6 days in Minnesota Itinerary

The capital of Minnesota, Saint Paul represents half of the "Twin Cities" and embraces the outdoors and urban culture.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE at Mall of America, buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Rybicki Cheese. On your second day here, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint Paul, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, and then learn more about the world around you at Science Museum of Minnesota.

For more things to do and more tourist information, refer to the Saint Paul travel itinerary planner.

Midland to Saint Paul is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Midland to Saint Paul. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Midland in July since evenings lows in Saint Paul dip to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Duluth.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Duluth: Two Harbors (Gooseberry Falls State Park & Split Rock Lighthouse). Next up on the itinerary: explore and take pictures at Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, stop by Great Lakes Candy Kitchen, take in the exciting artwork at Art in the Alley, and don't miss a visit to Enger Park.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Duluth sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Saint Paul to Duluth in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Saint Paul in July: high temperatures in Duluth hover around 75°F and lows are around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Soudan.

Soudan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Breitung Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at Soudan Underground Mine.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Soudan trip maker site.

You can drive from Duluth to Soudan in 2 hours. Traveling from Duluth in July, plan for slightly colder nights in Soudan, with lows around 53°F. On the 17th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.