Ely, Minnesota: Where Wilderness, Lakes + Northwoods Resorts Come Together

Discover Ely, Minnesota: The Heart of the Northwoods

Experience the Timeless Beauty of Ely, Minnesota

Lakeside Resorts, Cozy Cabins + Endless Outdoor Adventure

Discover the Places That Make Ely a True Minnesota Northwoods Destination

At the edge of Minnesota’s legendary wilderness, Ely is a place where clear blue lakes, towering pines, rocky shorelines, and classic Northwoods cabins create the perfect escape. Known as a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ely offers endless opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, wildlife watching, and simply slowing down beside the lake. It’s the kind of destination where mornings begin with mist over the water and evenings end around a campfire beneath a sky filled with stars.

For generations, Ely’s resorts, lodges, and family-owned properties have welcomed travelers looking for an authentic Minnesota vacation. From rustic cabins tucked among the pines to comfortable waterfront resorts made for family gatherings and fishing trips, there’s a place for every kind of Northwoods traveler. Ma & Pa’s Destination Resort Guide helps you discover the locally owned places that make Ely special—where personal hospitality, outdoor adventure, and memories at the lake remain at the heart of the experience.