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MINNESOTA

Cities: Ely, Shakopee

ELY

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  • Dorothy Molter Museum

Address: 2002 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-365-4451

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/specialplaces/?cid=fseprd555184

Information: The Dorothy Molter Museum is a memorial to the legendary last resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, who died in 1986 after living most of her 79 years on Knife Lake near the U.S.-Canada border.

 

  • Ely Arts and Heritage Center

Address: 401 N Pioneer Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-235-9503

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g43044-d12842339-Reviews-Ely_Arts_and_Heritage_Center-Ely_Minnesota.html

Information: The mine is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with photos and artifacts from the underground mine displayed. The Miners Dry House nearby features events, art shows and classes.

 

  • Ely-Winton History Museum

Address: 1900 E Camp St, Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-365-3226

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Ely-Winton-Historical-Society-291461494332967/

Information: Located on Ely’s Vermilion Community College campus, this center shows the local history of logging and mining through artifacts, photographs and displays.

 

  • International Wolf Center

Address: 1396 MN-169, Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-365-4695

Website: https://wolf.org/

Information: Look a gray wolf in the eye from only inches away. Learn new and fascinating facts about wolves from our experts.

 

  • Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Address: 1302 McKinley Park Rd, Soudan, MN 55782

Phone: 218-300-7000

Website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00285#homepage

Information: This Minnesota State Park features the first, deepest, and richest underground iron ore mine in Minnesota. Tours of the mine lead visitors through the world of underground mining.

 

  • Bear Head Lake State Park

Address: 9301 Bear Head State Park Rd, Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-235-2520

Website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00109#homepage

Information: Secluded in the Northwoods, this park contains pristine lakes; it is home to black bears, nesting eagles, wolves and moose.

 

  • Ely Public Library

Address: 224 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731

Phone: 218-365-5140

Website: http://www.elylibrary.org/

Information: Offers many public services including free wifi.

 

SHAKOPEE

 

  • Canterbury Park

Address: 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 952-445-7223

Website: https://www.canterburypark.com/

information: Canterbury Park features some of the most exciting horse racing in the country.    

 

  • Valleyfair Amusement Park Soak City

Address: 1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 952-445-7600

Website: https://www.valleyfair.com/play/soak-city

Information: Valleyfair Amusement Park Soak City has more than 75 rides and attractions.

 

  • Scott County History Museum

Address: 235 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 952-445-0378

Website: http://scottcountyhistory.org/

Information: County archives & local artifacts are the focus at this museum-based historical society.

 

  • River Valley Theater Company

Address: 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 651-395-7882

Website: https://www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com/

Information: Join the River Valley Theater Company as it offers new productions each year.

 

  • SandVenture Aquatic Park

Address: 1101 Adams St S, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 952-233-9500

Website: https://www.shakopeemn.gov/recreation/recreation-facilities/sandventure-aquatic-park

Information: Family-friendly destination with a man-made beach, a sand-bottom pool, waterslides & concessions.

   

  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Address: 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425

Phone: 952-854-5900

Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Minnesota_Valley/about.html

Information: Wildlife and birds can be viewed at the 14,000-acre Refuge, a national wildlife area that is one of the premier areas for birding in Minnesota.

 

  • Mall of America

Address: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

Website: https://www.mallofamerica.com/

Information: This mega mall's largest entertainment attraction is also the biggest indoor theme park in the United States.

 

  • Murphy's Landing

Address: 2187 County Rd 101, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 763-694 7784

Website: https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/landing

Information: Visitors can tour the buildings of this 19th-century settlement & witness period re-enactments.

 

  • Shakopee Public Library

Address: 235 Lewis St S, Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone: 952-233-9590

Website: https://www.scottlib.org/

Information: Offers Many public services including free wifi.

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