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Things to do in Boundary Waters: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Boundary Waters, Minnesota, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Canoeing & Hiking the Border

5 stops · about 8 hr 45 min of stops · ~$68 per person

An action-packed day of paddling, hiking, and waterfall-chasing in the rugged wilderness of the Boundary Waters, anchored in the historic hub of Ely.

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    Britton's Café Inc.

    5 E Chapman St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    Britton's Café Inc., Boundary Waters

    Fuel up early with their legendary giant blueberry pancakes; cash is highly recommended here.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    South Hegman Lake Canoe Access BWCA #77

    2348-2358 Ely-Buyck Rd, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    South Hegman Lake Canoe Access BWCA #77, Boundary Waters

    Grab a free self-issued day-use permit at the trailhead for an epic hike or paddle to see 1,000-year-old Ojibwe rock art.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 4 hr · Free · Directions
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    Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium

    955 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    Gator's Grilled Cheese Emporium, Boundary Waters

    Recharge with incredibly creative, piping-hot gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade soups.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$18 per person · Directions
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    Kawishiwi Falls Trailhead

    444 Fernberg Rd, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    Kawishiwi Falls Trailhead, Boundary Waters

    Take the scenic 1-mile loop trail to view the roaring, majestic 70-foot drop of Kawishiwi Falls.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · Free · Directions
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    Insula Restaurant

    145 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
    Insula Restaurant, Boundary Waters

    Unwind with locally sourced Northwoods favorites like walleye piccata or a wild rice bowl.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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