Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge’s North Woods Guidebook
Must-Sees in Ely!
A wolf protection organization that offers exhibits, events, and viewing of wolf ambassadors. It is a fantastic institution that provides a fun, educational experience for children and adults alike!
37 locals recommend
International Wolf Center
1396 MN-169A wolf protection organization that offers exhibits, events, and viewing of wolf ambassadors. It is a fantastic institution that provides a fun, educational experience for children and adults alike!
The only black bear and wildlife educational facility of its kind!
26 locals recommend
North American Bear Center
1926 Minnesota 169The only black bear and wildlife educational facility of its kind!
History museum featuring the life and work of Dorothy Molter, the Root Beer Lady.
20 locals recommend
Dorothy Molter Museum
2002 E Sheridan StHistory museum featuring the life and work of Dorothy Molter, the Root Beer Lady.
Our Favorite Restaurants
Modern, spunky restaurant with great food for all meals plus delicious cocktails!
23 locals recommend
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan StModern, spunky restaurant with great food for all meals plus delicious cocktails!
A north woods lodge restaurant that offers yummy meals with fresh baked bread!
8 locals recommend
Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center
400 N Pioneer RdA north woods lodge restaurant that offers yummy meals with fresh baked bread!
A nice spot for breakfast and lunch. Best sandwiches and pizza in town!
8 locals recommend
Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium
955 E Sheridan StA nice spot for breakfast and lunch. Best sandwiches and pizza in town!
A classic steak house with delicious burgers and an air hockey table to boot!
12 locals recommend
Ely Steak House
216 E Sheridan StA classic steak house with delicious burgers and an air hockey table to boot!
Our Favorite Shops
Founded and owned by your host! We offer quality outdoor apparel handmade in Ely.
Wintergreen Northern Wear LLC
205 E Sheridan StFounded and owned by your host! We offer quality outdoor apparel handmade in Ely.
Outdoor retailer offering camping equipment, clothing, and outfitting.
15 locals recommend
Piragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central AveOutdoor retailer offering camping equipment, clothing, and outfitting.
Outdoor retailer offering moose hide footwear handmade in Ely, as well as clothing.
7 locals recommend
Steger Mukluks
100 E Sheridan StOutdoor retailer offering moose hide footwear handmade in Ely, as well as clothing.
Our Favorite Galleries
Brandenburg Gallery
11 E Sheridan StFeaturing the work of north woods photographer Jim Brandenburg.
Kess Gallery & Frame Shop
130 E Sheridan StOffering quality art, jewelry, and furnishings handmade in Ely.