3 days in Northeast Minnesota Itinerary

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): look for gifts at Piragis Northwoods Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures and then hike along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Ely day trip website.

San Antonio to Ely is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from San Antonio in March; daily highs in Ely reach 33°F and lows reach 10°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Duluth.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the views from Aerial Lift Bridge and then take a memorable drive along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive.

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Traveling by car from Ely to Duluth takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Ely in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Duluth, with lows around 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.