8 days in Apex & Eau Claire Itinerary

Bring the kids along to North Carolina Zoo and North Carolina Botanical Garden. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Apex: Carolina Tiger Rescue (in Pittsboro), Chapel Hill (The Carolina Basketball Museum, University of North Carolina, &more) and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (in Hillsborough).

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Minneapolis to Apex is an approximately 19-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Minneapolis in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Apex, with highs around 88°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Eau Claire.

Kids will enjoy Crystal Cave and Carson Park. Get out of town with these interesting Eau Claire side-trips: National Eagle Center (in Wabasha), Eau Galle Cheese (in Durand) and Minnesota Marine Art Museum (in Winona).

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Traveling by car from Apex to Eau Claire takes 17.5 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In July, Eau Claire is little chillier than Apex - with highs of 82°F and lows of 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.