on the westernmost point of the Lake Superior, Duluth represents a booming port city.

Change things up with these side-trips from Duluth: Two Harbors (Split Rock Lighthouse & Gooseberry Falls State Park). There's much more to do: stroll around Canal Park, take a memorable drive along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, look for gifts at Great Lakes Candy Kitchen, and steep yourself in history at Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Duluth trip planner.

Traveling by car from Winona to Duluth takes 4 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 22°F, and evening lows to 7°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ely.

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Change things up with a short trip to Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails in Isabella (about 40 minutes away). There's lots more to do: get a dose of the wild on White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures, make a trip to Listening Point, hike along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips, and immerse yourself in nature at Soudan Underground Mine.

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Getting from Duluth to Ely by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Duluth in January, with highs in Ely at 16°F and lows at -4°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Rocklin.

Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California located approximately 22mi from Sacramento, California, and about 6.1mi northeast of Roseville in the Sacramento metropolitan area. Explore Rocklin's surroundings by going to Plymouth (Iron Hub Winery, Scott Harvey Winery, &more), West Coast Falconry (in Marysville) and Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery (in Penn Valley). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wilderness Archery, take an in-depth tour of Placer County Historical Museum, look for gifts at Auburn Old Town Gallery, and steep yourself in history at Bourn House.

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Explore your travel options from Ely to Rocklin with the Route module. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In January, Rocklin is much hotter than Ely - with highs of 56°F and lows of 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.