You Ll Never Run Out Of Things To Do In Ely Minnesota

Northern Minnesota is known for its beautiful woods and lakes, and its wide variety of recreation opportunities, many of which can be found in state forests, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageur’s National Park. And no town makes for a quintessential “Up North” vacation spot quite like Ely. This town of just a few thousand is the perfect size for getaways, offering plenty of recreation, lodging and entertainment so you will never be bored.

When you spend time in Ely, the most important destination to visit is of course the nearby boundary waters. Hundreds of gorgeous lakes are waiting to be explored!

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The downtown is adorable and offers plenty of amazing dining and shopping opportunities. Enjoy epic meals at places like the Chocolate Moose…

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And Boathouse Brewpub, where the food is just the beginning.

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Stay in a gorgeous B&B like the Blue Heron, or rent a cabin, but be sure to stay on the lake!

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Visit the bears at the North American Bear Center for incredible photo opportunities!

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And also check out the International Wolf Center, between all those outdoor activities that is!

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Don’t forget to hike the local trails to places like the stunning Kawishiwi Falls or Dry Falls.

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Ely is absolutely worth a visit from everyone, but if you feel like taking a trip closer to the cities – try Taylors Falls for another adventure loaded getaway!