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White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures - Day Tours
Ollie #1 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Personalized dog sled adventures in the scenic north woods of Minnesota. Learn to drive your own dog team. Custom day trips, yurt stays, lodge...... more » Owner description: Personalized dog sled adventures in the scenic north woods of Minnesota. Learn to drive your own dog team. Custom day trips, yurt stays, lodge vacations, camping and fishing trips by dog team. Active vacations for ages 8 to 88, with friendly sled dogs and professional staff. All skills taught. One or two people/sled. Adventure guaranteed. Explore the Boundary Waters wilderness, pristine frozen lakes and enchanted boreal forests. See website for details and dogsledding packages. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  35.1 km from city centre
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Boundary Waters Guide Service
Ollie #2 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Boundary Waters Guide Service provides professionally guided canoe trips and personalized canoe trip outfitting so families and friends of all...... more » Owner description: Boundary Waters Guide Service provides professionally guided canoe trips and personalized canoe trip outfitting so families and friends of all backgrounds and experience levels may enjoy the rejuvenating spirit of the outdoors in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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International Wolf Center
Ollie #3 of 18 attractions in Ely
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Here you can learn all about the habits and habitats of wolves, as well as how to communicate with them.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Speciality Museums; Educational Sites
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips
Ollie #4 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Trails; Tours
Distance  7.1 km from city centre
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The Pebble Spa Co.
Ollie #5 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Bear Head Lake State Park
Ollie #6 of 18 attractions in Ely
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
The park's namesake 674-acre lake is a prime spot for eyeing wildlife.
Attraction type  State Parks; Bodies of Water
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North American Bear Center
Ollie #7 of 18 attractions in Ely
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Dorothy Molter Museum
Ollie #8 of 18 attractions in Ely
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
Piragis Northwoods Company Outfitters
Ollie #9 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Piragis Northwoods Company Outfitters is a full-service canoe trip outfitter for the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. We rent canoes and kayaks and...... more » Owner description: Piragis Northwoods Company Outfitters is a full-service canoe trip outfitter for the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. We rent canoes and kayaks and gear for one day or as long as you need. We have the area's premier guides for fishing and naturalist guided trips and offer discounts for scouts, churches and larger groups. Our canoes are lightweight kevlar and average about 42 pounds. We've been outfitting and guiding canoe trips since 1979. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
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Trezona Trail
Ollie #10 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Trails; Biking Trails
Distance  9358.7 km from city centre
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Jim Brandenburg Gallery
Ollie #11 of 18 attractions in Ely
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Angleworm Lake
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness scenic lake which is an entry point for canoeing.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Bodies of Water
Distance  9358.7 km from city centre
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Jasper Lake
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  9358.7 km from city centre
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Voyageur Outward Bound School
Owner description: Since 1964, the Voyageur Outward Bound School has been delivering challenging wilderness adventures that teach more than outdoor skills. Develop new...... more » Owner description: Since 1964, the Voyageur Outward Bound School has been delivering challenging wilderness adventures that teach more than outdoor skills. Develop new strategies to build an effective team, stretch your leadership abilities, find inspiration in new people and places, seek rejuvenation in the wilderness and feel a sense of accomplishment. Upholding the same ideals and goals as the first Outward Bound school established in 1940's in Britian, every course is designed to facilitate powerful life lessons by impelling participants to step outside their comfort zones and cultivate inner strengths. Course offerings include canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, sea kayaking and dogsledding and skiing. Courses are designed in specific ages brackets for participants 14 years old and upward. Challenge yourself. Change your world. Outward Bound « less
Attraction type  "Classes/Workshops"
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Sheridan Street
This "Main Street" caters to those interested in water activities as well as those who prefer to stay on land.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Dorothy Molter Cabin
Former home of the last resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  9358.7 km from city centre
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Chris Perry Gallery
Owner description: Take home a piece of Minnesota when you visit the Chris Perry Gallery! Showcasing beautiful fine art prints of northern lights, Minnesota landscapes,...... more » Owner description: Take home a piece of Minnesota when you visit the Chris Perry Gallery! Showcasing beautiful fine art prints of northern lights, Minnesota landscapes, northern Minnesota wildlife and night photography! Fine art prints, frames handmade in Ely, cards, posters and more! « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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