9 days in Minneapolis, Fargo & Medora 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Nickelodeon Universe and Minnehaha Park. And it doesn't end there: get to know the resident critters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, stop by Candyland, see the interesting displays at Mill City Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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Springfield to Minneapolis is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July in Minneapolis, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 65°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Fargo.

Fargo is the most populous city in the state of North Dakota, accounting for over 15% of the state population. On the 29th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site and then have fun at Lindenwood Park. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, then learn more about the world around you at Red River Zoo, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church, and finally play a few rounds at Edgewood Golf.

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Traveling by flight from Minneapolis to Fargo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Fargo when traveling from Minneapolis in July, with lows around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can go by car to Medora.

Medora is a city in Billings County, North Dakota, United States. Start off your visit on the 31st (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. On the next day, explore the wealth of natural beauty at South Unit.

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Traveling by car from Fargo to Medora takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Fargo in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 55°F in Medora. You'll set off for home on the 2nd (Sun).