Ely Cabin Collective's guidebook
Food scene
The best lattes and cocktails in town! Decorated with old BWCA artifacts.
11 locals recommend
Northern Grounds
2 W Sheridan StThe best lattes and cocktails in town! Decorated with old BWCA artifacts.
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan StCasual and delicious menu for any meal!
If you're in the mood for a burger with a view of the lake, this is the place to eat!
7 locals recommend
Stony Ridge Resort & Cafe
60 W Lakeview PlIf you're in the mood for a burger with a view of the lake, this is the place to eat!
Chocolate Moose
101 North Central AvenueA tasty breakfast spot! Try their blueberry sourdough pancakes!
Shopping
Best place to shop for camping gear, clothing, books and more!
15 locals recommend
Piragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central AveBest place to shop for camping gear, clothing, books and more!
Best place to shop for gifts and clothes. Amazing massages and spa services. So relaxing!
Pebble Spa Company
229 E Sheridan StBest place to shop for gifts and clothes. Amazing massages and spa services. So relaxing!
The Ely Folk School hosts regular classes on foraging, canoe making and so much more! Learn unique new skills from local artists and experts!
Ely Folk School
209 E Sheridan StThe Ely Folk School hosts regular classes on foraging, canoe making and so much more! Learn unique new skills from local artists and experts!
Sightseeing
Long paved trail - great for walking and biking! Option for an underground mine tour. Great place for getting water, firewood and taking showers. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00285#homepage
Lake Vermilion State Park Entrance
4979 MN-169Long paved trail - great for walking and biking! Option for an underground mine tour. Great place for getting water, firewood and taking showers. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00285#homepage
Great for hiking and swimming at the beach! Enjoy a picnic at the beach. Rent paddle boards or kayaks! Showers available. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00109#homepage
Bear Head Lake State Park
9301 Bear Head State Park RdGreat for hiking and swimming at the beach! Enjoy a picnic at the beach. Rent paddle boards or kayaks! Showers available. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00109#homepage
Awesome hike - bring your swimsuit for a dip in the waterfall! Option for 1 mile out & back, 3.7 mile loop or a 6.3 mile loop.
10 locals recommend
Bass Lake Trail
1548 Echo TrailAwesome hike - bring your swimsuit for a dip in the waterfall! Option for 1 mile out & back, 3.7 mile loop or a 6.3 mile loop.
Kawishiwi Falls Trail
444 Fernberg RdEasy short hike (1 mile) - great for families!
North American Bear Center
1926 Minnesota 169See the bears!
International Wolf Center
1396 MN-169See the wolves!
Miners Lake
Walk around the 2.8 mile mine pit lake trail and experience the historic mine sights!
We enjoy walking, biking, rollerblading, longboarding and skiing on this long groomed trail. The views are gorgeous for miles!
14 locals recommend
Mesabi Trail
111 Station 44 RdWe enjoy walking, biking, rollerblading, longboarding and skiing on this long groomed trail. The views are gorgeous for miles!
An iconic historic landmark in Ely! Learn about the history of the BWCA root beer lady and maybe even take a root beer making class during the week!
20 locals recommend
Dorothy Molter Museum
2002 E Sheridan StAn iconic historic landmark in Ely! Learn about the history of the BWCA root beer lady and maybe even take a root beer making class during the week!
The Soudan Underground mine is a chilly but unique experience if you're interested in learning more about the history of the Iron Range's mines.
27 locals recommend
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
1302 McKinley Park RdThe Soudan Underground mine is a chilly but unique experience if you're interested in learning more about the history of the Iron Range's mines.
The most quiet and peaceful place in the world.
12 locals recommend
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
The most quiet and peaceful place in the world.
City advice
Don't miss
Farmer’s market
Ely has a Farmer’s Market at Whiteside Park every Tuesday from 5-7pm