29 days in Minneapolis & Key Largo 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.

Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of Saint Paul and Landmark Center. Do some cultural sightseeing at Minneapolis Institute of Art and The Museum of Russian Art. Venture out of the city with trips to LeDuc Historic Estate (in Hastings) and Watt Munisotaram (in Hampton). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at American Swedish Institute, admire the landmark architecture of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, pause for some photo ops at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, and surround yourself with nature on Stone Arch Bridge.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Minneapolis trip itinerary planner.

New York City to Minneapolis is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from New York City in December: high temperatures in Minneapolis hover around 28°F and lows are around 16°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Fri) to allow time for travel to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center and San Pablo Catholic Church. Get some historical perspective at Key Largo Baptist Church and Nike Missile Site HM-69. Venture out of the city with trips to Key Colony Beach (Coffins Patch & Sunset Park Beach), Everglades National Park (Mrazek Pond, Flamingo, &more) and Marathon (Sombrero Beach, Sombrero Reef, &more). There's still lots to do: find your balance on the water with PADDLE! The Florida Keys, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church, shop like a local with Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery, and look for all kinds of wild species at Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Key Largo trip tool.

You can fly from Minneapolis to Key Largo in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Minneapolis to Key Largo. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Minneapolis in January; daily highs in Key Largo reach 75°F and lows reach 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel back home.