Things To Do In Ely, Minnesota
Ely is packed with activities and attractions for the whole family. Outdoor activities include canoeing, hiking, fishing, birding, ATVing, and camping in the Superior National Forest and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). If your tastes are more urbane, you’ll love playing golf on one of our golf courses, shopping in downtown Ely or enjoying a meal in one of our unique restaurants.
Looking for a little Northwoods culture? Visit the International Wolf Center, North American Bear Center, Dorothy Molter Museum, and the Ely-Winton History Museum. Learn about native history and culture at the Bois Forte Heritage Center and Cultural Museum.
Summer isn't the only great time to visit. Autumn in Ely is spectacular, with dazzling colors, breathtaking hikes, scenic drives, and ATV rides. Winter in Ely offers unique activities like dog sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing.
Looking for more reasons to visit? Check out our Top 10 reasons to visit Ely, Minnesota!
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Museums & History
Find a window into Ely's rich history and fascinating past at one of our museums and cultural centers. Read More
North American Bear Center
The North American Bear Center is a nonprofit museum with beautiful indoor and outdoor viewing areas for visitors to watch live black bears. Make no mistake, this is not a zoo. The bears enjoy a 2.5-acre natural, forested habitat complete... Read More
International Wolf Center
There are few things more magical and haunting than hearing wolves howl during a dark Ely night. Encountering these incredible animals in the wilderness is a rare and incredibly special experience. But you and your family can see them up... Read More