21 days in Minneapolis & Sacramento 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.

Minneapolis is known for fun & games, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Minneapolis Institute of Art, get a dose of the wild on Stone Arch Bridge, examine the collection at Mill City Museum, and admire the natural beauty at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

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Sacramento to Minneapolis is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Sacramento in May, expect nights in Minneapolis to be about the same, around 50°F, while days are slightly colder, around 68°F. On the 9th (Sun), you're off to Sacramento.

The capital city of America's most economically significant state, Sacramento is an important stop for any politico.

Explore Sacramento's surroundings by going to Wine Tours & Tastings (in Napa), Santa Rosa (Safari West & Charles M. Schulz Museum) and St. Helena (Beringer Vineyards, Charles Krug Winery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at California State Railroad Museum, appreciate the views at Sonoma Valley, look for all kinds of wild species at West Coast Falconry, and do a tasting at Gracianna Winery.

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You can fly from Minneapolis to Sacramento in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to Sacramento is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Minneapolis in May, you will find days in Sacramento are somewhat warmer (81°F), and nights are about the same (54°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.