The Red Rock Wilderness Store in Ely, Minnesota is a large and unique retail store surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on three sides and have everything you need for your adventures including housekeeping cabins and summer rentals. With over 25,000 lures in stock as well as excellent tackle, ice fishing gear and clothing, camping gear, books, kayak, Souris River Canoes, paddle boards, jewelery, yoga wear and so much more, available, they cover all your needs with their eclectic product line. Red Rock Wilderness Store also stock hunting clothing, game cameras, tents, GPS, kayak gear, flashlights and lanterns, winter gear and all products you need for all seasons, whether camping or fishing adventures beckon, they also have free how to advice on their website, it's all here for a one stop shopping experience with excellent customer service, come stock up and let the adventures begin.READ MORE

River Point Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota offers a unique lake based location on its own private, secluded wilderness peninsula with a mile of shoreline and water access. This Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitter offers guided fishing packages, customized trips, land and water transport, amazing wilderness experiences including 4 or 6 day wolf howling guided trips, full and partial outfitting, kayak adventures, lodging and breakfast and so much more. Why choose the River Point Outfitting Company, well they are family owned and operated, paddle the quiet side, and are known for their tradition of excellence, going all the way back to 1944, they also offer a professional service, canoe camping at the River Point Resort, excellent fresh water fishing opportunities, wilderness, wildlife and so much more, book today and let the adventures begin.READ MORE

Arrowhead RV Resort is located in the heart of Ely, Minnesota and offers huge RV sites many with pull through convenience and year round sites are available, here they are big rig friendly, and full service hookups area available as well as free cable TV and internet service. Enjoy immaculate restrooms and laundry facilities, and their new club house is equipped with a fireplace and BBQ and kitchen, it's ideal for club meetings, family reunions, company groups and more, and has been designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. At Arrowhead RV Resort there's also a club lounge area, they are very pet friendly with indoor dog bathing station, and outdoor dog run for them to enjoy, there's also nightly campfires to gather around, hiking trials, sports courts, and for your safety 24/7 video surveillance and so many more attractions and activities close by, a wonderful stay awaits at this modern resort with excellent amenities and services.READ MORE

Moose Track Adventures Outfitter and Guide Service in Ely, Minnesota specialize in fishing and fly fishing trips targetting walleye, small mouth bass and northern pike, and they have newly remodeled lakeside housekeeping cabins close to the waters edge on a quiet bay. Enjoy eco tourism canoe trips and learn about the fauna, flora and history of the Boundary waters as well as guided fishing and fly fishing adventures, and with an entry point to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness just across from their docks, you can explore various lakes and exit points. Moose Track Adventures Outfitter and Guide Service offer full and partial outfitting packages, and also have resort and campground amenities, a fishing cleaning facility, guide service, free docking for personal boats, boat, motor and canoe rental, live bait, ice, wood bundles, a selection of tackle and so much more, it's all here for a fabulous wilderness adventure.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

Lodge of Whispering Pines in Ely, Minnesota offers a spectacular wilderness vacation in the Superior National Forest on Big Lake which is secluded, private and nestled among tall pines, birch, spruce, balsam and Aspen and encircled by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where wildlife are your companions including deer, moose, black bear, timber wolves, loons and more. They offer beautiful cabins as well as camping sites on the lakeshore all separated by trees, and they have water, electricity, picnic tables, BBQ grills, private toilet facilities and a traditional wood fired sauna to enjoy. The main lodge at Lodge of Whispering Pines is perfect for relaxing, enjoying the massive stone fireplace, and also has a gift shop with grocery items and facilities for conferences, meetings and receptions. There's also a live bait and tackle shop, a fish cleaning house, satellite TV, boat and motor rentals, pontoon rentals, paddle boats and canoe and kayak rentals, a sandy swimming beach, board and ball games, outdoor fire pits, a children's playground, boat docks, gas and oil for boats and so much more, come enjoy a fantastic stay here.READ MORE

The Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company in Ely, Minnesota offers a comfortable relaxed atmosphere, a place to gather and connect and enjoy a wonderful menu of coffee and espresso drinks, specialty drinks, daily fresh baked delights, wraps and sandwiches, all day breakfasts, burritos and salads and so much more. This WIFI hot spot with high speed computers, also offers print and fax services, and they have a meeting room with a computer to rent for groups of 3 or more up to 10 people. The Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company also has a coffee shop with equal exchange fair trade organic coffees for sale and some great blends, and the tea shop offers and incredible range of the finest loose leaf teas. There's also a gift shop with tee shirts, tea and coffee mugs, games and more, it's all here for a wonderful dining and drinking experience.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

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

The North American Bear Center in Ely, Minnesota offers a welcoming sanctuary for captive bears and their mission is to educate visitors and advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide. With a welcoming interior full of educational displays, here visitors will learn about the conservation of bear habitats, stopping the poaching of bears for body parts, plus they offer rehabilitation of injured and orphaned bears back into the wild. The North American Bear Center offers black and brown/grizzly bear mounts in natural poses, a bear enclosure with its pond and waterfalls, background sounds of bears foraging, cubs nursing, and birds singing, video footage of wild black bears and wild brown/grizzly bears a cub room for the kids, plus it's the home of three captive black bears. There's so much to see and do here, it's a bear watching paradise.READ MORE