31 days in Minnesota Itinerary

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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Drive to Rochester
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Rochester
— 4 nights
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Saint Cloud
— 4 nights
Drive
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Minneapolis
— 7 nights
Fly
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Ely
— 4 nights
Drive
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Grand Marais
— 4 nights
Drive
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Duluth
— 7 nights
Fly

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Rochester — 4 nights

Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Venture out of the city with trips to B & B's Fremont Store (in Fremont), National Eagle Center (in Wabasha) and Winona (Lake Park, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, &more). There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Plummer House, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Rochester trip itinerary tool.

London, UK to Rochester is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from London to Rochester due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Rochester can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Saint Cloud.
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Saint Cloud — 4 nights

St. Explore Saint Cloud's surroundings by going to Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery (in Kimball), Lupulin Brewing (in Big Lake) and Spilled Grain Brewhouse (in Annandale). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Munsinger Gardens, sample the tasty concoctions at Bad Habit Brewing Company, learn more about the world around you at Runestone Museum, and appreciate the history behind Kensington Runestone.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Saint Cloud trip builder.

You can drive from Rochester to Saint Cloud in 2.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Saint Cloud when traveling from Rochester in May, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Minneapolis.
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Breweries & Distilleries · Museums · Parks · Wineries
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Minneapolis — 7 nights

The City of Lakes

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.
Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, browse the different shops at Mall of America, and take an in-depth tour of Mill City Museum.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Minneapolis trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Saint Cloud to Minneapolis takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Saint Cloud in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Minneapolis, with lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Ely.
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Museums · Parks · Nature · Shopping
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Ely — 4 nights

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Ely side-trips: Palisade Head (in Beaver Bay), Virginia (Canelake's Candies & Iron Range Veterans Memorial) and Crane Lake (in Voyageurs National Park). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at International Wolf Center, explore the activities along Birch Lake, take in the exciting artwork at Brandenburg Gallery, and don't miss a visit to Listening Point.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Ely trip planning site.

You can fly from Minneapolis to Ely in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Minneapolis in May, with highs in Ely at 19°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Grand Marais.
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Grand Marais — 4 nights

Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grand Marais: Grand Portage (Grand Portage National Monument, High Falls, &more) and Temperance River State Park (in Schroeder). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at LutZen Massage Studios, immerse yourself in nature at Cascade River State Park, hike along Artists' Point, and explore the activities along Temperance River.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Grand Marais itinerary planner.

Getting from Ely to Grand Marais by car takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Ely in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Grand Marais: temperatures range from 14°C by day to 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to drive to Duluth.
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Duluth — 7 nights

Zenith City of the Unsalted Seas

Situated on the westernmost point of the Lake Superior, Duluth represents a booming port city.
Venture out of the city with trips to Two Harbors (Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Gooseberry Falls State Park, &more). There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, walk around Enger Park, appreciate the extensive heritage of Lakewalk, and sample the tasty concoctions at Bent Paddle Brewing Co..

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Duluth holiday planner.

You can drive from Grand Marais to Duluth in 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Duluth are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can fly back home.
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Minnesota travel guide

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The Land of 10,000 Lakes
Deriving its name from the Dakota word for "land of sky-tinted water," Minnesota is a land of pristine lakes, pockets of dense green forests, and sprawling prairieland. Spend your vacation exploring the state's diverse landscape for endless outdoor activity and a chance to see some of the area's national monuments, or take a trip to the bustling St. Paul-Minneapolis area, a network of commerce and cultural attractions, including the famous Mall of America.
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