- TripBuzz found 15 things to do with kids in or near Ely, Minnesota.
- From Piragis Northwoods Company Outfitters to Boundary Waters Guide Service, the Ely area offers 12 different types of family activities, including: Canoeing, Dog Sleds, Hiking Trails and Lake.
- Ely, Minnesota, located in Saint Louis County, is a city of less than 4,000 people. The city is located on the Vermillion Iron Range and is a well known entry point for the Boundary Waters. Boasting a radiant outdoor perspective, the city also maintains a city strip of outdoor stores and restaurants, bringing the community back to its roots.
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36 E White Street, Unit B, Ely, MN 55731
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Offering an array of tours including a history-themed tour, a wilderness safari style adventure tour, and a wildlife viewing tour, North Woods Adventures - Day Tours features knowledgeable and experienced guides.
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1926 Hwy 169 (1 mile west of Ely), Ely, MN 55731
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For those interested in finding out more about these animals, the North American Bear Center offers its services, which include live cameras and not only. The visitor's center has 3 live animals, a theater, is connected to plenty of trails, and also has a gift shop.
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This trail offers a trek accessible to hikers and non-hikers alike. At the top of the hike, patrons will see a view of a waterfall that has been described as 'beautiful.'
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Ely, Minnesota is home to the International Wolf Center, the world's foremost organization dedicated to protecting wild wolves and their environment. The Center is heavily involved in community outreach and education about endangered wolf species.
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Situated on the property of Sigurd Olson, a famous conservationist, Listening Point offers visitors tours of his cabin and the surrounding wilderness. During the 2 hour tour, visitors will see beaches, native birds, forests, and more.
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First placed in 1982, the Giant Loon is the world's largest floating loon. The loon floats in the middle of the lake during the months where the lake is not frozen and is a common site for picture taking.
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Family owned and operated, Plaza Bowl features 20 lanes used for open bowling, tournaments and cosmic bowling. The center also provides a full-service bar along with a dining menu that includes pizza, hamburgers and chicken.
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Grand Marais' Voyageur Canoe Outfitters sells and rents canoes and peripheral equipment. The company also conducts guided canoe tours, sponsors fishing trips and maintains rental cabins at the Gunflint Resort.
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28 Moose Pond Drive, Grand Marais, MN 55604
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The story of the Gunflint Trail is told at the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, which is housed within the historic Chik-Wauk Lodge. Visitors can also access a network of nature trails spread over the 50-acre grounds.