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Ely, MN 55731

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Ely is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It was once named "Que Quam Chep", which means "land of the berries" in the Chippewa language. The population was 3,460 at the 2010 census. It is located in the Vermilion Iron Range, and was historically home to several Iron ore mines.

Today the city of Ely is best known as a popular entry point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; and is home to the International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center.

It is home to community-oriented newspapers Ely Echo and North Country Angler, and to radio stations WELY and Boundary Waters Radio. Ely is host to many community events such as the Blueberry Arts Festival and the Harvest Moon Festival, located in Whiteside Park throughout the summer months.

Nearby cities include Babbitt, Soudan.

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Places in Ely

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

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Insula

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Organic Roots

25

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Sweet & Sour Cucumber Salad

Rockwood Bar & Grill

74

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Italian beef.

Frisky Otter Pub and Eatery

17

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

Ely's Historic State Theater

3
Custom Framing

Art & Soul Gallery

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Ely Outfitting Company

22
Feeding bears

North American Bear Center

33

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

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A Stay Inn Ely

15

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Canoe Country Outfitters

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Canoe On Inn

10

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Queen bed, end tables.

Motel Ely

14

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