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Viking Woods, Lakes & Arrowhead Shores Fargo Air Museum Museums of Highway 10 This sample itinerary can be customized for anytime of the year. You’ll find it at coordinates B-9, D-9 & E-10 on the 2008 Annual Group Travel Map distributed in the Fall 2007 issue of Itineraries Minnesota Magazine. DAY ONE 9 – 12:00 pm Begin at the Fargo Air Museum, where highflying nostalgia awaits! Home to a world-class collection of WWII aircraft which include the only flying Super Corsair, a Japanese Zero, P-51 Mustangs, TBM Avenger, F 4U Corsair and more! Don’t miss the aviation film theatre and then browse the gift area for a souvenir. 12 – 1:00 pm Experience an English Pub when you lunch at Ushers House with its amazing view of the Red River. 1 – 3:00 pm Just a stones throw away is Moorhead, MN. Step aboard the S.S. Ruby Pontoon for a lovely ride down the Red River to the Clay County Museum, located within the Hjemkomst Center. Hosting a variety of special exhibits and events, and home to the Hjemkomst Viking Ship. 3 – 4:00 pm Just up Hwy 10 is Detroit Lakes. 4 – 5:30 pm Welcome to the Becker County Historical Museum. Explore the county’s early history as expressed through Native American artifacts. Visit “Old Three Legs” the most famous wolf in Minnesota and learn about his reign of terror. Complete your tour at a display that highlights our service men and women from Civil War time to the Iraq conflict. 5:30 pm Check in to the Detroit Lakes AmericInn Lodge and Suites, and be greeted with a warm welcome reception. 6:30 – 8:00 pm Dinner at The Speakeasy where you will feel you have gone back in time to a real 1920’s speakeasy, complete with costumed wait staff and wonderful Italian cuisine. 8:00 pm Back at the AmericInn there is “kid free” pool time where you can also relax in the large whirlpool or enjoy a dry steam after some laps in the pool. DAY TWO 9 – 10:00 am Breakfast downstairs, including waffles! 10 – 10:45 am Hop back on Hwy 10 to the city of Perham. 10:45 – Noon Visit the ITOW (In Their Own Words) Museum. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to telling the stories of American Veterans “In Their Own Words” via Audiovisual exhibits and stunning documentaries. A truly moving and inspirational tribute to our veterans. Arrange for a special “mess kit” lunch, for an unforgettable experience. For more information or to customize this sample itinerary for your group contact your tour operator or Becker County Historical Society 218-847-2938, Clay County Historical Society 218-299-5520; Fargo Air Museum 701-293-8043 or ITOW Veterans Museum 218-346-7678. w w w. i t i n e r a r i e s m i n n e s o t a . c o m I T I N E R A R I E S M I N N E S O TA S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 31 http://www.beckercountyhistory.org/ http://fargoairmuseum.org http://itowmuseum.org http://info.co.clay.mn.us/history http://info.co.clay.mn.us/history http://fargoairmuseum.org http://itowmuseum.org http://exploreminnesota.com http://www.itinerariesminnesota.com

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