2 days in Minneapolis & Winnipeg 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): take a stroll through Summit Avenue, then steep yourself in history at James J. Hill House, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of St. Mary, and finally grab your bike and head to Mill Ruins Park.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Rochester International Airport and Duluth International Airport. In October in Minneapolis, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel to Winnipeg.

At the confluence of two rivers, Winnipeg started out as a small trading post in an area inhabited by indigenous tribes for thousands of years before the European arrival.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, then stroll the grounds of Basilique-Cathedrale de Saint Boniface, and then contemplate the long history of The Forks National Historic Site.

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Getting from Minneapolis to Winnipeg by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Minneapolis in October: high temperatures in Winnipeg hover around 53°F and lows are around 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.