The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alexandria

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alexandria, Minnesota

Updated April 3, 2015

Unusual Attractions in Alexandria

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Alexandria, Minnesota

Kensington Runestone

14th century Norse artifacts in Northwestern Minnesota could have proved a Viking landing before Columbus.

Big Ole

Alexandria, Minnesota

Big Ole

America's largest viking stands in a Minnesota city that believes it was visited by the ancient nords.

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