Depicts local history through artifacts, photographs, oral histories, numerous videos/DVDs; displays include Ojibwe, fur trade, mining, logging, immigration, voyageurs, and Footprints Across The Wilderness, the history of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with a new exhibit each summer.
The Ely Steak House serves delicious steaks to meet anyone's needs. In fact, you will find yourself comparing any future steak or burger to what you had at the Steak House. Everything else on the menu lives up to those standards, and everyone has a favorite. From the famous “Bucky“ burger, and giant walleye sandwiches, to the great desserts and fresh coffee. An extensive beer selection, including our signature Dark Oatmeal Stout "Steer Beer." A friendly, inviting staff is dedicated to making your visit the best it cant be.
Ely Outfitting Company is a Boundary Waters and Quetico canoe trip outfitter for friends and families in Ely, Minnesota. Find excellent friendly service from people who are passionate about sharing the Boundary Waters. (1) Complete quality outfitting packages. (2) Professionally guided canoe trips. (3) Canoe and gear rentals.
Privately-owned lakeshore vacation homes in the Ely MN area. Elylodging.com offers a wide variety of lodging accommodations for fishermen and families, where outdoors activities abound right out your front door. Boat, motor, and canoe rentals, fishing guide service, spring/fall discounts, weekly/seasonal rentals available.
When visiting the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, why not take in a round of golf? The Ely Golf Club is one of the best values in the area. The course superintendent is committed to making the Ely Golf Club the best wilderness golf experience in Minnesota. Eco-friendly course management and a commitment to the environment are what drive this team to maintain a beautiful golf course.
Ely Folk School builds community by providing learning experiences that celebrate the wilderness heritage, art, history, culture, and craft of the people of northern Minnesota. Class topics range from Snowshoe Weaving and Potica Baking to Canoeing Basics and Wet Felting Wool Slippers, and many more! Join us this summer for our Birch Bark Canoe Project, free every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Find the latest classes and events at http://www.ElyFolkSchool.org.
Ely is the gateway to one of America's last pure outdoor experiences. Find the perfect lodging facility or campsite. The community has an abundance of restaurants, locally owned shops and historic places. Journey into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where you will find 1 million acres of forest and 1,500 miles of waterways. Whether you're canoeing the unspoiled world-famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or relaxing at one of Ely's full-service resorts you'll discover how life takes on a new meaning.
We are a small, independently-owned business that provides bicycle and kicksled rental, sales, and repair services to residents and tourists in Ely's city center at affordable prices.
Located at historic Pioneer Mine on Ely’s north side, the site is managed by Ely Greenstone Public Art. The Shaft House, 401 North Pioneer Road, is open Memorial Day through Labor Day on Tuesdays from 2-5 p.m. and Fridays from 3-6 p.m. or by appointment. Photos and artifacts from the underground mine which closed in 1967 are displayed. Miners Dry House, 105 Miners Lake Landing Road, features events, art shows and classes throughout the year and is located alongside the Trezona Trail.
Cafe style with daily specials and bar events.
