MN Day Trips on One Tank of Gas | Luther Brookdale Mazda

The 2015 Mazda CX-9 gets an impressive MPG rating as a large-sized SUV. With a fuel capacity of 20.1 gallons, you can travel up to 482.4 miles before needing to fill-up. Here are some Minnesota attractions that you could drive to and return on one tank of gas.

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1. Minnesota Marine Art Museum
800 Riverview Drive, Winona, MN 55987

Estimated Total Driving Distance: 250 miles

Take a daytrip to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Upcoming exhibits include a Surfacing art series featuring emerging artists Samantha French followed by the solo exhibit by Rhea Pappas. Interested in photography? Starting in 2016 this museum will have photography exhibits by world-traveler Douglas Beasley and Minnesota-based David Eberhardt.

2. Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, 55802

Estimated Total Driving Distance: 301.58 mile

What makes this museum worth the trip? This Railroad museum housed in Duluth, Minnesota’s Historic Union Depot is full of rich cultural experiences from that time. Imagine early immigrants waiting in the waiting area, or soldiers marching down Superior Street to board trains for service. Experience all this in a 1892 French Chateauesque building frozen in time.

3. Enger Park and Tower
16th Ave W & Skyline Drive, Duluth, MN 55811

Estimated Total Driving Distance: 309.24 miles

Superior Trails’ Enger Park consists of the Enger Tower and the Enger Gardens. Find beautiful scenery, hiking trails, gardens, and more. This park is a perfect place for a photoshoot, wedding or just a picnic.

4. Split Rock Lighthouse
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616

Estimated Total Driving Distance: 391.1 miles

Take a day to travel up and view the beautiful Split Rock Lighthouse. A true Minnesota landscape treasure.

5. Extreme Sandbox
1901 Glendale RD, Hastings, MN 55033

Estimated Total Driving Distance: 80.24 miles

Have you ever driven by a construction zone and wondered what it would be like to drive heavy machinery? Extreme Sandbox is an adventure like none other in the midwest. Drive a bulldozer, excavator and more. This experience is perfect for groups.

6. Adventure Zone
329 Lake Ave S. Duluth, MN 55802

Estimated Total Driving Distance: 303.06 miles

Find fun indoor activities for all ages. Adventure zone has laser tag, mini golf, batting cages, rock climbing, arcade games and more.

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