Elk Rapids is a beguiling community, unique in charm and ambiance. It is located in the southwest corner of Antrim county, bounded by East Grand Traverse Bay to the west, Elk Lake to the east, Bass Lake to the north, and the Elk River runs through it. Boaters, day trippers and sunbathers seek out Elk Rapids' sandy shores, quaint shops and unique restaurants. Although the village covers only one square mile, its forefathers have preserved its most scenic areas and dedicated them to public use. Memorial Park and Antrim County Park each offer several hundred feet of shoreline for swimming and relaxing along the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay.

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

Elk Rapids Historical Museum, 401 River Street, PO Box 2, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-5692. Historical displays representing the lumbering era, iron works and sailing ship industries are housed in the lower level of the restored Elk Rapids Township Hall. Picnic tables and located close to the beach. Open Memorial day to Labor Day, 1-4 p.m. on Tues, Thurs. Sat. and Sun. Other times and dates by appointment. Admission free.

Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum, 11060 US 31, Elk Rapids, MI 49629-0806, Phone: (231) 264-5597. Fun and educational! We have the largest private collection of Native American artifacts in the Mid-West. Not to mention the display of wildlife of all the Michigan animals, plus a few others that are not native but are interesting to see. Our displays are set up as if they were in the wild. We also have sound affects of insects, birds, and animals to listen too while your browsing around seeing everything from a life-size buffalo to the tiny weasels in the woods. We have puzzles for the kids to have them look closely for different things in the museum. Gift shop with something for everyone. Guided tours available. Open seven days. 

DINING & FOOD:  BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS

Places to Stay:  Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts

Tell Them You Found Them in the Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan

Michigan Bed & Breakfast Guide [Bed & Breakfast Inns], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Millers Park Resort, 808 Millers Park, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-5370

Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Wandawood Resort, 7641 Wandawood Lane #1, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-8122

White Birch Lodge, 571 Meguzee Point Rd, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-8271

Winterwood Lodge Property Management, PO Box 669, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (888) 788-0888

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 305 US-31 North, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-8202

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS,  SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.

Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Coures], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Services

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Domain Names, Web Hosting, Online Marketing Services and Website Design], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Shopping:  antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

Blue Heron Gallery [Art Gallery], 131 Ames St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-9210

Elk Rapids Antiques Warehouse [Antique Shop], 603 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-9192

Harbor Antiques [Antique Shop], 151 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-6850

Mullaly's 128 Studio & Gallery [Art Gallery], 128 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-6660

Nelles Studio [Art Gallery], 11672 U.S.31, PO Box 428, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (616) 264-5858

Twisted Fish Gallery [Art Gallery], 10443 S. Bayshore Dr., Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-0123

Viola Gallery [Art Gallery], 150 River Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-6250

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