5 days in Minneapolis & Zion National Park 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): kick back and relax at Round Lake Park and Beach, then take a peaceful walk through Baker Park Reserve, and then admire the sheer force of Minnehaha Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): tee off at Troy Burne Golf Club, then walk around Birkmose Park, and then wander the streets of Summit Avenue.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Minneapolis day trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from your home destination to Minneapolis. In August, daily temperatures in Minneapolis can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel to Zion National Park.

Towering cliffs of red, white, and pink Navajo sandstone, stream-carved slot canyons, and big blue sky all characterize Zion National Park.

On the 12th (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Zion National Park, then explore and take pictures at Zion Shuttle, and then explore the stunning scenery at Zion's Main Canyon. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at The Narrows and then hike along Angel's Landing.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Zion National Park road trip tool.

Fly from Minneapolis to Zion National Park in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Minneapolis in August: highs in Zion National Park hover around 90°F, while lows dip to 54°F. On the 14th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.