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Big Ole

Alexandria, Minnesota
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Size28 ft
Built1965
TypeGiant people

A 28-foot Viking built for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair and then brought home to Alexandria. He stands on Broadway in a town proud of its Scandinavian roots and its Kensington Runestone.

Where is Big Ole?

Big Ole is in Alexandria, Minnesota. GPS: 45.89096, -95.37726.

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Where is Big Ole?

Big Ole is in Alexandria, Minnesota. Its GPS position is 45.89096, -95.37726. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Big Ole?

28 ft.

When was Big Ole built?

Big Ole dates from 1965.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Big Ole?

The closest on our map are Otto the Otter in Fergus Falls (about 43 miles away as the crow flies), Vergas Loon in Vergas (about 57 miles away as the crow flies), Pelican Pete in Pelican Rapids (about 58 miles away as the crow flies).

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