7 days in Minnesota Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Minnesota trip itinerary planner
Start: Dallas
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Bloomington
— 3 nights
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Ely
— 1 night
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Duluth
— 2 nights
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End: Dallas
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Bloomington — 3 nights

The city of Bloomington, part of the Minneapolis-St.Kids will enjoy SEA LIFE at Mall of America and Room Escape Games. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America, get engrossed in the history at Minnesota History Center, and get to know the resident critters at Minnesota Zoo.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Bloomington road trip planner.
Dallas to Bloomington is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dallas in March, things will get much colder in Bloomington: highs are around 41°F and lows about 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Ely.
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Ely — 1 night

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): get a dose of the wild on White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures and then trek along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips.
To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Ely trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Bloomington to Ely in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Bloomington in March, expect Ely to be slightly colder, temps between 33°F and 10°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Duluth.
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To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Ely trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Bloomington to Ely in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Bloomington in March, expect Ely to be slightly colder, temps between 33°F and 10°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive to Duluth.
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Duluth — 2 nights
Zenith City of the Unsalted Seas
Situated on the westernmost point of the Lake Superior, Duluth represents a booming port city.Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Congdon Park, contemplate the long history of Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate, then snap pictures at Aerial Lift Bridge, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cruise along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, then see the interesting displays at The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, then look for gifts at Great Lakes Candy Kitchen, and finally admire the majestic nature at Gooseberry Falls State Park.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Duluth visit site.
You can drive from Ely to Duluth in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Ely in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Duluth, with lows around 20°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.