60 days in Central Minnesota Itinerary

Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. Hutchinson is known for wineries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about winemaking at Crow River Winery.

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Minneapolis to Hutchinson is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. April in Hutchinson sees daily highs of 52°F and lows of 33°F at night. You'll set off for Saint Cloud on the 28th (Sun).

St. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Beaver Island Brewing Company and Stearns History Museum. Get some cultural insight at Linden Hill and Charles Lindbergh House and Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint Cloud: Little Falls (Minnesota Fishing Museum, Pine Grove Zoo, &more) and Elk River (Wild Woods Water Park & Oliver Kelley Farm). The adventure continues: see where the action happens at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, explore the activities along Warner Lake Park, hike along Beaver Islands Trail, and buy something for everyone on your list at Crossroads Center.

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Traveling by car from Hutchinson to Saint Cloud takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 51°F in April, and nighttime lows around 31°F. On the 13th (Mon), you're off to Alexandria.

Alexandria is a city and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Legacy of the Lakes Museum and Otter Tail County Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Copper Trail Brewing Co and Kensington Runestone. Get out of town with these interesting Alexandria side-trips: Fergus Falls (Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, Otto the Big Otter, &more). The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Casey’s Amusement Park, pause for some photo ops at Big Ole Viking Statue, take an in-depth tour of Douglas County Historical Society, and learn more about the world around you at Runestone Museum.

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Traveling by car from Saint Cloud to Alexandria takes 1.5 hours. In May in Alexandria, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 46°F at night. On the 26th (Sun), you're off to Nisswa.

Nisswa is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Gull Dam Brewing and Minnesota Military Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Crow Wing County Historical Society Museum and Library and Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Venture out of the city with trips to Mille Lacs Lake (in Brainerd) and Onamia (Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Mille Lacs Kathio State Park). Next up on the itinerary: tee off at The Pines Golf Course at Grand View Lodge, join the crowd at Brainerd International Raceway, sample the tasty concoctions at Roundhouse Brewery, and stop by Loide' Oils & Vinegars.

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Getting from Alexandria to Nisswa by car takes about 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Nisswa can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. You will leave for home on the 11th (Tue).