There is nothing better than northern Minnesota in the summer - preferably Fourth of July or Blueberry Festival! Here's the places you have to hit to have a great weekend while you're there!
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to stay
to do
to eat
to stay
Burntside is a huge, beautiful lake to stay on!
Burntside Lodge
a beautiful and unique stay right in Ely and right on Shagwa Lake
Grand Ely Lodge
there are homes all over town and on some of the lakes even!
Vacation UniquEly | Ely MN
to do
i LOVE the blueberry festival - so much fun art, food, and activities in a beautiful setting! Save this for next year, it's always the last weekend of july
Blueberry Arts Festival
I've loved visiting the wolf center ever since I was little - lots of fun exhibits as well as real wolves that live in the sanctuary
International Wolf Center
This trail has parking and then a quick 1 mile hike to a waterfall and swimming spot! You can either turn back after a swim, or continue on for 2-5 miles depending on which loop you take
Bass Lake Hiking Trail
Another quick hike! 3/4 mile walk to get to a stunning falls vista. parking lot
Kawishiwi Falls Trail
Great little shop - I love to look around every time I'm in town!
Piragis Northwoods Company
another fun nature experience! learn about the bears and maybe see a real bear in the sanctuary
North American Bear Center
to eat
the cutest breakfast spot!
The Chocolate Moose
Cute little spot with outdoor dining right on Sheridan St
Frisky Otter
Cute coffee shop and bar for whatever beverage you may need
Northern Grounds | Coffee Shop | Ely | Coffee Bar | Minnesota | Fine Wine
their frozen mocha is SO good - always fun seasonal flavors. Worth the wait!
