Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Elbow Lake
From Elbow Lake, 30 mi to Kensington Runestone
Elbow Lake has 5 notable places within 60 miles. For a longer trip, Traverse Gap lies 50 mi away.
Attractions nearby
5
within 60 miles
The big one
30 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 30 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 go
On the map, most of the 4 sit to the east.
Orange: Elbow Lake. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
Every place to visit
Look within 60 miles for all 5.
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5Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Parks and trails in Elbow Lake → · Elbow Lake’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 · Wilkin County Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
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