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Just north of Ely tells about the life of the Root Beer Lady. Here you can learn about how she lived in solitude on Knife Lake, and how she made and sold root beer.
(TTY relay service dial 711). Summer schedule from mid-May through mid-October open daily (hours vary). Winter schedule from mid-October through mid-May open weekends only. $15-9 (kids under age 3 free).
Pioneer Mine
Retired iron ore mine with tours operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Descend half a mile below the surface on an elevator to the 27th level of the mine, where the tour begins. See how ore was produced and how the miners worked.