
What to see from Aldrich: Kensington Runestone first
None of our places to visit is inside Aldrich; 3 are within 40 miles. Look for a landmark, a museum and a garden. Set 60 mi out, Lake Itasca makes a day trip.

Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
Mapped
Head to the southwest for most of the 3 on the list.
Orange: Aldrich. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
All the places to visit
Nothing is inside Aldrich itself; these 7 are within 60 miles.
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Northland Arboretum
Non-profit arboretum and nature reserve in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Aldrich → · Aldrich’s history →
Photo credits
Lake Itasca: Tastocke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Runestone Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kenney Lake Overlook: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mille Lacs Indian Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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