Lake Vermilion Minnesota Attractions
Some things to do and see in the area:
- TOWER-SOUDAN
UNDERGROUND MINE: located in Soudan. Journey 2400 feet down to the
27th level, ride the rails back into the mine and listen to the
stories of the mining days.
- INTERNATIONAL
WOLF CENTER: located in Ely, just 1/2 hour away.
- PIER 77:
Mini-golf, Creamery, and Gifts, each hold a little history of Lake
Vermilion.
- IRON WORLD USA:
located about 45 minutes away, historical center dedicated to the
mining history of northern Minnesota, train ride along one of the
open mine pits.
- VINCE SHUTE BEAR
SANCTUARY: located just north of Orr, watch the bears as they come
in to feed.
- FORTUNE BAY
CASINO: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- DOROTHY MOLTER
MUSEUM: located in Ely, the "Root Beer lady of the BWCA".
- THE U.S. HOCKEY
HALL OF FAME: located in Eveleth, just 1/2 hour away.
- SCENIC AIRPLANE
RIDES: right from our docks!
- FLIGHT TO KETTLE
FALLS: historic site between Canada and the U.S.
- BLUEBERRY
PICKING
- HIKING / BIKING
- PICNICS: various
designated forest service campsites on the Lake.
- BWCA TRIPS
- TOWNS OF ELY OR
VIRGINIA: 1/2 hour away.
- INTERNATIONAL
FALLS: Canadian border - 2 hours away.
- MANY OTHERS
Lake Vermilion Minnesota Golf Courses
A week's stay on
Beautiful Lake Vermilion can find you
enjoying a different course every day as there are nine from which
to choose and ranging from 2 to 45 minutes driving time.
- THE WILDERNESS
AT FORTUNE BAY - (800) 555-1714; 18 holes
- BABBITT -
BABBITT GOLF COURSE (218) 827-2603; 9 holes
- ELY - ELY GOLF
COURSE (218) 365-5932; 9 holes
- COOK - VERMILION
FAIRWAYS GOLF COURSE (218) 666-2679; 9 holes
- VIRGINIA -
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (218) 741-4366; 18 holes
- EVELETH -
EVELETH MUNICIPAL COURSE (218) 744-5943; 9 holes
- HIBBING -
HIBBING MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE (218) 263-4720; 9 holes
- BIWABIK - GIANTS
RIDGE GOLF COURSE (800) 688-7669; 18 holes
also, the Quarry at Giant's Ridge.
The newest addition to Lake
Vermilion golfing opportunities ... the championship, 18 holes,
Wilderness at Fortune Bay - Just across the bay from us; Par 72,
7080 yds.
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Few Restaurants
Here at Everett Bay Lodge, we
decided not to try to compete with the food businesses, and instead
focused all of our attention to the resort. Here is a list of a few
restaurants close by. From prime rib dinner to hamburgers and ice
cream cones, we can give you many more suggestions upon your
arrival.
- VERMILION CLUB * 753-6277
- BAY VIEW * 753-4825
- FORTUNE BAY CASINO *
753-6400
- WAYSIDE CAFE * 753-4828
- BENCHWARMERS * 753-5158
- THE LEDGE 753-3868
- THE TOWER CAFE 753-4705
- SOUTH SWITCH 666-5411
- POOR GARY'S PIZZA 753-5707
* available by boat |
