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MINNESOTA'S TWIN CITIES: LAKES, CULTURE AND NORTHERN GRACE

Lakes reflecting autumn gold, bike trails winding through wooded suburbs, Nordic heritage shaping community warmth. Minnesota inspires.

≈ 16
Days
254
Km
15
Stops
📖 9 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore the Twin Cities and their waterfront neighborhoods, then pass through Eden Prairie and its parks and trails. Reach Minnetonka to sail the lake, then end at Chanhassen and its dinner theater, between popular culture and convivial evening. Minnesota is lived in balance: accessible nature, pleasant local life, and plenty of water to breathe.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Eden Prairie

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Round Lake Park and Beach
2
Bryant Lake Regional Park
3
Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail
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Activities

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Staring Lake Observatory visit
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Dining at The Original Pancake House
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Next stop
Distance: 13.4 km
Travel time: 27min
2
Day

Edina

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10 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Centennial Lakes Park
2
Edinborough Park indoor facility
3
Southdale Center shopping
4
Bredesen Park
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Activities

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Centennial Lakes Farmers' Market
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Braemar Golf Course
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Next stop
Distance: 22 km
Travel time: 44min
3
Day

Mendota Heights

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Big Rivers Regional Trail
2
Simley Island Park
3
South Valley Park
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Activities

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Mall of America shopping
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Sunfish Cellars Wine & Spirits tasting
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Dining at The Mudd Room
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Next stop
Distance: 19 km
Travel time: 38min
4
Day

Woodbury

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Battle Creek Regional Park
2
Afton Apple Orchard
3
Bruce Vento Trail hike
4
Tamarack Nature Preserve
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Activities

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Woodbury Community Theater
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Madison's Place Playground
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Woodbury Farmer's Market
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Next stop
Distance: 23.3 km
Travel time: 47min
5
Day

Dellwood

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Day 5
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Discover

1
White Bear Lake County Park
2
Tamarack Nature Center
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Activities

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Golf in Dellwood area
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Biking trails exploration
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Dining at Rudy's Redeye Grill
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Next stop
Distance: 16 km
Travel time: 32min
6
Day

Shoreview

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6 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Lake Judy Park
2
Turtle Lake County Park
3
Island Lake County Park
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Activities

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Island Lake Golf Course
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Tropics Indoor Waterpark
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Slice of Shoreview Days activities
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Next stop
Distance: 4.7 km
Travel time: 9min
7
Day

Arden Hills

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5 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Tony Schmidt Regional Park
2
Minnehaha Falls
3
Lake Calhoun exploration
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Activities

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Benson Great Hall visit
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Northern Lights Bingo Hall
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Sweet Chocolate shop
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Next stop
Distance: 8 km
Travel time: 16min
8
Day

Falcon Heights

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8 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Minnesota State Fair grounds
2
Bell Museum
3
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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Activities

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Dining at House of Wong Chinese Restaurant
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area visit
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Next stop
Distance: 29.6 km
Travel time: 59min
9
Day

Plymouth

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10 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
French Regional Park
2
Eagle Lake Park
3
Parker's Lake Park
4
Medicine Lake
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Luce Line State Hiking Trail
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Hilde Performance Center show
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Next stop
Distance: 13 km
Travel time: 26min
10
Day

Minnetonka

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Gray's Bay Marina
2
Minnetonka Mills historic site
3
Spring Hill Park
4
Bennett Family Park
+1 Places visited
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Activities

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Minnetonka Farmers' Market
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Bunker Indoor Golf
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Next stop
Distance: 5.7 km
Travel time: 11min
11
Day

Deephaven

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Day 11
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Discover

1
Lake Minnetonka exploration
2
Sunset Point
3
Thorpe Park
4
Cottage Wood General Store
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Activities

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Dining at Beanhaven Café
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Old Log Theater performance
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Discovery Flights experience
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Next stop
Distance: 9.8 km
Travel time: 20min
12
Day

Chanhassen

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Day 12
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Discover

1
Paisley Park Museum - Prince's estate
2
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3
Lake Susan Park
4
Marsh Lake Park
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Activities

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Chanhassen Dinner Theaters performance
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Dining at Brindisi's Pub
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Next stop
Distance: 13.4 km
Travel time: 27min
13
Day

Victoria

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10 photos
Day 13
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Discover

1
Lowry Nature Center
2
Victoria Lions Park
3
Lake Auburn Campground area
4
Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery
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Activities

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Big Stone Mini Golf
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Ruby's Roost Bakery visit
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Volksfest Festival
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Next stop
Distance: 12.9 km
Travel time: 26min
14
Day

Waconia

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Day 14
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Discover

1
Lake Waconia exploration
2
Historic Andrew Peterson Farm
3
City Square Park
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Activities

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Island View Golf Club
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Safari Island Community Center
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Dining at Lola's Lakehouse Restaurant
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Next stop
Distance: 63 km
Travel time: 1h03
15
Day

Lakeville

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Day 15
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Discover

1
Lakeville Area Art Center
2
Applewood Orchard
3
Casperson Park
4
Steve Michaud Park
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Activities

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Crystal Lake Golf Club
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Angry Inch Brewing visit
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Renaissance Festival

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-May): Perfect weather across most regions (15-25°C) with blooming landscapes, moderate crowds, and excellent conditions for national parks and cities. Ideal for diverse activities nationwide.

Autumn (September-October): Excellent temperatures with spectacular fall foliage, harvest festivals, and comfortable weather. Perfect for outdoor activities, cultural events, fewer crowds than summer.

Summer (June-August): Peak season with warmest weather but highest crowds and prices. Excellent for northern regions, challenging in southwestern deserts, perfect for beaches and national parks.

Winter (December-February): Variable conditions from tropical Florida to snowy Colorado. Perfect for skiing, southern destinations, indoor attractions, lowest prices outside holiday periods.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 13 and 19 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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