Ely, Minnesota Itineraries for every type of Adventurer!
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FAMILIES • SEASONED ADVENTURERS • HISTORY BUFFS • ARTS & CULTURE LOVERS | 1 |
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Welcome to Ely | 2 |
CONTENTS DIRECTORY - 03 FAMILY FUN SEEKERS - 04 EXPERIENCED ADVENTURERS - 06 ARTS & CULTURE LOVERS – 08 HISTORY BUFFS – 10 | 2 |
Ready for yours? | 2 |
land of 10,000 adventures | 2 |
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Attractions | 3 |
Trails & Parks | 3 |
Trails and Parks | 3 |
Shops | 3 |
Outfitters | 3 |
LaTourell's Moose Lake Outfitters | 3 |
Food & Drink | 3 |
Arts & Culture | 3 |
FOR THE | 4 |
amil un Seekers | 4 |
puddle jumper park, chapman street | 4 |
Ely is the kind of place where kids can still be kids. A day might include exploring the woods, learning about wolves, reading a new favorite book by the lake, and enjoying a sweet treat. | 4 |
The pace here is gentler, the distractions are the good kind, and there's enough wonder to wear out even the most energetic little explorers. | 4 |
Start at the edge of the wilderness and work your way into town, or the other way around. Good memories are waiting to happen! | 4 |
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International Wolf Center | 4 |
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Get face-to-face with wolves at the International Wolf Center. | 5 |
Meet the residents of the North American Bear Center*. | 5 |
Stretch your legs on the Kawishiwi Falls Trail, a 1.5-mile round trip hike to a stunning 70-foot waterfall with interpretive signs along the way.** | 5 |
Let the kids run loose at Semers Beach Park. | 5 |
Browse the selection at Piragis Northwoods Company's bookstore. | 5 |
Grab a treat at Ely’s Old-Fashioned Candy or Northern Expressions Ice Cream Parlor* to enjoy at Puddlejumper Park. | 5 |
Kawishiwi Falls | 5 |
Take a family photo in front of the new Ely mural at Puddle Jumper Park on Chapman Street! | 5 |
Photo: Brett Ross / Boreal Roots Media | 5 |
*Seasonal, check hours before you visit. | 5 |
**Be aware of drop-offs and fast moving water along this trail. | 5 |
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Experienced Adventurers | 6 |
Experience the quiet of a lake at dawn, the burn in your shoulders after a long portage, and the particular satisfaction of earning your rest. | 6 |
Ely is your gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, with over a million acres of lakes, rivers, and forest waiting for you to explore on your own terms. | 6 |
Whether you're here for a day paddle or a week-long expedition, the outfitters in town can set you up with gear, maps, permits, and advice tailored to your skill level and ambition. | 6 |
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Makers + shoppers unite! | 8 |
Arts + Culture Lovers | 8 |
A strong creative spirit sets Ely apart. | 8 |
Known for its local art, live music, and handcrafted goods, this end-of-the-road destination is a magnet for creatives and makers. | 8 |
Explore local galleries, catch a theatrical performance, do-si-do at a barn dance, shop for locally made items, and learn a new craft. | 8 |
You'll find excellent coffee shops, brewpubs, and restaurants nearby to fuel your visit. | 8 |
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Wander the downtown galleries and studios to see what local and regional artists are up to. See page 3. | 9 |
Take a class or attend an event at the Ely Folk School. Offerings range from felted sauna hat making classes to writing workshops to community dances. Visit their website for details. | 9 |
Catch a Northern Lakes Arts Association theater production. Visit their website for details. | 9 |
See a film or catch some live music at Ely's Historic State Theater, a beautifully restored downtown community hub. Visit their website for details. | 9 |
Refuel with a coffee and a pastry, or a full meal, at one of Ely's local cafes or restaurants. See page 3. | 9 |
Shop locally made goods at Wintergreen Northern Wear, Steger Mukluks, Lobo Leather, and more. See page 3. | 9 |
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FOR THE | 10 |
History Buffs | 10 |
History isn't a memory in Ely, it's the foundation. | 10 |
This is Bois Forte Band of Chippewa homeland, a place shaped by wild rice, waterways, and centuries of Ojibwe presence long before European settlers arrived. | 10 |
Native (and then settler) fur trading took place here for over 200 years. | 10 |
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Visit the Dorothy Molter Museum, dedicated to the "Root Beer Lady" who lived alone in the Boundary Waters and served homemade root beer to passing paddlers until 1986. | 11 |
Explore mining history at Pioneer Mine, where tours bring Ely's iron mining past to life, and a self-guided walking tour around Miners Lake tells the story of its past as an iron ore mine pit. | 11 |
Browse artifacts and archives at the Ely-Winton Historical Society. | 11 |
Take the Tour Ely Walking Tour through downtown's historic buildings and landmarks. | 11 |
Paddle in the summer - snowshoe in the winter - to the 1,000-year-old Hegman Lake Native American pictographs. | 11 |
Spend time at Listening Point Foundation, the restored property where writer Sigurd Olson found the stillness that shaped his conservation legacy. Visit their website for details. | 11 |
Check out Pillow Rock - a rare ellipsoidal lava flow formed beneath primeval seas 2.7 billion years ago. | 11 |
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visitelymn.org @visitelymn | 12 |
Visit Ely, MN Newsletter bit.ly/visitelynewsletter | 12 |
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