30 days in Minneapolis & Naples Itinerary

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

Go for a jaunt from Minneapolis to Chanhassen to see Minnesota Landscape Arboretum about 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of St. Mary, take in nature's colorful creations at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and walk around Minnehaha Park.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Minneapolis itinerary planning tool.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Minneapolis. In November, daytime highs in Minneapolis are 43°F, while nighttime lows are 28°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Naples.

Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Captiva Chapel By-The-Sea (in Captiva Island), Fort Myers (Port Sanibel Marina, List Distillery, &more) and Sanibel Island (Sanibel Island Farmer's Market, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, &more).

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Naples online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Minneapolis to Naples by combination of flight and bus takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Minneapolis to Naples. Traveling from Minneapolis in November, expect Naples to be much hotter, temps between 82°F and 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.