Bloomer's is a great place to get beautiful flowers and plants!…read moreThey are very efficient and their products are of the highest quality!

Thanks for all the wonderfully beautifully bouquets you have supplied for us over the years. I…read morecouldn't recommend you more highly! No matter what the occasion you have always come through with gorgeous arrangements and top-notch service! Dawn and Rick

I absolutely loved this store while I visited Ely. It is a mix of modern and vintage kitchenware…read more You'll find items from your grandma and mom's kitchen. Plus the most modern kitchen gadgets for today's gourmet chefs. I was blown away by the vintage glassware, cookware and the classic Tupperware Storage. All of it was in mint condition. All the Tupperware had their lids - lol. If you're into entertaining with vintage items, this is the place to shop. You will find stemware, serving dishes and cookware, as well. In addition to the vintage, the modern items were the same caliber as a Williams-Sonoma store, but with a privately owned flare. I enjoyed looking at all the little kitchen gadgets that fill my drawers back home. I also got overwhelmed looking at all of the whimsical cocktail napkins and tea towels. Both of those items are my weakness and I caved in a bought a couple of each. The owner was working the sales floor and was charming. The rest of the staff was equally friendly and helpful.

I'm in town for the week , trying to find somewhere open in this winter tundra for gifts…read more Jackpot,found this adorable shop! Mmmm the lovely smell as you walk in. Lots of Ely stuff here. Saunas are a big thing up here, they have a whole section dedicated to sauna stuff. Lots of essential oils! Jewelry,kitchen stuff,garden deco. And lots more! The girl working here was very friendly and helpful. You need to stop in here!

We found this gift shop exploring around the city of Ely. It had lots of unique items and Ely…read moregifts we could not find at any of the other Ely shops. It has a section dedicated to soaps and sauna stuff. It became our favorite gift shop in Ely.

The J & L Hardware Store has a good selection of products and good service. Like most to all stores…read morethese days, in my humble opinion, it should have far less product that was made in China or Vietnam, though. Thanks .

When I need something handy, often this place has it. They have a wonderful employee named Susan…read morewho is a great asset to the store. She helps us find what we need quickly and is very knowledgeable about many of the products in the store.

We have been in Ben Franklin many times and have always been amazed at the items available there…read more And there is a wonderful employee named Susan who knows the merchandise and knows where everything is within the store. She is very pleasant and offers great customer service. She is a wonderful asset to the store.

Up in Ely again and hit Back on the Rack twice. Picked up some plates, glasses, and a very nice…read moresilver plated serving platter for the cabin, plus some books for the kiddo. One of my favorite places in Ely

Great to have a place like this in Ely. The owner was so helpful to us and even went out of her way…read moreto call me back when she missed my call. Nice selection of items at fair prices.

Five stars isn't enough for this crew. We fish with Craig at Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides just…read moreabout every year, and our Boundary Waters trips into Basswood are the ones we talk about all winter. From the first phone call he asks the right questions about what you want out of the day, then builds the whole trip around it. Getting into the BWCA on your own takes real planning, but Craig handles all of it, and once you're out there you've got world-class fishing with almost nobody around. He reads the water, adjusts constantly, and genuinely cares that everyone on board catches fish. He handles the big fish with real care too, quick photos and healthy releases. This is what a professional guide service should be. We're already planning next year's trip.

I don't have enough great things to say about Steve and Ginny and the rest of the crew at Spirit of…read morethe Wilderness. We were out on Knife Lake on Tuesday July 14 2026 (the day of the closure and evacuation of the wilderness). I had rented a one way Spot and picked up my permit from Spirit. Unfortunately with the device we had no one could communicate with us, but the crew at Spirit was tracking us and keeping everyone back home aware of our situation. After we got back into Ely, they even offered a bunkhouse for us to stay the night before heading home.

I've been a WIntergreen customer for many years, and have traversed the frozen lakes of Minnesota…read moreon a dogsled tour that remains a delightful, singular highlight of my winter touring, even at temps close to 0^F. Where else can you travel in a sled pulled by dogs descended from ones that pioneered travel to the North Pole, and then come home to such a spectacular menu? Their clothing just has a charm that is so distinct from the usual mass-produced merchandise purveyed in larger commercialized businesses. I recently purchased a Wintergreen merino wool layer, and am astonished by the comfort, feel, and quality. I hope they continue to set a standard for well into the future.

A beautiful storefront with local handmade winter gear. I've seen designs like theirs before and…read morehad no idea everything was handmade and local. (Made right in Ely!) The prices match the quality and work that goes into their items. (They are dog friendly!) There is even an "outlet" sale area in the basement for imperfects and clearance. Friendly, helpful staff