37 days in Minnesota Itinerary

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

Visit Two Harbors Lighthouse and Stoney Point for their historical value. Appreciate the collections at The St. Louis County Depot and Art in the Alley. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Duluth: Two Harbors (Superior Hiking Trail, Castle Danger Brewery, &more), Greyhound Bus Museum (in Hibbing) and Onyx Beach (in Silver Bay). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Park Point Nature Trail, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Hoops Brewing, see the interesting displays at The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, and grab your bike and head to Willard Munger State Trail.

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Newark to Duluth is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Duluth is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Newark in March, things will get slightly colder in Duluth: highs are around 34°F and lows about 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Grand Marais.

Grand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. Appreciate the collections at Sivertson Gallery and Grand Portage National Monument. Explore hidden gems such as Grand Marais Lighthouse and High Falls. Step out of Grand Marais to go to Schroeder and see Temperance River State Park, which is approximately 42 minutes away. There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at North Shore Winery, admire the majestic nature at Judge C.R. Magney State Park, glide through natural beauty at Pincushion Mountain Trail System, and stop by Gunflint Mercantile.

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Traveling by car from Duluth to Grand Marais takes 2.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 33°F, and evening lows to 19°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ely.

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips and Minnesota Discovery Center. Explore Ely's surroundings by going to Iron Range Veterans Memorial (in Virginia) and Palisade Head (in Beaver Bay). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Piragis Northwoods Company, hike along Kawishiwi Falls Trail, immerse yourself in nature at Tettegouche State Park, and make a trip to The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center.

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Traveling by car from Grand Marais to Ely takes 2.5 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Ely when traveling from Grand Marais in March, with lows around 10°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bemidji.

Bemidji is a city in Beltrami County (and county seat), in north west Minnesota, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Headwaters Science Center and Fishing Charters & Tours. Visit Forest History Center and Old Central School for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Bemidji to Walker to see Leech Lake about 42 minutes away. There's still lots to do: appreciate the history behind Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, make a trip to Chief Bemidji Statute, and immerse yourself in nature at Lake Bemidji State Park.

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Drive from Ely to Bemidji in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 46°F in April, and nighttime lows around 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Alexandria.

Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Carlos Creek Winery and Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Runestone Museum and Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alexandria: Quarry Park and Nature Preserve (in Waite Park), Jack Pine Brewery (in Baxter) and Brainerd (Roundhouse Brewery, Cragun's Legacy Courses, &more). Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Junkyard Brewing Company, appreciate the history behind Big Ole Viking Statue, make a trip to Otto the Big Otter, and stroll through Central Lakes Trail.

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You can drive from Bemidji to Alexandria in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Alexandria can reach 50°F, while at night they dip to 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to New Ulm.

New Ulm is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pipestone National Monument and Schell's. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Crow River Winery and Jeffers Petroglyphs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New Ulm: Alexander Ramsey Park (in Redwood Falls), Fagen Fighters WWII Museum (in Granite Falls) and Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum (in Walnut Grove). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Hermann the German and admire the majestic nature at Flandrau State Park.

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Getting from Alexandria to New Ulm by car takes about 3 hours. In April in New Ulm, expect temperatures between 52°F during the day and 34°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can drive to Rochester.

Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like International Owl Center and Winona County Historical Society. Museum-lovers will appreciate Red Wing Shoes and Watkins Museum and Store. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rochester: Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka (in Winona), LARK Toys (in Kellogg) and Whitewater State Park (in Altura). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Assisi Heights, admire the landmark architecture of Gonda Building, steep yourself in history at Plummer House, and see the interesting displays at Mayowood Historic Home.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rochester attractions planner.

You can drive from New Ulm to Rochester in 2 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 52°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Minneapolis.

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.

Basilica of St. Mary and Northfield Historical Society Museum and Historic Bank Site will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at The Museum of Russian Art and Landmark Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Minneapolis: Mankato Brewery (in North Mankato), Karl Oskar and Kristina monument (in Lindstrom) and Mankato (Reconciliation Park & Minneopa State Park). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Weisman Art Museum, stroll the grounds of Fort Snelling National Cemetery, ponder the world of politics at Minnesota State Capitol, and do a tasting at Millner Heritage Vineyard & Winery.

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You can drive from Rochester to Minneapolis in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 54°F, and evening lows to 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.