8 days in Minnesota Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take in the views from Aerial Lift Bridge, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Lakewalk, and then stroll through Canal Park. On your second day here, take a memorable drive along Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive, then steep yourself in history at Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Art in the Alley.

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New York City to Duluth is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from New York City in February, with highs in Duluth at 24°F and lows at 8°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Ely.

Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): make a trip to The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Historical Center, head outdoors with White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures, and then trek along Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips. On your second day here, get curious at North American Bear Center, immerse yourself in nature at Soudan Underground Mine, and then glide through natural beauty at Flathorn - Gegoka Cross Country Ski Trails.

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Traveling by car from Duluth to Ely takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Duluth in February, expect Ely to be little chillier, temps between 18°F and -4°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Minneapolis.

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 trip includes some of its best attractions: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, learn more about the world around you at Science Museum of Minnesota, buy something for everyone on your list at Mall of America, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE at Mall of America.

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Fly from Ely to Minneapolis in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Ely in February; daily highs in Minneapolis reach 27°F and lows reach 10°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.