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By Automobile:


From Ely:

  1. Take Hwy 169 west toward Tower and Virginia, approx. 3 miles
  2. Turn right on County Rd 88
  3. Follow CR-88 approx. 3 miles and you will see our sign on the left.
  4. Total trip time is 10-15 minutes.

From the Twin Cities:

  1. I-35 North approx. 110 miles
  2. State Route 33 north through Cloquet to connect with:
  3. US 53 - Continue northward on US 53 through Virginia until you reach:
  4. Highway 169 - Approx. 5 miles outside of Virginia, take the right turn off to Ely.
  5. Continue on 169 through Tower toward Ely.

  6. Approx. 3 miles before you reach Ely, you will find County Rd 88 on your left.
  7. Follow CR-88 approx. 3 miles and you will see our sign on the left.
  8. Total trip time is 4 - 4.5 hours.

For a more Scenic Route:

  1. Follow I-35 into Duluth and take the Route 61 North Shore3 Drive.
  2. Shortly after Silver Bay at Illgen City, look for the turn onto Highway 1 on your left.
  3. Follow Highway 1 until you reach Ely.
  4. Go through Ely on the 169 for approx. 3 miles until you reach County Rd 88 on your right.
  5. Follow CR-88 approx. 3 miles and you will see our sign on the left.
  6. Total trip time is 4.75 - 5.25 hours.