Guidebook for Ely
Parks & Nature
The Trezona Trail is a 3.9 mile loop around Miners Lake near downtown Ely. It is well groomed and beautifully maintained trail.
Trezona Trail
The Trezona Trail is a 3.9 mile loop around Miners Lake near downtown Ely. It is well groomed and beautifully maintained trail.
Semer Park is an outdoor park in the outskirts of Ely. This park offers a pavilion, benches, a playground and a sand beach for children of all ages.
Semer Park
Semer Park is an outdoor park in the outskirts of Ely. This park offers a pavilion, benches, a playground and a sand beach for children of all ages.
Perfect for families, Whiteside is in the direct center of town, hosting festivals, the farmer's market, and more. There is a large, two-section playground perfect for kids of all ages.
No dogs allowed.
Whiteside Park
Perfect for families, Whiteside is in the direct center of town, hosting festivals, the farmer's market, and more. There is a large, two-section playground perfect for kids of all ages.
No dogs allowed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great micro-brew beers on tap, delicious upscale "bar food" menu and friendly staff.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
47 E Sheridan StGreat micro-brew beers on tap, delicious upscale "bar food" menu and friendly staff.
Food Scene
Northern Grounds is a beautiful coffee and wine bar with over 40 bottles of wine and tap beer! The bar features Minnesota local liquors. The coffee is roasted in the Roasting Room at 36 West Sheridan. Huge selection of baked goods, sandwiches, soup, quiche, and more.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Northern Grounds
2 W Sheridan StNorthern Grounds is a beautiful coffee and wine bar with over 40 bottles of wine and tap beer! The bar features Minnesota local liquors. The coffee is roasted in the Roasting Room at 36 West Sheridan. Huge selection of baked goods, sandwiches, soup, quiche, and more.
Delicious food featuring fresh cuts and locally grown produce, there is also a full bar in a trendy "industrial chic" setting. The restaurant has quickly become the town favorite for a nice night out.
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan StDelicious food featuring fresh cuts and locally grown produce, there is also a full bar in a trendy "industrial chic" setting. The restaurant has quickly become the town favorite for a nice night out.
Shopping
Beautiful clothing, outdoor gear, housewares, gifts, shoes, and a full bookstore is only part of what Piragis offers. One of the top 100 outdoor outfitters in the country, Piragis has something for everyone and is the favorite spot for tourists.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Piragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central AveBeautiful clothing, outdoor gear, housewares, gifts, shoes, and a full bookstore is only part of what Piragis offers. One of the top 100 outdoor outfitters in the country, Piragis has something for everyone and is the favorite spot for tourists.
Essentials
A Laundry Room Inc.
428 E Sheridan StThe Ely Chamber of Commerce supports Ely and surrounding areas with business communities and serves as the area's Visitor and Information Center.
Ely Chamber of Commerce
The Ely Chamber of Commerce supports Ely and surrounding areas with business communities and serves as the area's Visitor and Information Center.
Events
Head to Ely Chamber of Commerce website to learn more!
BLUEBERRY ART FESTIVAL- July 25-27, 2025
The largest art and craft fair in the area, over 240 vendors and food booths.
Ely Chamber of Commerce
BLUEBERRY ART FESTIVAL- July 25-27, 2025
The largest art and craft fair in the area, over 240 vendors and food booths.
Three day festival filled with arts, crafts, and food court booths. Enjoy an array of artists and crafters while enjoying different foods from pulled pork to pies.
Harvest Moon Festival
Three day festival filled with arts, crafts, and food court booths. Enjoy an array of artists and crafters while enjoying different foods from pulled pork to pies.
10 days devoted to celebrating winter! With snow carvings, candlelight skiing, and films at the film festival it is the perfect way to spend time in the snowy days in Ely.
Ely Winter Festival
10 days devoted to celebrating winter! With snow carvings, candlelight skiing, and films at the film festival it is the perfect way to spend time in the snowy days in Ely.
ELY MARATHON
A USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier, the Ely Marathon starts on the North Arm of Burntside Lake and ends in downtown Ely. There is a full and half marathon, kids' race, 5k, and portage and relay race. Go to the Ely marathon wesbite to learn more.
229 E Sheridan St
ELY MARATHON
A USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier, the Ely Marathon starts on the North Arm of Burntside Lake and ends in downtown Ely. There is a full and half marathon, kids' race, 5k, and portage and relay race. Go to the Ely marathon wesbite to learn more.