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Basaic Says: The Ely Winton History Museum is on the Vermillion Community College and has a number of displays about area history from prehistory (about 12,000 BC) to present emphasizing logging and mining. This museum is one of several museums in town. Hours are 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday...
Basaic Says: Ely has a nice historic district with several buildings of historic and/or architectural interest. A few are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Basaic Says: Ely has a few nice murals downtown showing the history of the area, and some of the numerous outdoor activities popular in the area.
Jolietvilletraveler Says: International Wolf Center has 6 adult wolves. There are large windows to view them through. Information available on "who they are" & their stories. Film in the theatre & programs in the ampitheatre at different times. They have an area under construction during 2009, so...
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1 Review and 73 Opinions The Grand Ely Lodge is a nice place to stay. It is right on a lake, but far enough out of town that...
Ely Steakhouse: Steak and a Drink
Basaic Says: If you would prefer steak try the Ely Steakhouse. This is another place to get some good food and drink. In addition to steak, the Ely Steakhouse also has several seafood dishes. The decor inside is casual and homey. The staff was friendly and efficient. Price-wise maybe a...
Boathouse Brewhouse and Pub: Varied Menu, Great Seafood
Basaic Says: The Boathouse is a fairly fancy restaurant with a varied menu. They also have a variety of beers including some specialty beers. It is located in a nice older building in the historic district downtown. The decor inside was pretty nice too. Service was a little slow but the...
Grand Ely Lodge: Good steaks if you're tired of fish!
Jolietvilletraveler Says: A 5 minute drive from downtown out between the lakes. Some tables have a great view. We, however, wound up back in the corner where all we saw was wall! It is a lodge/conference center, so a little bit of a different 'feel' than just a restaurant. Food was very good and...
Ely Steakhouse: Just plain good food!
Jolietvilletraveler Says: Probably the most popular local restaurant. Has pool tables (somewhere, we didn't see) and specials different nights. Locals speak highly of it. Staff was a little disjointed when we arrived & we had to wait several minutes for anyone to notice we were there other than the...
Cranberry's Saloon & Restaurant: Ely's landmark eatery
DSwede Says: Cranberry's is a good, nothing fancy, casual place to get a bite or have a drink. The food was always satisfying to us. This was our stop both before and after going for our week long adventures into the BWCA. The menu is nothing special, but prices are right and the food...
Sometimes when I travel I will stop at the Veterans of Foreign Wars clubs. They will usually greet fellow veterans with open arms. The one in Ely is the least friendly one I have ever been too. I was very disappointed.
Dress Code: Casual. Lots of VFW hats.
Written Sep 17, 2011
Address: 2 W Sheridan Street, Ely, MN
Phone: (218) 365-3176
mnrio Says: We go to Ely about once a year and have found that it is best to fly into Hibbing and take a taxi to Ely. The Hibbing Taxi Company (218-263-5065) will take reservations over the phone and have someone pick you up at the airport. Since we are a family of five, they send a...
Drive a car to Ely, but your...
sverige Says: Drive a car to Ely, but your best transportation in the BWCA is a canoe, because they do not allow motorized vehicles in the BWCA.Bring or rent a canoe...
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The transition between a 180 F sauna and a hole cut into a frozen lake is an undescribable experience. This is a picture of the sauna building at camp Menogyn. Shortly after this was taken we ran out of those doors and into the 32 degree water.
Written Jan 16, 2004
DamatDave Says: Bears can be very dangerous if you don’t prepare for them. I used to work in this area at a canoe outfitter and have been a regular visitor since I was five. Inevitably I’ve have had a few run ins with bear over the years. I was scared to death of these buggers for years...
There are wild animals, so be...
sverige Says: There are wild animals, so be prepared to encounter a moose, or a bear or MOSQUITOS!! Bring your bug spray!! Even though there are alot of wolves, you probably won't see one, they are very secluded. You could possibly hear them at night though...that is a normal occurance.
There are new owners at Silver Rapids. They are a local family and have really updated it. The restaurant is fantastic. There is an all you can eat fish fry on Fridays that is awesome. These owners have turned around the business. It is a wonderful place to stay and play.
Unique Suggestions: No real fishermen will bring you to their "spots." Especially local people. Expect that as a response from most people. Even if they say they will take you somewhere great, it will most undoubtedly be a spot they bring everyone. Paddle further away from traffic and you will catch more. Shagawa boast walleyes. Miner's is good for trout and pan fish.
Fun Alternatives: I have camped at Miner's Lake RV Park and Campground. It was located a short jaunt from town (just past Grand Ely Lodge on Pioneer Rd). I found it close to town but away from the hoopla. Very convenient. It was right next to the Trezona Trail. So I could just hike a mile to town and do all of my shopping. Then my hubby drove, and we had supper at Northern Grounds and went back for marshmallows around the campfire. Great Site for camping and affordable rates.
Written Feb 21, 2007
DSwede Says: You should take the wise advise of bringing enough food for your trip, regardless if you plan to fish or not, because sometimes the fish are not biting.Keep valuables in wet/dry sacks in case your canoe tips or rain/hail comes down on you. Wear watershoes/sandals that you...
NateWill22 Says: When I was there in early June, the only bad insects were ticks and flies. But that was bad enough! And I can't imagine what it would be like in July and August with all of those mosquitos!!! So be sure to have bug repellent!
While in the BWCA/Quetico, break camp early
DSwede Says: Take an experienced man's advice and weigh anchor "early". You will be able to get the majority of your day's itinerary done while the lakes are still calm without the afternoon winds, and the heat of the day will not bake you.That way you can make camp leisurely after...
sketchyhand Says: The trails throughout the camp are raised above the ground to reduce the impact and erosion caused by constant foot traffic. Do not worry, you do not have to travel far to reach remote single track nearby.
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Ely...Gateway to the Boundry Waters Canoe Area
This is the last frontier...National Geograhic Traveler has named the BWCA as one of the fifty places in the world everyone should visit in their lifetime!
Ely - Stepping stone for BWCA and Quetico
What a pristine piece of land!! Both the Boundary Waters Park of northern Minnesota and Quetico Park of Ontario (Quetico & BWCA) Simply wonderful!! You can go by foot in some places, but if you do,...
Camp Menogyn......Gateway to the Boundry Waters
After a cold day of dogsledding all I want is a cup of coffee and a warm fire.
I have been Canoing in the Boundry Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) many times, but it's always exciting to go back
Ely is a nice town in the wilds of Northeast Minnesota. Population is about 4000. Ely is in the Superior National Forest.
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