Minneapolis - Rochester - North Great River Road (Self Drive)
❮Minneapolis - Rochester - North Great River Road (Self Drive)
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 9 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Minneapolis
- Hotel for 2 night in Rochester
- Hotel for 3 nights in the North Great River Road Area
Driving Time
Minneapolis - Rochester : 1 hr. 24 mins. approx.
Rochester - North Great River Road Area: 3 hr. 15 mins. approx.
North Great River Road Area - Cedar Rapids Airport: 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
This self-drive, independent vacation package will introduce you to these beautiful cities through Minnesota and Illinois. Combine Minneapolis (a major city in Minnesota that forms "Twin Cities" with the neighboring state capital of St. Paul. Bisected by the Mississippi River), Rochester (it is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city, and home of the Mayo Clinic (famous wellness center) and a major IBM facility, one of the company's largest at its peak) and Great River Road North (The Great River Road is arguably the longest and most important scenic byway in America. You'll experience scenic vistas and tranquil landscapes as you drive the route); with a Rental Car. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
Day 1Arrive to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
Overnight in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MNDay 2Overnight in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MNDay 3Overnight in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MNDay 4Departing from Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Rochester, MN
Day 4Arrive to Rochester, MN
Overnight in Rochester, MNDay 5Overnight in Rochester, MNDay 6Departing from Rochester, MN
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Great River Road North, IL
Day 6Arrive to Great River Road North, IL
Overnight in Great River Road North, ILDay 7Overnight in Great River Road North, ILDay 8Overnight in Great River Road North, ILDay 9Departing from Great River Road North, IL
USA
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Trip Summary
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
The Twin Cities on the mighty Mississippi, Minneapolis, and its sister city, Minnesota`s capital Saint Paul, are the economic, cultural, artistic, and educational epicenters of the state of Minnesota. Minneapolis is known for its vibrant arts scene, as well as gorgeous scenes in nature that are not far removed at all from Minnesota`s largest urban core. Saint Paul, described many times as `the most livable city in America`, is known for its museums among other attractions, such as the Minnesota History Center and the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Explore the Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center, Como Park Zoo and Observatory, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Mill City Museum, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota History Museum, Minnesota State Capitol, Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Northwest Minneapolis Arts District, Cathedral of Saint Paul, Guthrie Theater, American Swedish Institute, University of Minnesota, and so much more! -
Rochester, MN
Rochester is perhaps best-known for the Mayo Clinic, which was founded in 1864 and today is considered one of the best hospitals in the world. The Mayo Clinic also heavily influences the local economy, and recent revitalization efforts have been directly tied to expansion at the Mayo Clinic. Rochester is also well-known for its green spaces such as Soldiers Field right in the center of the city, and is notably one of the few places in Minnesota to lack a natural lake.
Explore the Mayo Clinic, Mayowood Mansion, Quarry Hill Nature Center, Soldiers Field, Rochester Art Center, Silver Lake, Ear of Corn Water Tower, Foster-Arend Beach, History Center of Olmsted County, Heritage House, and so much more! -
Great River Road North, IL
The Great River Road takes adventure-seekers on the open road as it parallels the Mississippi River. The Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway clocks in at 550 miles and is arguably the most gorgeous and picture-perfect segment of the drive. The northern segment of the National Scenic Byway passes through East Dubuque, Galena, and Fulton, among other towns and cities, with Dubuque, Bellevue, and Clinton on the Iowa side opposite the aforementioned towns.
Explore the Dubuque, East Dubuque, Galena, Mississippi Palisades State Park, Fulton, Fulton Windmill, Grant Wood Scenic Byway, Lincoln Highway, Bellevue, Clinton, East Clinton, Cattail Slough Wetland Preserve, and so much more!
Explore the Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center, Como Park Zoo and Observatory, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Mill City Museum, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota History Museum, Minnesota State Capitol, Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, Northwest Minneapolis Arts District, Cathedral of Saint Paul, Guthrie Theater, American Swedish Institute, University of Minnesota, and so much more!
Explore the Mayo Clinic, Mayowood Mansion, Quarry Hill Nature Center, Soldiers Field, Rochester Art Center, Silver Lake, Ear of Corn Water Tower, Foster-Arend Beach, History Center of Olmsted County, Heritage House, and so much more!
Explore the Dubuque, East Dubuque, Galena, Mississippi Palisades State Park, Fulton, Fulton Windmill, Grant Wood Scenic Byway, Lincoln Highway, Bellevue, Clinton, East Clinton, Cattail Slough Wetland Preserve, and so much more!