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ITINERARY
21h 50m1,246 miles12 stops
1
Minneapolis Farmers Market
2
Indeed Brewing Company
3
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.
4
Hunt & Gather
5
Fired Up Studios
6
Stockyards Ag Experience
We deepen the connection between agriculture to everyday life with learning experiences that highlight history, science, culture and economic impact. We educate through interactive displays, hands-on learning and vibrant stories.
7
Eastbank Art Gallery
EastBank Art Gallery is an association of local and regional fine artists with a storefront on the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad building on East 8th Street near downtown Sioux Falls.
8
Stogeez Cigar Lounge
9
Little Wine Cellar Co
10
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
11
Sugar House Park
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
12
Great Salt Lake
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Minneapolis Farmers Market
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(89) review
312 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405-1506
2
Start:Indeed Brewing Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.5
(94) review
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1738
3
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.
4
Start:Hunt & Gather
Minneapolis, Minnesota·
4.0
(8) review
4944 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410-1818
5
Start:Fired Up Studios
Golden Valley, Minnesota·
5.0
(74) review
1000 Boone Ave N Suite 380, Golden Valley, MN 55427-4466
6
Start:Stockyards Ag Experience
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.5
(8) review
We deepen the connection between agriculture to everyday life with learning experiences that highlight history, science, culture and economic impact. We educate through interactive displays, hands-on learning and vibrant stories.
7
Start:Eastbank Art Gallery
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
5.0
(7) review
EastBank Art Gallery is an association of local and regional fine artists with a storefront on the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad building on East 8th Street near downtown Sioux Falls.
8
Start:Stogeez Cigar Lounge
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.0
(8) review
201 E 11th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6748
9
Start:Little Wine Cellar Co
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
5.0
(9) review
2390 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4337
10
Start:Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(925) review
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
11
Start:Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
12
Start:Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Minneapolis and Salt Lake City?
The distance is 1,246 miles
What's the travel time between Minneapolis and Salt Lake City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 21h 50m mins in normal traffic
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