32 days in Minnesota Itinerary

Step out of Lake Itasca to go to Blackduck and see Rabideau CCC camp, which is approximately 54 minutes away.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Lake Itasca online route planner.

Seattle to Lake Itasca is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. In June, daytime highs in Lake Itasca are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ely.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ely: Vermilion Gorge Trail (in Crane Lake), Crane Lake (in Voyageurs National Park) and Hellacious Overlook (in Two Harbors).

To see where to stay and more tourist information, read our Ely sightseeing planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Lake Itasca to Ely. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Lake Itasca in June; daily highs in Ely reach 71°F and lows reach 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can go by car to Grand Marais.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Grand Marais: Points Unknown (in Hovland), Grand Portage (Pigeon River, High Falls, &more) and Temperance River State Park (in Schroeder).

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Grand Marais road trip app.

Getting from Ely to Grand Marais by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ely in June: highs in Grand Marais hover around 61°F, while lows dip to 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Duluth.

Change things up with these side-trips from Duluth: Two Harbors (Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area, Gooseberry Falls State Park, &more). Fill the 11th (Mon) with the natural beauty at Jay Cooke State Park. There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, walk around Enger Park, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and steep yourself in history at Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Duluth online itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Grand Marais to Duluth. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Grand Marais in July, with highs in Duluth at 75°F and lows at 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Winona.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Winona: Whitewater State Park (in Altura), LARK Toys (in Kellogg) and National Eagle Center (in Wabasha).

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Winona day trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Duluth to Winona. In July, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to Minneapolis.

Step out of Minneapolis to go to Chanhassen and see Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which is approximately 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic scenery at Minnehaha Park, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get to know the resident critters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE at Mall of America.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Minneapolis trip site.

Drive from Winona to Minneapolis in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July in Minneapolis, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 65°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.