3 days in Minnesota Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, and then admire the sheer force of Minnehaha Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick your exploration up a notch at Kerfoot Canopy Tour, then observe the fascinating underwater world at SEA LIFE at Mall of America, and then get in on the family fun at Nickelodeon Universe.

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Chicago to Bloomington is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. September in Bloomington sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 57°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Duluth.

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

On the 6th (Sun), snap pictures at Aerial Lift Bridge, get to know the fascinating history of Lakewalk, and then take a memorable drive along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive.

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Getting from Bloomington to Duluth by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Bloomington in September, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Duluth: temperatures range from 68°F by day to 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel back home.