28 days in Minnesota Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Museum of Russian Art and Basilica of St. Mary. Get in touch with nature at Lake of the Isles and Summit Avenue. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Weisman Art Museum, get a sense of history and politics at Minnesota State Capitol, stop by Candyland - St Paul, and get a new perspective on nature at Science Museum of Minnesota.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Minneapolis trip itinerary builder.

Boston to Minneapolis is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Boston to Minneapolis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Boston in February: high temperatures in Minneapolis hover around 27°F and lows are around 10°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to fly to Ely.

Explore hidden gems such as Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips and Bass Lake Trail. Get in touch with nature at Kawishiwi Falls Trail and Bear Head Lake State Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Ely: Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails (in Isabella) and Giants Ridge Recreation Area (in Biwabik).

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Ely day trip app.

Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Ely takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Minneapolis in February, things will get a bit cooler in Ely: highs are around 18°F and lows about -4°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Marais.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Points Unknown and LutZen Massage Studios. You'll explore and learn at Sivertson Gallery and Grand Portage National Monument.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Marais itinerary planner.

Getting from Ely to Grand Marais by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Ely in February, Grand Marais is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 7°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Silver Bay.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): look for gifts at Beaver Bay Agate Shop, trek along Tettegouche Trail, then enjoy the sand and surf at Onyx Beach, and finally admire the majestic nature at Tettegouche State Park. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Superior Hiking Trail, then admire the majestic nature at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, and then enjoy the sea views from Split Rock Lighthouse.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Silver Bay road trip planning tool.

Getting from Grand Marais to Silver Bay by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Grand Marais in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Silver Bay, with lows of 1°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Duluth.

Get some cultural insight at Stoney Point and Judy Garland Museum. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Park Point and Room Escape Games. Change things up with a short trip to Forest History Center in Grand Rapids (about 1h 40 min away). Fill the 17th (Fri) with the natural beauty at Jay Cooke State Park. There's lots more to do: see what you can catch with Happy Hooker Charters, get to know the fascinating history of Lakewalk, stop by Great Lakes Candy Kitchen, and take a memorable drive along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Duluth online tour planner.

You can drive from Silver Bay to Duluth in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Silver Bay in February, Duluth is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 8°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Walker.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): get curious at Headwaters Science Center, contemplate the long history of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, then don't miss a visit to Visit Bemidji, and finally stroll through Paul Bunyan State Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Leech Lake and then cast your line with a fishing tour.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Walker trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Duluth to Walker takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Duluth in February, Walker is slightly colder at night with lows of -1°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive to Mankato.

Attractions like Minneopa State Park and Plum Creek make great kid-friendly stops. Let the collections at Jeffers Petroglyphs and Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota capture your imagination. Explore Mankato's surroundings by going to Fagen Fighters WWII Museum (in Granite Falls), W.W. Mayo House (in Le Sueur) and Cabela's (in Owatonna).

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Mankato journey builder website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Walker to Mankato. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Mankato when traveling from Walker in February, with lows around 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Rochester.

Kids will enjoy Quarry Hill Nature Center and Red Wing Shoes. Explore hidden gems such as International Owl Center and Watkins Museum and Store. Venture out of the city with trips to LARK Toys (in Kellogg), Garvin Heights City Park (in Winona) and Pottery Museum of Red Wing (in Red Wing).

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Rochester online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Mankato to Rochester in 1.5 hours. February in Rochester sees daily highs of 26°F and lows of 11°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.