Northern Expressions is a combination ice cream parlor and gift shop in downtown Ely. Try to choose from among the many flavors in the freezer case and then go for a homemade waffle cone, or skip the cone part altogether and opt for a highly rated root beer float. A local favorite.

Eric Sherman Images is a professional photography studio servicing the Ely, MN area since 2011. Eric offers a wide range of photographic images. Eric’s specialties include but are not limited to portraits, landscapes, events, concerts, products, real estate photography and action sports. He is a photographer for the Ely Echo Newspaper, Babbitt Weekly News, and the International Watercross Association. A few highlights include being published on magazine covers, high profile advertisements, brochures and travel guides.

Vosburgh’s Custom Cabin Rentals offers a unique approach to your Northwoods retreat. Our ten vacation homes are located on beautiful Moose Lake, the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Each has a breath-taking view of the lake, offers the remoteness and privacy of the Northwoods, and contains all the comforts of home. Vosburgh’s has a cabin and an experience to suit any vacation requirement. All of the cabins are fully furnished and complementary WiFi internet access is available in our main lodge.

Timber Trail Lodge located on a chain of four interconnected lakes with direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Timber Trail Lodge offers both deluxe and economy priced cabins, excellent fishing, 11,000 acres of water to explore, a natural sand beach, children’s activities, and Boundary Waters Canoeing Adventures all within easy access to the many recreational activities offered in Ely, Minnesota. When considering a Minnesota Resort vacation we hope you will consider Timber Trail Lodge and Boundary Waters Outfitters.

Ely’s Premier Therapeutic Massage, Spa and Wellness Experience. We carry a variety of green and environmentally friendly gifts including handmade pottery, bamboo frames and cutting boards, unique jewelry, organic cotton socks and T-shirts, baskets, natural body & beauty products, luxurious soaps and so much more. We will be happy to assist you to find the perfect gift for that special person in your life. Gift certificates are available! Massage & Spa Hours are available by appointment only Monday thru Saturday.

Ely Wear specializes in outfitting men, women and children with the largest variety of clothing, footwear and accessories. Open 7 days a week.

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! Nature and landscape photography and handmade prints and frames by Chris Perry. Visit our gallery in downtown Ely. Open on busy weekends and always by appointment.