The Boathouse Brewpub is a place to gather with friends and enjoy great food and drinks. We brew a variety of beers in our in-house brewery and offer “to-go” beer growlers in glass and plastic (BWCA Approved). Restaurant Hours: 11am-10pm Tavern Hours: 11am-11pm Growler Hours: 11am-10pm   Photos by Chris Ellerbroek

Surrounded by the Superior National Forest and easy walking or paddling distance to the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we are the most remote drive-in resort in northern Minnesota. Here you’re sure to enjoy the near-by hiking trails, kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing, FISHING, or just sitting lakeside and taking in the view. We welcome your 4-legged friends as well. Visit our website for more!

Whether your interest lies in landing giant northern pike, massive lake trout or what is the much revered and sought after, walleye, Ely has it all. And THE place to begin your quest is Babes Bait and Tackle. Babes has been in the same location for over 30 years, one of the oldest fishing landmarks in the region. Fishermen from all over the country and beyond pass through the doors of Babes locally known as “the best little bait shop in Ely”.

Arrowhead RV Resort is Big Rig Friendly Resort nestled in the heart of Ely, Minnesota. We are on 20 beautiful treed and landscaped acres close to the BWCA. Arrowhead has 23 full service sites (water, sewer, electric and Wi-Fi). We offer a clean, safe, easy hook-ups. We are an all season park and offer 10 sites with winterized hook-ups for fun winter camping. Easy access to groomed snowmobile and ski trails.

Amici’s offers an hourly and a full day rate for events. ​With the room layout and wireless capabilities, the space is perfect for wedding receptions, corporate meetings, fundraisers, and more. With our state of the art sound system your music options are limitless – hire a band/DJ or plug in your iPod. While using the dimmable lights, dance floor, full service bar and more, we are able to provide the ultimate experience tailored especially for you. Call us at (218) 365-4433 to tour Amici’s Event Center.

Whether you’re purchasing a car, buying a home, managing an investment property, starting a small business or leaving behind a legacy, our American Family Insurance agency is dedicated to inspiring and protecting your dreams. As your agent in Ely, MN, we’ll work with you to identify your individual needs, and suggest insurance coverage to protect the dreams you’re working so hard for. And bundling policies can often provide discounts. We look forward to protecting your dreams.

Whether preparing for a trip into the BWCAW, or just wanting to experience Ely, the Adventure Inn will offer you clean and comfy, eco-friendly lodging. Our staff will make sure your rooms are immaculate, the coffee locally sourced and steaming, and the pastries made right here in Ely. Down pillows and duvets will snuggle you at night, along with our organic cotton sheets. We offer dog friendly accommodations as well.

A Stay Inn Ely offers a unique lodging experience to Ely travelers at 112 West Sheridan Street. The Inn has an old world hostel charm yet still offers guests the privacy of individual bathrooms. Located in downtown Ely, MN, the Inn is within easy walking distance to Ely’s finest restaurants and shops. New and old friends alike can share their vacation stories within the Gathering Room around a stone fireplace. A modern fully equipped kitchen is available for guests to prepare their own meals. A large wrap around porch provides the guests with an excellent place to pack and unpack Duluth packs, dry gear, reminisce over their BWCA canoe trip, visit with family and friends, or just enjoy the fresh evening air. Each room is paneled with different locally harvested lumber (white and red pine, black ash, tamarack, and white cedar). Some of the wood has been left rough cut, to add rustic beauty. Other woods have been milled to random widths, either tongue and groove, shiplapped, or board and batten. Sanding and then varnishing the rooms to a beautiful luster allowed each room to achieve a rustic eloquence of its own. The spacious bathrooms have white cedar ceilings and large showers. All rooms can be individually heat controlled and air-conditioned; and all rooms have cable T.V. and access to complimentary wireless internet. Please note that the A Stay Inn Ely is a pet friendly, recycling friendly and smoke-free business.

A Laundry Room is a locally owned self-service coin operated laundromat to wash & dry your clothes.