Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Baker Township
From Baker Township, 32 mi to Traverse Gap
The best-known day out from Baker Township is Kensington Runestone, 45 mi away. All of it lies outside: 2 places within 40 miles, none inside Baker Township. Among them are a park & preserve and a museum.
Attractions nearby
8
within 60 miles
The big one
45 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 45 mi northeast
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
The map
Where they are
At 32 mi, Traverse Gap is the farthest one out.
Orange: Baker Township. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
The list in full
You will find all 8 within 60 miles.
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5Swensson Farm Museum
Historic farmstead located in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
6Arv Hus Museum
Cultural heritage center located in Milan, Minnesota. Established in 1984, the museum's name translates from Norwegian to Heritage House.
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8Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Baker Township → · Baker Township’s history →
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Photo credits
Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Runestone Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Swensson Farm Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arv Hus Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dawson Bank Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wilkin County Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Know a spot visitors miss?Locals know the overlook without the crowds and the diner the tour buses skip.
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