South Kawishiwi River Campground in Ely, Minnesota offers incredible accommodation options from cabin rentals to campground camping, backcountry campsites where you can even create your own in the general forest, or group camping is available as well as sites for large RV's with electrical hookups, this is wilderness camping within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. South Kawishiwi River Campground also have a picnic area, swimming beach, shallow boat landing and a one mile hiking trail, there's fishing to be done, hunting and nature viewing, outdoor learning, scenic drives, motorized and non motorized boating on the lake and plenty of boat access, come enjoy nature's paradise in the Superior National Forest. South Kawishiwi River Campground also has a historic log pavilion which is available for rent for functions and events, and it was built all the way back in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, come enjoy the perfect wilderness stay and play vacation here.READ MORE

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

At Portage Pizza in Ely, Minnesota you can taste the tradition, they make the most exquisite hand tossed pizzas in a wood fired brick oven imported from Italy, and they are mobile so follow them on social media for locations. They use only the freshest locally grown ingredients available and are located in Ely on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Superior National Forest, once you've tried their pizzas it will become a tradition. Portage Pizza also offer catering for your events, so impress your guests with their exquisite and authentic hand tossed pizzas served with a variety of fresh salads, appetizers and warm foccacia bread, and they can handle anything from small private events in your backyard to corporate functions, let them host your next special occasion, it's a sublime experience.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

Fenske Lake Resort Cabins in Ely, Minnesota is a secluded and peaceful vacation resort with beautiful knotty pine cabins right on the water's edge, surrounded by woods, wildlife and nature, with Northwoods charm and private docks, and all are fully furnished for a truly comfortable stay. The main lodge has a retail area for clothing, tackle and bait, as well as a pool table, foosball table and assorted games, and a wood burning fireplace, there's also a remote wilderness yurt for unique overnight lodging and cabin comforts, and wilderness day trips are available. Each cabin comes with an aluminum fishing boat and canoe free, and motors are available for rent, cabins also have own private docks and a campfire pit and fire ring and an outdoor grill, there's also a lovely sandy beach and sauna for guests to enjoy. Fenske Lake Resort Cabins offers hiking trails and mountain biking trails, and are ideally located close to museums, shopping, attractions and activities, come for the perfect stay.READ MORE

The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota is a non profit organization dedicated to advancing the survival of wolf populations by educating the public about wolves. This multi-million dollar interpretive museum and exhibit offers fascinating facts about wolves from experts, here you can explore wild wolf habitat and track them through radio telemetry, take amazing photographs of their exhibit pack in their natural habitat and even look a gray wolf in the eye, or thrill at their howling, and they welcome all for hour, day or weekend long adventures, groups welcome too. The International Wolf Center also has on-line shopping at the Wolf Den Store and all your purchases support their mission, they have apparel, jewelery, accessories, books, media and more ideal for gifts, you can also help by joining the pack as a member of the center, or donating time, money, supplies and professional services, help to ensure the survival of wolves across the globe.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

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

Boundary Waters Guides Service in Ely, Minnesota offers guided adventures for friends and family, including canoe trips, camping trips, day trips and workshops. Camping trips are a totally personalized guided canoe camping trips using ultra lightweight kevlar canoes, and the best camping gear with mouthwatering meals, and they provide all the gear, options include a relaxing and scenic easy trip over 3 or 4 days, an intermediate trip with Big Border Lakes, cliffs, waterfalls and pictographs, and a remote and least traveled challenging trip over 5 or 6 days. Boundary Waters Guides Service has fully licensed and knowledgeable guides available for a fun and safe trip, and day trips include a paddle into the scenic wilderness for fun, fishing and photo opportunities, they also offer workshops and group trips for photo workshops and women in the wilderness, 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