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ITINERARY
6h 9m335 miles27 stops
1
Finnegans Brew Co.
2
Minneapolis City Hall
3
Acme Comedy Co.
4
Time Bomb Vintage
Come shop like a local! Time Bomb Vintage has EVERYTHING VINTAGE, MODERN, & RETRO. ALL in STOCK with ever changing inventory! Over 2500 square feet of vintage clothing, 60s-90s toys, pop culture, vinyl albums, vintage advertising and kitschy doodads! If you are looking for the unusual, interesting or hard to find items, we've probably got it! Time Bomb is conveniently located on East Lake Street in the Longfellow neighborhood. Just 10 minutes from MSP airport.
5
Textile Center
6
Indeed Brewing Company
7
Norseman Distillery
Norseman Distillery, the first micro-distillery in Minneapolis, was founded with principles of using the very best local ingredients to produce small batches of exceptionally fine spirits. From our micro-distillery in northeast Minneapolis, we hand craft each batch with the hopes of inspiring legendary cheer in those who drink it.
8
Coldwater Spring
Coldwater had been home to the Bureau of Mines Twin Cities Research Center for close to fifty years, from 1949 to 1996, when Congress closed all Bureau of Mines centers nationwide. In 2010 the NPS assumed responsibility, Coldwater has gone from an office park to a public park. Coldwater is part of an unbroken expanse of green space, stretching from Minnehaha Falls Regional Park to Fort Snelling.
9
Ax Man Surplus Store
10
Stepping Stone Theater
11
F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace
12
Artists' Quarter
13
Heimie's Haberdashery
14
Wabasha Street Bridge
15
Phalen 18 Hole Golf Course
16
First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
17
Washburn Observatory
18
Madison BCycle
19
KOSA Spa
KOSA Spa provides a sanctuary; a place to retreat, to nourish body, mind, and spirit, and in so doing reconnect with one’s best self. KOSA Spa blends wellness best practices from the 5,000-year-old Indian tradition of Ayurveda with seasonal, organic, Wisconsin-sourced ingredients and artisanal products. KOSA Spa’s offerings include customized wellness balancing plans; treatments, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pinda Sweda, Massage, and Facials; and personal retreats that include access to our hot-stone sauna, aromatherapy hydro-steam room, meditation studio, sanctuary lounge, and organic, Ayurvedic teas and foods.
20
Alliant Energy Center
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
21
Miller Brewery Tour
The Miller Brewery Tour offers an 80 minute indoor/outdoor guided walking tour of Miller Valley, home to over 155 years of brewing history. Experience everything from Fredrick Miller's arrival in Milwaukee to the high-speed production lines used today. Our tour begins with beer education and a journey back in time in our Historic Caves and Bavarian Style Miller Inn. Next we’re off to Brewing, Packaging & Distribution operations. Each tour ends as it begins… with our famous beers. Enjoy beer samples throughout the tour and after if 21+ with valid ID (soda and water available for those under 21). Commemorate your experience with a custom tour photo or one of the many great items found in our Girl In The Moon Brewery Shop. We look forward to seeing you for your Miller Time experience soon. CHEERS!
22
Marcus Center
23
The Riverside Theater
24
Shank Hall
25
Lake Park
City park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
26
Klassic Limousine, Inc
Thank you for choosing Klassic Limousine, Inc-your true North for the Wisconsin luxury transportation market. We are proud to be your first choice in Milwaukee, and we take your vote of confidence in us very seriously, and welcome you to VIP treatment on a larger scale. Based in Milwaukee, Klassic Limousine, Inc is all about luxury and elegance. As the undisputed leader in luxury we know how to deliver the VIP treatment the passenger expects. Founded with a desire to bring the best in luxury and modern class to our discerning clients, we are now the finest Milwaukee black car service. This is based on our commitment to being not only the best in urban transportation, but the best overall in terms of vehicle luxury and professionalism. With Klassic Limousine, Inc you travel your way. All of the above combined make us a superior Milwaukee limousine service. Therefore, when you choose Klassic Limousine, Inc you can rest assured that an unforgettable experience awaits you.
27
South Shore Park
Beautiful park on the lake shore. Great view of city in the distance. Nice place to play in the water or have a picnic.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Finnegans Brew Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(9) review
817 5th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404-1007
2
Start:Minneapolis City Hall
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(91) review
350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1316
3
Start:Acme Comedy Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
3.5
(93) review
708 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133
4
Start:Time Bomb Vintage
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
5.0
(9) review
Come shop like a local! Time Bomb Vintage has EVERYTHING VINTAGE, MODERN, & RETRO. ALL in STOCK with ever changing inventory! Over 2500 square feet of vintage clothing, 60s-90s toys, pop culture, vinyl albums, vintage advertising and kitschy doodads! If you are looking for the unusual, interesting or hard to find items, we've probably got it! Time Bomb is conveniently located on East Lake Street in the Longfellow neighborhood. Just 10 minutes from MSP airport.
5
Start:Textile Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(9) review
3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-3356
6
Start:Indeed Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(94) review
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1738
7
Start:Norseman Distillery
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
5.0
(98) review
Norseman Distillery, the first micro-distillery in Minneapolis, was founded with principles of using the very best local ingredients to produce small batches of exceptionally fine spirits. From our micro-distillery in northeast Minneapolis, we hand craft each batch with the hopes of inspiring legendary cheer in those who drink it.
8
Start:Coldwater Spring
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.0
(9) review
Coldwater had been home to the Bureau of Mines Twin Cities Research Center for close to fifty years, from 1949 to 1996, when Congress closed all Bureau of Mines centers nationwide. In 2010 the NPS assumed responsibility, Coldwater has gone from an office park to a public park. Coldwater is part of an unbroken expanse of green space, stretching from Minnehaha Falls Regional Park to Fort Snelling.
9
Start:Ax Man Surplus Store
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
4.5
(9) review
1639 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104-3820
10
Start:Stepping Stone Theater
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
4.0
(9) review
55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, MN 55104-7067
11
Start:F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
4.0
(9) review
481 Laurel Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102-3062
12
Start:Artists' Quarter
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
4.0
(9) review
Hamm Building, 7th Place and St. Peter, Saint Paul, MN
13
Start:Heimie's Haberdashery
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
5.0
(9) review
400 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102-1105
14
Start:Wabasha Street Bridge
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
4.5
(9) review
1 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, MN 55107-1826
15
Start:Phalen 18 Hole Golf Course
Saint Paul, Minnesota·
4.0
(9) review
1615 Phalen Dr E, Saint Paul, MN 55106-1827
16
Start:First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(96) review
900 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705-2298
17
Start:Washburn Observatory
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
1401 Observatory Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1209
18
Start:Madison BCycle
Madison, Wisconsin·
2.0
(9) review
126 W. Mifflin Street Madison , WI 53703, Madison, WI 53703-2510
19
Start:KOSA Spa
Madison, Wisconsin·
5.0
(9) review
KOSA Spa provides a sanctuary; a place to retreat, to nourish body, mind, and spirit, and in so doing reconnect with one’s best self. KOSA Spa blends wellness best practices from the 5,000-year-old Indian tradition of Ayurveda with seasonal, organic, Wisconsin-sourced ingredients and artisanal products. KOSA Spa’s offerings include customized wellness balancing plans; treatments, including Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Pinda Sweda, Massage, and Facials; and personal retreats that include access to our hot-stone sauna, aromatherapy hydro-steam room, meditation studio, sanctuary lounge, and organic, Ayurvedic teas and foods.
20
Start:Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.0
(99) review
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
21
Start:Miller Brewery Tour
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.5
(939) review
The Miller Brewery Tour offers an 80 minute indoor/outdoor guided walking tour of Miller Valley, home to over 155 years of brewing history. Experience everything from Fredrick Miller's arrival in Milwaukee to the high-speed production lines used today. Our tour begins with beer education and a journey back in time in our Historic Caves and Bavarian Style Miller Inn. Next we’re off to Brewing, Packaging & Distribution operations. Each tour ends as it begins… with our famous beers. Enjoy beer samples throughout the tour and after if 21+ with valid ID (soda and water available for those under 21). Commemorate your experience with a custom tour photo or one of the many great items found in our Girl In The Moon Brewery Shop. We look forward to seeing you for your Miller Time experience soon. CHEERS!
22
Start:Marcus Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.0
(94) review
929 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-3122
23
Start:The Riverside Theater
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203-2503
24
Start:Shank Hall
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.0
(9) review
1434 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-2904
25
Start:Lake Park
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.5
(91) review
City park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
26
Start:Klassic Limousine, Inc
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
Thank you for choosing Klassic Limousine, Inc-your true North for the Wisconsin luxury transportation market. We are proud to be your first choice in Milwaukee, and we take your vote of confidence in us very seriously, and welcome you to VIP treatment on a larger scale. Based in Milwaukee, Klassic Limousine, Inc is all about luxury and elegance. As the undisputed leader in luxury we know how to deliver the VIP treatment the passenger expects. Founded with a desire to bring the best in luxury and modern class to our discerning clients, we are now the finest Milwaukee black car service. This is based on our commitment to being not only the best in urban transportation, but the best overall in terms of vehicle luxury and professionalism. With Klassic Limousine, Inc you travel your way. All of the above combined make us a superior Milwaukee limousine service. Therefore, when you choose Klassic Limousine, Inc you can rest assured that an unforgettable experience awaits you.
27
Start:South Shore Park
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
5.0
(9) review
Beautiful park on the lake shore. Great view of city in the distance. Nice place to play in the water or have a picnic.
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What's the driving distance between Minneapolis and Milwaukee?
The distance is 335 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 9m mins in normal traffic
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