Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
Attractions near Sanford Township
A day out from Sanford Township: Kensington Runestone, 28 mi away
All of it lies outside: 4 places within 40 miles, none inside Sanford Township. Look for 2 museums, a landmark and a zoo & aquarium. A longer outing takes you to Traverse Gap, 50 mi off.
Attractions nearby
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within 60 miles
The big one
28 mi
Kensington Runestone
Landmark · 28 mi east
Kensington Runestone
Rune-covered stone slab unearthed in 1898 in Kensington, Minnesota.
The towns around it, and where to stay →
The map
The places, mapped
Most of the 4 out of town lie to the east.
Orange: Sanford Township. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors
Everything nearby
Everything to see
6 places make the list, every one 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.
Parks and trails in Sanford Township → · Sanford 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.
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