Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Elbow Lake Township
Nothing in Elbow Lake Township itself: Kensington Runestone is 34 mi away
All of it lies outside: 5 places within 40 miles, none inside Elbow Lake Township. On the list: 3 museums, a landmark and a zoo & aquarium, among others. Set 45 mi out, Traverse Gap makes a day trip.
Attractions nearby
7
within 60 miles
The big one
34 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 34 mi east
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
The map
Where to find them
Head to the east for most of the 5 on the list.
Orange: Elbow Lake Township. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
The complete list
Nothing is inside Elbow Lake Township itself; these 7 are within 60 miles.
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5Arv Hus Museum
Cultural heritage center located in Milan, Minnesota. Established in 1984, the museum's name translates from Norwegian to Heritage House.
7Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Elbow Lake Township → · Elbow Lake Township’s history →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Kensington Runestone: Book author: George T. Flom, Public domain · Runestone Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arv Hus Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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.
Share a tip in Elbow Lake Township’s Town Square