Guidebook for Elk Rapids

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Guidebook for Elk Rapids

Food Scene

Easy and yummy lunch spot
10 locals recommend
The Local
145 Ames St
10 locals recommend
Easy and yummy lunch spot
Cajun food! Good place to go when you're tired of pizza and burgers
66 locals recommend
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
66 locals recommend
Cajun food! Good place to go when you're tired of pizza and burgers
best pizza in town
11 locals recommend
Chef Charles’
147 River St
11 locals recommend
best pizza in town
Terrific gyros, burgers, and sandwiches. Fun place to hang with locals at the bar.
11 locals recommend
Town Club
133 River St
11 locals recommend
Terrific gyros, burgers, and sandwiches. Fun place to hang with locals at the bar.
Specialty food shop and restaurant. Check schedule for wine tasting and live music events.
20 locals recommend
Cellar 152
152 River St
20 locals recommend
Specialty food shop and restaurant. Check schedule for wine tasting and live music events.
best place for classic diner breakfast
6 locals recommend
Harbor Cafe
129 River St
6 locals recommend
best place for classic diner breakfast
best place to hang with locals and get some good coffee and food
Java Jones
131 River St
best place to hang with locals and get some good coffee and food
Get there early. They sell out fast.
8 locals recommend
The Flour Pot Bakery
108 River St
8 locals recommend
Get there early. They sell out fast.
Eat at their Garden Cafe for wonderful farm-to-table-ish dining
Pine Hill Nursery
886 US-31
Eat at their Garden Cafe for wonderful farm-to-table-ish dining
Beautiful drive and location if you plan to tour around the lake. Live music entertainment and good food.
38 locals recommend
Torch Lake Café
4990 US-31
38 locals recommend
Beautiful drive and location if you plan to tour around the lake. Live music entertainment and good food.
A short drive from the quaint town of Alden. Local institution right on Clam River and Torch Lake. Very casual restaurant and bar.
84 locals recommend
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Dr
84 locals recommend
A short drive from the quaint town of Alden. Local institution right on Clam River and Torch Lake. Very casual restaurant and bar.
Farmers Market every Friday from 8 - noon, June 1 - October 5.
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
305 US-31
Farmers Market every Friday from 8 - noon, June 1 - October 5.
Farmers Market every Friday from 8 - noon, June 1 - October 5.
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
305 US-31
Farmers Market every Friday from 8 - noon, June 1 - October 5.
American House Woodfired Pizza
151 River Street
Great place for coffee and sitting outside
The DAM Shop and Food Truck
118 Bridge Street
Great place for coffee and sitting outside

Parks & Nature

Great place for canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing on the Boardman river. Also good for horseback riding
16 locals recommend
Ranch Rudolf
6841 Brown Bridge Rd
16 locals recommend
Great place for canoeing, kayaking, and inner-tubing on the Boardman river. Also good for horseback riding
rent a boat and cruise the chain-o-lakes.
12 locals recommend
Elk River Marina
118 Bridge St
12 locals recommend
rent a boat and cruise the chain-o-lakes.
The "dam beach" is just behind the power dam. This is the local's beach. Best sandy bottom. If someone claims to be a local, ask them where the "swimmer's rock" is.
Dam Road
Dam Road
The "dam beach" is just behind the power dam. This is the local's beach. Best sandy bottom. If someone claims to be a local, ask them where the "swimmer's rock" is.

Essentials

Everything you need here. Great wine selection.
22 locals recommend
Village Market
250 Ames St
22 locals recommend
Everything you need here. Great wine selection.

Arts & Culture

Voted best gallery. Has beautiful sculpture gardens. Ask for directions to the Art Walk in the county park down the road.
8 locals recommend
Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 S Bay Shore Dr
8 locals recommend
Voted best gallery. Has beautiful sculpture gardens. Ask for directions to the Art Walk in the county park down the road.
Walk through the park to the beach as you enjoy beautiful sculptures.
7 locals recommend
Walk of Art Sculpture Park
920 S Bay Shore Dr
7 locals recommend
Walk through the park to the beach as you enjoy beautiful sculptures.

Entertainment & Activities

its the only one in town :)
7 locals recommend
Elk Rapids Cinema
205 River St
7 locals recommend
its the only one in town :)

Drinks & Nightlife

Best beer
25 locals recommend
Short's Brewing Company Production Facility
211 Industrial Park
25 locals recommend
Best beer
cool distillery
22 locals recommend
Ethanology
127 Olds
22 locals recommend
cool distillery
Great way to taste local wine in a pretty setting
9 locals recommend
WaterFire Vineyards
12180 Sutter Rd
9 locals recommend
Great way to taste local wine in a pretty setting
Get a taste of local fare and explore the quaint town of Bellaire.
36 locals recommend
Torch Lake Cellars
5245 Clam Lake Rd
36 locals recommend
Get a taste of local fare and explore the quaint town of Bellaire.
Great place to escape to. If you're not sure what kind of cider you prefer, just ask for some samples. Inside or outside seating just south of the village off Hwy 31.
18 locals recommend
Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31
18 locals recommend
Great place to escape to. If you're not sure what kind of cider you prefer, just ask for some samples. Inside or outside seating just south of the village off Hwy 31.