Ely Area

The Ely Area is located on the Iron Range and is well known by fisherman, entrepreneurs, campers, kayakers, and the like.  Since its creation, Ely has been a small town with big aspirations.  The strong sense of community and helpfulness are immediately evident at first site of the beautiful city.  From lakes to streams, walking paths to golf courses, Ely offers attractions for all ages. Ely offers some of the worlds premier lakes which include Shagawa Lake, Burntside Lake, Lake Vermilion, and Basswood Lake.  Often called the "gateway to the boundary waters" Ely attracts Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness enthusiasts from across the world.  In addition to the beautiful outdoors, Ely has many other attractions to offer.  Ely is the home of the International Wolf Center, the North American Bear Center, the Miners' Lake Mine, and much more.  Also, Ely has a vast amount of small gift shops, restaurants, lodging, outfitters, and other businesses. Other than the town itself, the Ely Area has much to offer including Giants Ridge Resort, the home of the prestigious Quarry and Legends golf courses, Fortune Bay Resort, home of the Wilderness golf coures, the Soudan Mine, the Hegman Lake hieroglyphics and other area attractions.  Recently, Ely was named the "coolest" small town in America!  Come visit Ely, and see what it's all about.