16 days in Minnesota Itinerary

Do your shopping at Minnesota's Largest Candy Store and Mall of America. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Basilica of St. Mary and The Museum of Russian Art. Step out of Minneapolis to go to Northfield and see Northfield Historical Society Museum and Historic Bank Site, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, admire the sheer force of Minnehaha Park, browse the different shops at Rybicki Cheese, and ponder the world of politics at Minnesota State Capitol.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Minneapolis online tour itinerary planner.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Minneapolis. In October, daily temperatures in Minneapolis can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Red Wing.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Barn Bluff, then take an in-depth tour of Pottery Museum of Red Wing, and then see the interesting displays at Red Wing Shoes.

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Traveling by car from Minneapolis to Red Wing takes 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Red Wing can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Winona.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Minnesota Marine Art Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Winona County Historical Society, and then stop by LARK Toys. On your second day here, examine the collection at Watkins Museum and Store, see the interesting displays at Polish Museum, and then get a new perspective on nature at International Owl Center.

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Drive from Red Wing to Winona in 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Winona are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Grand Marais.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center and Grand Portage National Monument. For shopping fun, head to Sivertson Gallery or Lake Superior Trading Post.

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You can drive from Winona to Grand Marais in 6 hours. While traveling from Winona, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Grand Marais, ranging from highs of 53°F to lows of 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Duluth.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Forest History Center and Lakewalk. The St. Louis County Depot and Tom's Historic Logging Camp will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Duluth: Minnesota Discovery Center (in Chisholm) and Two Harbors (Two Harbors Lighthouse & Split Rock Lighthouse). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate, cruise along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, get a taste of the local shopping with Art in the Alley, and admire all the interesting features of W Skyline Pkwy.

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Traveling by car from Grand Marais to Duluth takes 2.5 hours. In October in Duluth, expect temperatures between 55°F during the day and 42°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Alexandria.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at Runestone Museum, see the interesting displays at Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Legacy of the Lakes Museum, and finally learn about winemaking at Carlos Creek Winery.

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Traveling by car from Duluth to Alexandria takes 4 hours. In October in Alexandria, expect temperatures between 56°F during the day and 40°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to New Ulm.

On the 30th (Sun), do a tasting at Crow River Winery and then steep yourself in history at Jeffers Petroglyphs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Hermann the German and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Schell's.

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You can drive from Alexandria to New Ulm in 3 hours. In October, daily temperatures in New Ulm can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to go by car back home.