Ely Minnesota

Ely Minnesota is one of Minnesota's Best Vacation Destinations and the Gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Journalist Charles Kuralt called Ely the "number one vacation destination in the country." He further stated: "On the map, Ely apprears to be at the end of the road. For people who love the wilderness and beauty and solitude, on the contrary, it's the center of the world."

Among Ely's attractions, of course, are two million acres of public forest and five hundred lakes in the surrounding area. The Boundary Waters Minnesota Canoe area attracts thousands of visitors every year. There are many other reasons to visit Ely as well. In summer, this far north area offers prime viewing possibilities for the Aurora Borealis.

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Some top Ely area attractions include:

• The International Wolf Center: A resident wolf pack, on site naturalists and excellent exhibits
• North American Bear Center: Information center, photo gallery and gift shop
• Dorothy Molter Museum: local legend who was known as "the root beer lady." Dorothy Molter's amazing life in the Minnesota wilderness is chronicled

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