Minneapolis St Paul Self Drive Tours

Get more from your Minneapolis St Paul self drive with this suggested Minneapolis St Paul fly drive tour.

 
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Suggested Self Drive Tour Itinerary from Minneapolis

Day 1 Minneapolis/St. Paul

Arrive into Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and proceed to the hotel in nearby Bloomington. Nearby is Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping and entertainment complex featuring 520 retail and specialty stores, and amazing attractions such as Knott's Camp Snoopy Amusement Park, all under one roof!Hotel: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Airport

Day 2 Minneapolis/St. Paul

After picking up your rental car, enjoy the day in these exciting cities. In Minneapolis, the Nicollet Mall is the center of shopping and dining. Nearby Hennepin Avenue features Broadway hits on stage at beautiful historic theaters. For nightlife, the Warehouse District is the place to find great food and a variety of music in an eclectic collection of nightclubs and restaurants. The Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, Walker Art Center and the outdoor Sculpture Garden are filled with outstanding collections of classic and contemporary art. St. Paul is Minnesota's historic capital city along the Mississippi River, home to many cultural attractions including the Ordway Music Theatre, the Minnesota History Center, the Children's Museum and the new state-of-the-art Science Museum of Minnesota with its amazing convertible-domed Omni Theater. Enjoy the Victorian architecture of Summit Avenue and unique shops along Grand Avenue.

Day 3 Minneapolis/St. Paul - Brainerd

Distance: 135 Miles
Proceed northwest to the Brainerd Lakes Area where you can enjoy a vibrant mix of nature and contemporary outdoor activities such as championship level golf in summer and snowmobiling in winter. The change of seasons in fall only heightens the splendor with a burst of color. Golf Digest has ranked the area as "one of the top 50 golfing destinations in the world!"
Hotel: AmericInn of Brainerd/Baxter

Day 4 Brainerd - Bemidji

Distance: 96 Miles
Drive northwest to Bemidji. Visit nearby Itasca State Park, to see the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River. Here, where the river begins its 2552-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico.
Hotel: AmericInn of Bemidji

Day 5 Bemidji-Grand Rapids

Distance: 71 Miles
Continue east to Grand Rapids. Outdoor adventures, scenic beauty and preserved heritage come together for an experience visitors will long remember. Feast your eyes on Mother Nature by driving the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway. Step into the past and discover the history of the logging era at the newly renovated Forest History Center.
Hotel: AmericInn of Grand Rapids

Day 6 Grand Rapids-Duluth

Distance: 83 Miles
Continue southeast to Duluth. Duluth, America's largest, most inland seaport, is often referred to as "the San Francisco of the Midwest." It is a city of gracious old homes, overlooking the harbour and the shores of Lake Superior, the world's largest lake. In lakeside Canal Park, restaurants, nightclubs, shops, sightseeing cruises and ore-carrier tours provide visitors with an endless array of activities.
Hotel: AmericInn of Duluth/Proctor

Day 7 Duluth - Minneapolis

Distance: 154 Miles
Drive back to Minneapolis/St. Paul and return the car in time for departure from the airport, or stay an extra few days.

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