Guidebook for Ely
Shopping
Unique women's clothing, good selection of outdoor gear.
15 locals recommend
Piragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central AveUnique women's clothing, good selection of outdoor gear.
Mealey's Gift & Sauna Shop
124 N Central AveNice little northern Minnesota place to find nik naks.
Food Scene
Huge selection of hamburgers, nice view, northwoods feel.
7 locals recommend
Stony Ridge Resort & Cafe
60 W Lakeview PlHuge selection of hamburgers, nice view, northwoods feel.
Ely Steak House
216 E Sheridan StGet the Bucky Burger. Free pool.
Great view of Shagawa lake, nice bar, decent restaurant.
8 locals recommend
Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center
400 N Pioneer RdGreat view of Shagawa lake, nice bar, decent restaurant.
In our opinion, they have the best food in Ely. Completely updated inside and out. Good drinks, friendly, attentive service.
23 locals recommend
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan StIn our opinion, they have the best food in Ely. Completely updated inside and out. Good drinks, friendly, attentive service.
Arts & Culture
International Wolf Center
1396 MN-169Live wolves, great educational displays about wolves.
Essentials
Zup's Food Market
1500 East Sheridan StreetSightseeing
These falls are beautiful. The falls are directly across the lake from the house. You can get there by boat, tie up at a small beach and then hike 100 yards or so to the falls. Or you can drive around the lake to a trail head.
15 locals recommend
Kawishiwi Falls Trail
444 Fernberg RdThese falls are beautiful. The falls are directly across the lake from the house. You can get there by boat, tie up at a small beach and then hike 100 yards or so to the falls. Or you can drive around the lake to a trail head.