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Sheridan Street
International Wolf Center
North American Bear Center
Kawishiwi Falls Trail
Dorothy Molter Museum
Bear Head Lake State Park
Bass Lake Trail
Way To Go Canoe Outfitters
White Wilderness Sled Dog Adventures
Piragis Northwoods Company
Wintergreen Dogsled Day Trips
Insula Restaurant
Boathouse Brewpub
Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips
Art and Soul Gallery
The Pebble Spa Company
Hidden Valley Chalet
- Ely, Minnesota has earned the nickname of the “Sled Dog Capital” of the United States.
- It serves as a gateway to the state’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
- Ely, Minnesota is a great destination to spend at least a few days for anyone who loves the great outdoors.
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Ely, Minnesota Weather by Month
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Precip. (in) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | -5 | 1.5 | Very Cold & Snowy |
| February | 20 | -2 | 1.2 | Very Cold & Snowy |
| March | 30 | 10 | 2.0 | Cold & Snowy |
| April | 45 | 25 | 2.5 | Cold & Rainy |
| May | 60 | 35 | 3.0 | Pleasant |
| June | 70 | 45 | 3.5 | Warm & Humid |
| July | 75 | 50 | 3.0 | Warm & Humid |
| August | 70 | 45 | 2.5 | Warm & Humid |
| September | 60 | 35 | 2.0 | Cool & Crisp |
| October | 45 | 25 | 2.5 | Cold & Rainy |
| November | 30 | 10 | 1.8 | Cold & Snowy |
| December | 15 | -5 | 1.5 | Very Cold & Snowy |
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