Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Kensington
From Kensington, 17 mi to Kensington Runestone
For a trip from Kensington, Traverse Gap is 56 mi away. With nothing inside Kensington, the list has 2 places within 40 miles. The mix takes in a landmark and a museum.
Attractions nearby
6
within 60 miles
The big one
17 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 17 mi northeast
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
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The map
Where they are
The map stretches to Kensington Runestone, 17 mi away.
Orange: Kensington. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
The complete list
Its 6 places all lie 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.
6Ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places lead and the local favorites follow.
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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.
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