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Whether you’re checking out the shopping and outfitting in Ely, the bars and restaurants in Babbitt, or more golfing and skiing just a couple towns over… there’s plenty to do and see just outside the resort.
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Summer Fun
You might be surprised to hear that some of the best golfing in the Midwest is located right at our doorstep.
The Babbitt Golf Club is a reasonably priced and challenging nine hole course that features well maintained greens and complete rental facilities. Advance reservations are not required.
The Ely Municipal Course is a convenient, challenging course just minutes away with all the facilities and support you need.
Giants Ridge is one of the premier golf courses in the upper Midwest, located less than 30 minutes from us.
Wilderness at Fortune Bay achieved the best new course award in GolfWeek Magazine and is regularly recognized as one of the top destinations in the midwest.
Ely is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), which offers a unique variety of area attractions, things to do, and places to eat and drink.
Shopping is abundant. There’s something for everyone, including clothing and sporting goods, arts & crafts, bait & tackle, and outfitting for adventures.
Dining includes casual local offerings with custom bites and brews to meet every appetite. Northern Grounds offers a surprisingly good cocktail and wine selection, the Boathouse Brewpub has great custom pints, and Insula provides a bit of a fancier vibe… just to name a few.
One of a Kind Attractions include the North American Bear Center, the International Wolf Center, and the Dorothy Molter Museum. All are great for an excursion with the family.