Everything Ely is known for
7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Step back in time at this Streamline Moderne movie theater, a gem from the 1930s! This isn't just any old building, it's a window into the Golden Age of Hollywood right here in Ely. Back in 1936, when movies were truly…
Ever wonder what happens when a booming town forgets its basic needs? Welcome to the site of Tanner's Hospital, a testament to the harsh realities of early Iron Range life. Built in 1901, this hospital was a direct…
Descend into the depths of the Pioneer Mine, a relic of Minnesota's iron mining boom that operated for nearly 80 years. From 1889 to 1967, the Pioneer Mine relentlessly extracted iron ore from beneath this very ground,…
Watch a real wolf pack through observation windows in Ely Minnesota.
Ever wonder where a true conservationist finds peace? You're approaching the very spot where renowned environmentalist Sigurd F. Olson sought solace and inspiration. This tranquil retreat, known as Listening Point,…
Ride a cage 2341 feet underground to Minnesota's oldest iron mine. Now a physics lab.
Step back in time at this rare surviving example of a log housebarn built by Finnish immigrants. This is the Alex Seitaniemi Housebarn, and it tells a story of adaptation and survival in northern Minnesota. Around 1907,…