54 days in Midwest & Mineral Wells Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States vacation planner
Start: Kinshasa
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Cincinnati
— 5 nights
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Minneapolis
— 5 nights
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Ely
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Duluth
— 4 nights
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Brainerd
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Alexandria
— 2 nights
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Saint Cloud
— 4 nights
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Drive to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Fly to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Drive to Mineral Wells
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Mineral Wells
— 7 nights
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Drive to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Fly to Springfield Branson National Airport, Drive to Branson
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Branson
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Kansas City
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Saint Louis
— 5 nights
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Chicago
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Cleveland
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Drive to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Fly to Kinshasa
End: Kinshasa
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Cincinnati — 5 nights

The Queen of the West
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cincinnati: Dayton (Carillon Historical Park, National Museum of the US Air Force, &more), Perfect North Slopes (in Lawrenceburg) and Columbus (Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, Room Escape Games, &more). And it doesn't end there: gain some tasty knowledge on Cincy Brew Bus, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and stroll around Krohn Conservatory.
To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Cincinnati trip planner.
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Cincinnati is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kinshasa to Cincinnati is minus 6 hours. In January, Cincinnati is colder than Kinshasa - with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Minneapolis.
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Cincinnati is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kinshasa to Cincinnati is minus 6 hours. In January, Cincinnati is colder than Kinshasa - with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis — 5 nights

The City of Lakes
Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Minneapolis Institute of Art, explore the activities along Chain of Lakes, walk around Rice Park, and hit the slopes at Central Park Ice Skating Trail.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Minneapolis online trip itinerary maker.
You can fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cincinnati in January, things will get slightly colder in Minneapolis: highs are around -5°C and lows about -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly to Ely.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Minneapolis online trip itinerary maker.
You can fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cincinnati in January, things will get slightly colder in Minneapolis: highs are around -5°C and lows about -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly to Ely.
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Ely — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): glide through natural beauty at Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails and then get outside with White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge in some personalized pampering at The Pebble Spa Co., then trek along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips, and then make a trip to Listening Point.
For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Ely travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Ely takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In January, Ely is slightly colder than Minneapolis - with highs of -10°C and lows of -23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Duluth.
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For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Ely travel itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Ely takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In January, Ely is slightly colder than Minneapolis - with highs of -10°C and lows of -23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Duluth.
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Duluth — 4 nights
Zenith City of the Unsalted Seas
Explore Duluth's surroundings by going to Bayfield (Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves & Pike's Creek Mt Ashwabay Ski Trails). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get to know the fascinating history of Lakewalk, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Duluth Cider, and stroll through Canal Park.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Duluth visit planner.
Drive from Ely to Duluth in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Ely in January; daily highs in Duluth reach -6°C and lows reach -16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Brainerd.
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To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Duluth visit planner.
Drive from Ely to Duluth in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Ely in January; daily highs in Duluth reach -6°C and lows reach -16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Brainerd.
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Brainerd — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): bet on your favorite at Brainerd International Raceway, hit the slopes at Mount Ski Gull, then stop by Loide' Oils & Vinegars, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Roundhouse Brewery.
For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Brainerd trip itinerary app.
Drive from Duluth to Brainerd in 2.5 hours. January in Brainerd sees daily highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Alexandria.
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For traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Brainerd trip itinerary app.
Drive from Duluth to Brainerd in 2.5 hours. January in Brainerd sees daily highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Alexandria.
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Alexandria — 2 nights

On the 24th (Tue), join the crowd at I 94 Speedway, get engrossed in the history at Prospect House & Civil War Museum, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Copper Trail Brewing Co. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Douglas County Historical Society, then get in on the family fun at Casey’s Amusement Park, and then take an in-depth tour of Legacy of the Lakes Museum.
For photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Alexandria holiday maker website.
You can drive from Brainerd to Alexandria in 2 hours. January in Alexandria sees daily highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint Cloud.
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For photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Alexandria holiday maker website.
You can drive from Brainerd to Alexandria in 2 hours. January in Alexandria sees daily highs of -7°C and lows of -18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Saint Cloud.
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Saint Cloud — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint Cloud: Blue Hill Trail (in Zimmerman), Dassel Area Historical Society & Ergot Museum (in Dassel) and Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum (in Little Falls).
To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Saint Cloud trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Alexandria to Saint Cloud in 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Mineral Wells.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Saint Cloud trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Alexandria to Saint Cloud in 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Mineral Wells.
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Mineral Wells — 7 nights
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mineral Wells: International Exotic Animal Sanctuary (in Boyd), Wise County Historical Society Museum (in Decatur) and Young County Courthouse (in Graham).
For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Mineral Wells travel planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Saint Cloud to Mineral Wells. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Saint Cloud in January; daily highs in Mineral Wells reach 16°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Branson.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Mineral Wells travel planning website.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Saint Cloud to Mineral Wells. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Saint Cloud in January; daily highs in Mineral Wells reach 16°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Branson.
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Branson — 3 nights
Live Entertainment Capital of the World
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Branson: Springfield (Tour the Ozarks, Room Escape Games, &more). The adventure continues: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, identify plant and animal life at National Tiger Sanctuary, examine the collection at Beyond The Lens! Family Fun, and take an in-depth tour of Titanic Museum.
Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Branson using our trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mineral Wells to Branson. Traveling from Mineral Wells in February, things will get little chillier in Branson: highs are around 11°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Kansas City.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mineral Wells to Branson. Traveling from Mineral Wells in February, things will get little chillier in Branson: highs are around 11°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Kansas City.
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Kansas City — 3 nights
City of Fountains
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kansas City: Booth Family Hall of Athletics (in Lawrence) and Topeka (Evel Knievel Museum & Museum of History). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, do sightseeing your way with Private Tours, and explore the engaging exhibits at Kaleidoscope.
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Kansas City trip planning tool.
Getting from Branson to Kansas City by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In February in Kansas City, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Saint Louis.
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Getting from Branson to Kansas City by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In February in Kansas City, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis — 5 nights

Gateway to the West
Explore Saint Louis' surroundings by going to Great Rivers Scenic Route (in Alton), Castlewood State Park (in Ballwin) and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (in Springfield). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, get to know the resident critters at Saint Louis Zoo, admire the masterpieces at Saint Louis Art Museum, and appreciate the history behind The Gateway Arch.
For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Saint Louis sightseeing planner.
You can fly from Kansas City to Saint Louis in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.
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For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Saint Louis sightseeing planner.
You can fly from Kansas City to Saint Louis in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Chicago.
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Chicago — 6 nights

Windy City
Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take a stroll through The Magnificent Mile, learn more about the world around you at Field Museum, and make a trip to Millennium Park.
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Traveling by flight from Saint Louis to Chicago takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Saint Louis in February, things will get little chillier in Chicago: highs are around 2°C and lows about -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Cleveland.
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Traveling by flight from Saint Louis to Chicago takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Saint Louis in February, things will get little chillier in Chicago: highs are around 2°C and lows about -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Cleveland.
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Cleveland — 5 nights

Forest City
Get out of town with these interesting Cleveland side-trips: Hillcrest Orchard (in Sugarcreek), Snow Trails (in Mansfield) and Warther Museum (in Dover). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, identify plant and animal life at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, try your luck at JACK Cleveland Casino, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Maumee Bay Brew Pub.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cleveland trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by flight from Chicago to Cleveland takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Cleveland is 1 hour. February in Cleveland sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cleveland trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by flight from Chicago to Cleveland takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Chicago to Cleveland is 1 hour. February in Cleveland sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Minnesota travel guide
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.