The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alexandria

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

Updated December 18, 2023

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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.

A classic boat on display at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum.

Alexandria, Minnesota

Legacy of the Lakes Museum

This museum is dedicated to preserving Minnesota's lake culture through displays of vintage watercraft and rotating exhibits.

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Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home

Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home

The childhood home of America’s first winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

22 miles from Alexandria

Lounge area near the lobby

Sauk Centre, Minnesota

The Palmer House Hotel

A century-old landmark that once employed Sinclair Lewis and is still known for its ghost stories.

22 miles from Alexandria

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