ElyMinnesota
Ely is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Ely
Set in the northeastern part of Minnesota, Ely is a small town, home to 3,214 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Ely holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,101 residents per square mile.
What Makes Ely Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ely
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dorothy Molter Museum · Museum
- Ely-Winton History Museum · Museum
- International Wolf Center · Attraction
- North American Bear Center · Attraction
- Art & Soul Gallery & Gift House · Art gallery
- Brandenburg Gallery · Art gallery
- Large rock core · Attraction
- Pillow Rock · Attraction
- Pioneer Mine Shaft House · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ely
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ely
- MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
- Memorial Middle School
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.