• Duration: 13 nights
  • Distance (approx): 1365 miles
  • When to visit: May - Sep
  • Price: Call for info
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Minnesota & Wisconsin

From the Twin Cities, renowned for shopping, head north to the state’s Lake District and Grand Rapids. Although dominated by Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes, there are over 1,600 other lakes in this region. Head east to the shores of Lake Superior past the great inland port of Duluth through Amnicon Falls State Park and on to Bayfield. Follow the Lake along to Michigan’s picturesque Keneenaw Peninsula and on to Marquette with its historic downtown. From the shores of Lake Superior cross to Lake Michigan and Door County peninsula. Head west to the Mississippi via Madison and nearby Spring Green with Frank Lloyd Wrights home. Follow the Mississippi up stream from La Crosse back to Minneapolis.




 

Itinerary

1nt Minneapolis, Hampton Inn Airport

200 miles to Grand Rapids,
2 nts Morning Glory B&B

150 miles to Bayfield,
2 nts Old Rittenhouse Inn

280 miles to Marquette,
2 nts Big Bay Lighthouse

240 miles to Fish Creek,
2 nts White Gull Inn

205 miles to Madison,
2 nts Collins House B&B

140 miles to La Crosse,
2 nts Westby House B&B

150 miles to Minneapolis

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Highlights

Minneapolis/St Paul

Mall of America, the largest shopping centre in USA. Centre for culture and  entertainment.


Madison

Capital and captivating, Madison blends big city culture with small town charm.


La Crosse

Charming city where paddle wheelers still ply the Mississippi.
 

Bayfield

The type of small town travellers dream about – picturesque and charming with modern amenities.


Apostle Islands

Gem-like coastal islands with lighthouses, sea caves etc.


Drives

 

Edge of the Wilderness Byway

Through a lake splashed landscape.


North Shore Scenic Drive

Tangled woodlands towering cliffs and tumbling waterfalls.


Great River Road

Splendid Mississippi scenery.


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