The Lilypad Picnic®
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A Stay Inn Ely
112 West Sheridan
Ely MN 55731
Ph: 218-365-6010
A Stay Inn Ely
Travel time: 0.2 miles from NABC
$ range: Call for rates
Motel Ely
1047 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Ph: 800-891-0334/218-365-3237
Motel Ely Website
Travel time: 1.8 miles from NABC
$ range: Call for rates
Bear Head Lake State Park
9301 Bear Head State Park Road
Ely, MN 55731
Ph:218-365-7229
Bear Head Lake State Park
Travel time: 10.3 miles from NABC
$ range: $16 and up for campsite
$45 and up for cabin/$55 and up for guest houses
Ladybug Lodge
2279 Grant McMahan Blvd
Ely, MN
Ph: 218-365-8400
Ladybug Lodge website
Travel time: 6 miles from NABC
$ range: $305 and up (min. 3 day/2 nights)
Adventure Inn
1145 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Ph: 218-365-3140
Adventure Inn Website
Travel time: 1.9 miles from NABC
$ range: $55 and up
Timber Trail Lodge
629 Kawishiwi Trail
Ely, Minnesota 55731
Ph: 218-365-4879
Timber Trail Lodge Website
Travel time: 5 miles from NABC
$ range: $69 and up
Paddle Inn
1314 E Sheridan
Ely, MN
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Ph: 218-365-6036
Paddle Inn Website
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Travel time: 5 miles from NABC
$ range: $89 and up
Silver Rapids Lodge
495 Kawishiwi Trail
Ely MN 55731
Ph: 1-800-950-9425
Silver Rapids Lodge Website
Travel time: 3.5 miles
$ range: $109 and up for 4-24 guests
$15 and up for campsites
Cabin prices vary - call for details
Super 8 Ely
1605 East Sheridan Street
Hwy 1 and 169 East side
Ely, MN 55731-1836
Ph: 218-365-2873
Super 8 Ely Website
Travel time: 1.6 miles from NABC
$ range: $120/night for 2 guests
$140/night for 4 guests
River Point Resort
12007 River Point Road
Ely MN 55731
Ph: 1-800-456-5580
River Point Resort Website
Travel time: 11.6 miles from NABC
$ range: $125 and up
Holiday Inn Express
857 Rock Ridge Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Ph:1-877-859-5095
Holiday Inn Express Website
Travel time: 49 miles from NABC
$ range: $140 and up
The Lodge at Giants Ridge
6373 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik MN 55708
Ph: 218-865-7170
The Lodge at Giants Ridge Website
Travel time: 39.8 miles from NABC
$ range: $149 and up
Fortune Bay Resort Casino
1430 Bois Forte Road (Gold Mine Spur Rd)
Tower, MN 55790
Ph: 1-800-555-1714
Fortune Bay Resort Casino Website
Travel time: 32.1 miles from NABC
$ range: $160 and up
Grand Ely Lodge
400 North Pioneer Road
Ely, Minnesota 55731
Ph: 800-365-5070
Grand Ely Lodge Website
Travel time: 3 miles from NABC
$ range: $179 and up
Lodge of Whispering Pines
2700 Echo Trail
Ely, Minnesota 55731
Ph: 800-510-2947
Lodge of Whispering Pine Website
Travel time: 21.8 miles from NABC
$ range: $279 and up for CABINS
$35 and up for 2 people for CAMPING
The Cove (cabin rental)
Armstrong Lake - between Tower and Ely
Ph: 888-365-4956
The Cove - cabin rental
Travel time: 12 miles from Ely
$ range: $1195 per week (summer rate)
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Burntside Lodge
2755 County Road 489
Ely, MN
(218) 365-3894
*Reservations recommended*
Open to public
Award winning wine list
Cappucino/Espresso bar$$$
For houseboat rentals just 15 minutes from the NABC - check out Kinseys! Guests are welcome to stay at the dock!
For more information on lodging, restaurants and acitivities in Ely, visit The Ely Chamber of Commerce
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Disclaimer
Neither The North American Bear Center, its staff and volunteers, nor the Northwoods Bear Foundation bear any responsibility for accommodations for the Lilypad Picnic or events related. Use your own discretion when choosing a location - vacancies are NOT guaranteed.
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Lodging
Dining
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Dairy Queen
1441 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-5101
$
Subway
1520 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-2699
$
Oriental Orchid
506 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-7502
Vietnamese
Take out
$
Britton's Cafe Inc
5 East Chapman Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-3195
American cuisine
Breakfast specials
$
Northern Expressions
48 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-5550
Homemade ice cream
Gifts and cards
$
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Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium
955 East Sheridan
Ely, MN
(218) 365-7348
Grilled cheese, mac & cheese and board games in the evening.
$-$$
The Northern Grounds
2 W. Sheridan
Ely, MN
(218) 235-6162
Coffee, wine and craft beer bar
$-$$
Organic Roots
141 East Chapman Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-2799
Organic Roots website
Market, deli and bistro
Organic, whole foods
$$
Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company
343 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-2326
Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company website
*$5 minimum charge for credit cards*
Organic coffee, tea, soup and pastries
High speed internet access
Gift shop
$$
Rockwood Restaurant and Lounge
302 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218)365-7772
American cuisine
Fun atmosphere
Live music
Patio dining
$$
Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
47 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-4301
Boathouse website
American and Mexican cuisine, beer and ale
$$
The Ely Steakhouse
216 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-7412
Ely Steakhouse website
*Reservations recommended*
Steakhouse cuisine, beer
Bingo, karaoke and trivia in lounge
$$
Stony Ridge Resort & Cafe
60 West Lakeview Place
Ely, MN
(218) 365-6757
Stone Ridge Resort and Cafe website
Lodge atmosphere
Gourmet burgers
$$
Sir G's Italian Restaurant - CLOSED TEMPORARILY
520 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
(218) 365-3688
Sir G's Italian Restaurant website
Italian cuisine
Homemade pasta and sauce
Family dining
$$
Grand Ely Lodge
400 North Pioneer Road
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 365-6565
(Reservations: 800-365-5070)
Grand Ely Lodge website
Lodge atmosphere
American fare
Gourmet desserts
$$
Insula Restaurant
145 E Sheridan
Ely, MN
(218) 365-4855
Locally sourced fusion American dining
$$-$$$
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Log Cabin Coffee Drive-Thru
1340 E Sheridan
Ely, MN
(218) 235-4034
Drive-thru coffee shop, hot/cold beverages and baked goods
$
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Plum Bun Bakery
402 E Sheridan
Ely, MN
(218) 365-2802
Family owned bakery
Muffins, cakes, donuts and puff pastry
$
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Red Cabin Custard
1114 E Sheridan
Ely, MN
Custard, shakes, cones
Flavor of the day
$
Junction Bar and Grill
2667 Highway 70
Babbitt, MN (approx 20 minutes south of Ely)
(218) 827-3666
Junction Bar and Grill website
Friday fish fry
American fare
$-$$