Smitty's on Snowbank in Ely, Minnesota is a full service resort located right on the very edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and with accommodations including motel rooms, housekeeping suites and private cabins, there's something for everyone here. They even have boats, canoes, ice fishing houses and snow shoes available for rental and are the perfect base for enjoying fishing, hunting, hiking, cross country skiing and more. The dining room at Smitty's on Snowbank serves delicious meals for breakfast and dinner with large portions and spectacular views over the bay, and sack lunches are available with advance bookings, they also serve pop, pizza and beer in the small bar, and there's a common room with a wood stove. The store has fishing tackle, bait, seasonal items, gifts and sundries, and they are also the ideal base for your dog sledding adventure, and their location on Snowbank Lake with miles of undeveloped shoreline and isolated bays and coves ensures wonderful wilderness experiences and adventures on this tree studded peninsula.READ MORE

The Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant in Ely, Minnesota is committed to to making great beer and great food in the north woods as they say, and the brewery makes small batches of high quality beers which change frequently, and they have plastic and glass growlers to go. The menu offers excellent starters including chicken and duck wings which are truly delicious, there are house specialties, an exquisite dinner menu, sandwiches, burgers and kid's menu, something for everyone. The Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant also have a beer club called Brewers with Crafty Attitudes and they get together to discuss a monthly beer style and brewing topic, they welcome you to bring your own home brews to be judged, it's the perfect place to enhance and tweak your skills as a brewer with like minded people.READ MORE

The Dorothy Molter Museum is located just outside Ely, Minnesota and is a memorial to this colorful lady known by some as the Root Beer Lady and others as the Nightingale of the Wilderness. Dorothy Molter spent most of her life living on Knife Lake and is the legendary last non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, where many a canoeist would stop and enjoy her hospitality and famous home made root beer. After her passing, her cabins were dismantled and transported first to Moose Lake, then to Ely, where volunteers restored them to become the Dorothy Molter Museum. This wonderful lady, a nurse by profession treated many an ailing visitor and animal, and she paddled, hiked, fished, skied and snowshoed this pristine area, until her death in 1986, she was visited by as many as 7,000 people a year. Today the museum preserves and interprets Northwoods wilderness heritage through learning opportunities inspired by Dorothy Molter, and visitors can view the many exhibits, the bird feeding area, enjoy tours and programs with knowledgeable guides and groups are welcome, there's also a gift shop with souvenirs and more, serving ice cold root beer and a picnic area under the pines.READ MORE

Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters in Ely, Minnesota are Boundary Waters Outfitters and are centrally located to service all Ely area Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permit entry points. Services include complete and partial outfitting BWCA and Quetico permits, canoe and kevlar rental, a towboat service, camping gear, fishing tackle and live bait, outdoor clothing and footwear from their one stop shop as well as canoe repair and reconditioning and so much more. Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters also offer fishing seminars to learn simple techniques and host to catch the main fish species and what bait and tackle to use, and their camping facilities include mouthwatering meals from select menu choices, tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, complete outfitting gear and so much more, come for an unforgettable adventure with them, it doesn't get much better.READ MORE

Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips in Ely, Minnesota takes you on an incredible journey behind a pack of dogs running fast and running hard, and you'll travel through pristine forests, across frozen lakes and snow covered portage trails for the adventure of a lifetime. Expert dog mushers take you, your family or group through the picturesque North Country, pulled by a team of hearty Alaskan Husky sled dogs and they love people and love to run, and whether you ride in an enclosed sled or drive the team, a unique and unforgettable trip is guaranteed. Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips offer half and full day trips as well as introductory fun rides, starting with an introduction to the dogs on arrival, and learning all about the Alaskan Husky breed and what to expect on the way and more, so book today and come travel at the speed of a dog.READ MORE

Canoe on Inn welcomes you to a year round stay in Ely, Minnesota ideally located within walking distance to downtown shopping and restaurants, and rooms have been completely remodeled, afford front door parking, cable TV, WIFI, some even have microwaves and a refrigerator, all have phones and air con. Enjoy courtesy coffee in the lobby daily, a lighted lot for trailers and the perfect base for your great adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Canoe on Inn has everything you need for a quiet and comfortable stay, a good nights rest and pets are allowed, memories await right here.READ MORE

SIR G's Italian Restaurant in Ely Minnesota offers great Italian dining with wine and beer in a family atmosphere, and they have dine in and to go menus. They offer high standards of freshness and naturalness in their meals, even make their own pastas with equipment imported from Italy, and they pride themselves on the quality of all their meals. The menu at SIR G's Italian Restaurant offers delicious choices of deep fried appetizers, salads and pasta dishes, and specially prepared meals with pasta, they also offer pizzas with a variety of toppings, kid's meals and senior portions rounded with sublime desserts. Here you will enjoy the finest of Italian foods done expertly the traditional way for an unforgettable experience, come enjoy.READ MORE

Creek Ridge Lodge in Ely, Minnesota offers seasonal lodging in a 4 storey chalet with authentic Austrian carvings, a restaurant and bar and a golf course under construction. Not your typical hotel this is a cross between a bed and breakfast and a historic inn, they say it's like having your own room in a large family retreat and with 6 large rental rooms with own bathroom that can accommodate up to four people, complete with private balconies, flat screen TV's with Direct TV and more, your comfort is ensured, plus WIFI is available throughout. Creek Ridge Lodge includes a continental breakfast with your reservation, and the full service restaurant serves excellent meals including homemade appetizers, salads and pizza, pasta, seafood and more, with the dining room affording spectacular views overlooking White Iron Lake, and the bar lounge features music every Friday night, this is the perfect place to relax with a welcoming drink, come for a wonderful stay, play and dining experience, it's all here, including event facilities and the perfect wedding venue.READ MORE

The Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota are Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Outfitters and a guide service for personalized canoe trips and guided trips with friendly expert guides who are committed to sharing their passion for the wilderness with you. They provide complete quality outfitting packages with ultra-light Kevlar canoes, camping gear, and delicious camp food with everything you need for your adventure include expert routing and trip planning assistance, also available are canoe rentals and partial outfitting packages. The Ely Outfitting Company guided trips are an amazing experience of something truly special where your guides share canoeing and camping skills, fishing advice, local history and more and unlock the mysteries of the Boundary Waters, come for a fascinating and unforgettable journey. READ MORE

Burntside Lodge in Ely, Minnesota offers innovative classic cuisine in a rustic, yet elegant dining room overlooking Burntside Lake, and there's a lounge coffee bar, wine list and cocktails to be enjoyed. Stay in one of the beautiful cabins at Burntside Lodge, most with lake views, some waterfront, some on the hill and they were built over the years from the 1900's to the 1920's and 1930's all retaining their individual character and many with original furnishings. They also have a marina and Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Hydrobikes, Lund & Crestliner boats, and Bennington Pontoons are available for rent, plus you can enjoy swimming, fishing and the Finnish sauna, a workout in the fitness center, naturalist programs, Listening Point Tours, the library and so much more for a fantastic vacation in beautiful, historic, surrounds.READ MORE