Small town fun, the parking lot was packed! It was ladie night and i guess they had a few of the…read moretheathers rented out for this ladies night, the ladies were having a wine tasting and some other things, as for the movie i saw the chair were comfy and they rocked. The screen was nice and hurred only the movie. Kick Ass go watch it, better then i thought it was going to be. The bathrooms are been remodeled and looks like they might be doing some other stuff there as well.

Our destination was Bear Head Lake State Park and we decided to take a detour to check out the…read morecenter. So glad we did. While there are several areas to peruse, my favorites were the presentation by the guides and the enrichment activity. At 3:15pm, the guide gave a very educational and engaging presentation about several aspects of wolves, I.e. their color, what they eat, how they hunt, how they work and live together, etc. the presentation was made in front of the viewing area so as the wolves walked by, she also talked specifically about that individual. She had props and answered many questions. Very nicely done. At 4pm, and enrichment activity was held for the wolves. Trainers enter the wolves' enclosure and hide various treats for them to explore. It allows guests to see the wolves doing natural behaviors. Their large paws were fascinating to me. Such a beautiful animal. So glad we stopped.

This was a very expensive stop. Granted I did not feel bad about giving back to the wolves but the…read moreexperience was lacking. The majority of the hands on activities did not work (howl room in particular) which was a huge bummer. They didn't talk about the wolves themselves - mentioned them but didn't go into much detail. It would have been awesome if they did a presentation on the wolves they have at the facility and then went on to chat about different things during the presentation. The staff was nice, the building was clean, but it just lacked information. For the ticket price - I'd like to learn more!

The dated facility, built in 1978, features astronomy shows, movies, a gift shop, sun dial, and…read moregarden. For $5 per adult, it's economical entertainment. Be forewarned that the lady narrating the astronomy shows is difficult to understand due to the odd inflection that she adds to her voice.

Absolutely worst experience at a theater ever. Never coming again and food and drinks are way to…read moreexpensive. the tickets are 13 bucks and then you spend 30 more dollars on food and drinks for 1 person

We were a little late for a movie, about 10 minutes. Showed up and the doors were locked. The sign…read moreon the door clearly states the box office closes at 10:10. We were there at 9:55. They wouldn't let us in because they said they close 10 minutes after the last movie starts. But that's not what it says right on their door. Idiots working there.

Decent place to stop and look for rocks if you're up in northern mn. Lots of different stones,…read morelittle fossilized rocks and 3D bringer knick knacks. There's jewelry options too. I'd have love to have seen more into on the properties of stones. Service, hit or miss. They didn't engage with me even though I stood at the counter for minutes waiting. A bit wary to go back after some of these other reviews about the owners behavior. He didn't engage with me so I didn't notice issues.

Lots to offer, som large and beautiful pieces but prices are a bit high! Only shop open at the…read moretime I was there.

Chances are you've seen Brandenburg's work without evening knowing it…read more I bought a card a long time ago of a photo of a rabbit on its haunches chewing at a stick in the snow. Apparently, it's one of his most famous shots and I've had it hanging in my locker for months. I was blown away by the simplicity and beauty of this gallery. I wanted to stay in tranquility forever. To me the prices were fine. You can really spend however much you want depending on the size of print. His subjects range from native animals of MN to landscapes and animals all over the world.

Glistening expanses of snowy plains, baby caribou running side by side, stark white Arctic foxes…read morecurled against the wind or perched high up on the side of an icy bank, and the iconic photograph of one of the white wolves of Ellesmere Island leaping from one ice floe to another....If you grew up reading National Geographic, you remember these photographs. And you already know Jim Brandenburg. An internationally renowned photographer, he opened his gallery in Ely, where he makes his home in the nearby forest. The gallery began in a small space upstairs in a local outfitters shop, but eventually moved up the street to its own independent location whose modest interior belies the reputation of its occupant. While most people know Brandenburg especially through his photographic chronicles of Arctic animals, his material is wider-ranging yet highly personal as well, encompassing the North Woods, expansive prairies of the upper Midwest, the Inuit people, and African wildlife. His work is simple, with beauty highlighted as fleeting and natural violence as an element of existence. And sometimes both together. The gallery itself has an extensive selection of prints, posters, and other Brandenburg products in a fairly wide price range, and there is a small theater where you can view some of his associated video projects as well. A perfect place to lose yourself in a landscape, an eye, or petaled tendrils drifting forever in a breeze.

I don't know if I'm "a fan", but this is a nice annual event. It's very family friendly, and there…read moreare tons of arts & crafts for sale. They had a kids area with free balloons, activities, and critters to pet. The best part, for me, was the Saturday evening street dance, with local bands playing at either end of the main drag, and plenty of bars in between. Nice community event!

Go every year, well organized festival with plenty of activities for all ages.read more