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DESTINATION

Ely

Rumors of a gold strike first lured fortune seekers to the region. The gold turned out to be iron, but its discovery led to the railroad that later put the town on the map.

Ely lends its name to a rare local rock formation known as Ely greenstone, which formed more than 2 billion years ago when lava flows solidified underwater. An outcropping of Ely greenstone known as Pillow Rocks can be seen at 12th and Main streets.

Visitor Centers

Ely Chamber of Commerce 1600 E. Sheridan St. Ely, MN 55731. Phone:(218)365-6123 or (800)777-7281

Things to Do

Dorothy Molter Museum

Ely/Winton History Museum

International Wolf Center

North American Bear Center

Recreational Activities

Canoeing

Canadian Border Outfitters

Canadian Waters Inc.

Canoe Country Outfitters

LaTourell's Resort & Outfitters

Piragis Northwoods Co.

Red Rock Outfitting

Spirit of the Wilderness

Voyageur North Outfitters

Wilderness Outfitters

Williams & Hall Wilderness Outfitters

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