Ely

Ely is a lovely northern Minnesota town. It is approximately 100 miles north of Duluth and 250 miles north of the Twin Cities. Though it is a small town with a population of just under 3,500 people, it is quite popular. It's easy to see why when you visit. There's a lot to do! Many interesting shops line the downtown streets in town. They're enjoyable to look at at any time of year. Ely, Minnesota, is a gateway community to the vast Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This proximity brings several guiding and adventure companies to the small town's streets. Ely's basecamp status also provides the town with additional vacation amenities such as local eateries and lodging.

The Boundary Waters from Ely offers an abundance of exciting activities. From day trips in a canoe to multiple nights admiring the Aurora Borealis, this water-bound region offers some of the best wilderness in the country. Ely also provides access to a number of other nearby attractions. The International Wolf Center in Ely is a non-profit educational organization that provides up-close encounters with wolves. Other aquatic landscapes are worth exploring south of town at Bear Head Lake State Park. Further south, the Soudan Underground Mine offers a one-of-a-kind subterranean state park experience.