7 days in Minneapolis & Berkeley 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.

Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Minnehaha Park, take an in-depth tour of Mill City Museum, admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake of the Isles.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Minneapolis day trip planning tool.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Minneapolis. In August, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Berkeley.

Berkeley is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northern Alameda County, California. Change things up with these side-trips from Berkeley: Castello di Amorosa (in Calistoga), St. Helena (Modus Operandi Cellars, Herb Lamb Vineyards, &more) and Napa (Wine Tours & Tastings & O'Brien Estate Winery). Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Lawrence Hall of Science and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Oakland California Temple.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Berkeley trip maker app.

Getting from Minneapolis to Berkeley by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 2 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Minneapolis in August; daily highs in Berkeley reach 73°F and lows reach 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.