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

Riverside Resort and Island Campsites in Ely, Minnesota offers beautiful island campsites and a wonderful Northwoods experience on a privately owned island on White Iron Lake with excellent fishing and wilderness adventures. Here spacious, deluxe and unique tent camping accommodations await for an unforgettable glamping experience, and they come with personal Finnish saunas and spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the lake and are luxuriously furnished, plus there's a fully screened cook tent with everything you need for a great meal at the end of a wonderful day. Riverside Resort and Island Campsites is the perfect base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for day trips or overnight excursions, and in winter enjoy snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing, it's all here for a fantastic vacation getaway on a private 10 acre island.READ MORE

River Point Resort in Ely, Minnesota is located on the shoreline of beautiful Birch Lake, here it's about the setting deep within the wooded beauty of the Superior National Forest. Accommodation options include lake cabins, luxury vacation homes, villas and chalets all providing wonderful relaxation and a stay one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the country, come make this private peninsula setting your home for a time, it's perfect here, and there are honeymoon and fishing packages available and more. Come for an outdoor adventure with River Point Resort, they have adult and teen kayaks, paddleboats and pontoon boats, a sun deck and horseshoes, there are trails to explore and a bonfire to enjoy, go canoeing or kayaking, there's also complimentary small watercraft, croquet, gas grills, a fish cleaning service, even fishing advice and education, a WIFI service at all accommodations and so much more, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE

Silver Rapids Lodge in Ely, Minnesota is located in the heart of the stunning Superior National Forest right on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Enjoy excellent accommodation choices from lakeside cabins to motel suites and campgrounds with RV hookups, and amenities include a private swimming beach, fireplaces, fire pits, charcoal grills, saunas and jacuzzis in some cabins, there's also bait and tackle, boat and canoe rentals, a children's playground, fish cleaning house, private hiking and cross country ski trails and so much more to be enjoyed here. Silver Rapids Lodge also has a Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Facility with excellent menu including homemade pizza and daily specials, the private room is perfect for celebrations and special events including wedding receptions, parties, meetings, rehearsal dinners and more, complete with even co-ordinator, come for a magical stay.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

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

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

Cliff Wold's Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota can help with every aspect of your canoe trip in the wilderness and that covers all lightweight camping and canoeing equipment plus a delicious menu of custom packed meals, they also have partial outfitting services available. With complete outfitting packages they've thought of everything from the sleeping bags and pads to the portage packs, cookware, utensil, stove, rain ponchos, detailed maps, fire grate, compass and more, your ultimate wilderness adventure starts here. They are strictly a canoe trip outfitting company, and have a campground for overnight stays before or after the canoe trips complete with sauna bath and shower facilities, modern bathrooms, open-fire cooking facilities, as well as private bunk room and campsites to pitch tents. Cliff Wold's Outfitting Company also offers free transportation for full outfitting packages and will bring the food and equipment to group members within a 22 mile radius.READ MORE