Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Hancock
Kensington Runestone & 6 more attractions near Hancock
7 notable places within 60 miles of Hancock, and the sights travelers look up most.
Attractions nearby
7
within 60 miles
The big one
34 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 34 mi northeast
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
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What’s around Hancock
Orange: Hancock. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below.
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Best known first
Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
Military aviation museum in Granite Falls, Minnesota.
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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.
7Parks and trails in Hancock → · Hancock’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
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