15 days in Minnesota Itinerary

Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Whitewater State Park and then admire the masterpieces at Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

To see photos and more tourist information, refer to the Rochester tour planner.

Bodo, Norway to Rochester is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Bodo to Rochester is minus 7 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bodo in July; daily highs in Rochester reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Duluth.

Take a break from the city and head to Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive and Gooseberry Falls State Park. Explore Duluth's surroundings by going to Two Harbors (Split Rock Lighthouse & Superior Hiking Trail). The adventure continues: take in the views from Aerial Lift Bridge, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, get to know the fascinating history of Lakewalk, and take an in-depth tour of Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Duluth online trip planner.

Fly from Rochester to Duluth in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Duluth are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Marais.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): admire the majestic nature at Grand Portage State Park, take in the dramatic scenery at High Falls, and then trek along Honeymoon Bluff. On your second day here, examine the collection at Grand Portage National Monument, then delve into the lush surroundings at Grand Portage State Forest, and then admire the majestic nature at Cascade River State Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Grand Marais trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Duluth to Grand Marais by car takes about 2.5 hours. In July, Grand Marais is a bit cooler than Duluth - with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Ely.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): see the interesting displays at International Wolf Center, explore the galleries of North American Bear Center, then don't miss a visit to The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Bear Head Lake State Park. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Kawishiwi Falls Trail, then admire the sheer force of Vermilion Falls, and then immerse yourself in nature at Soudan Underground Mine.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Ely trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Grand Marais to Ely by car takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Grand Marais in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Ely, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly to Minneapolis.

Escape the urban bustle at Minnehaha Park and Springbrook Nature Center. Step out of Minneapolis to go to Savage and see Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, get a dose of the wild on Stone Arch Bridge, and browse the different shops at Rybicki Cheese.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Minneapolis journey planner.

Fly from Ely to Minneapolis in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Ely in July, with highs in Minneapolis at 33°C and lows at 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.