Guidebook for Elk Rapids

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Guidebook for Elk Rapids

Food Scene

Easy and yummy lunch spot
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The Local
145 Ames St
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Easy and yummy lunch spot
Cajun food! Good place to go when you're tired of pizza and burgers
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Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
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Cajun food! Good place to go when you're tired of pizza and burgers
best pizza in town
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Chef Charles’
147 River St
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best pizza in town
Terrific gyros, burgers, and sandwiches. Fun place to hang with locals at the bar.
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Town Club
133 River St
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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.
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Cellar 152
152 River St
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Specialty food shop and restaurant. Check schedule for wine tasting and live music events.
best place for classic diner breakfast
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Harbor Cafe
129 River St
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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.
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The Flour Pot Bakery
108 River St
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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.
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Torch Lake Café
4990 US-31
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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.
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Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Dr
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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
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Ranch Rudolf
6841 Brown Bridge Rd
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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.
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Elk River Marina
118 Bridge St
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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.
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Village Market
250 Ames St
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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.
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Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 S Bay Shore Dr
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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.
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Walk of Art Sculpture Park
920 S Bay Shore Dr
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Walk through the park to the beach as you enjoy beautiful sculptures.

Entertainment & Activities

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

Drinks & Nightlife

Best beer
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Short's Brewing Company Production Facility
211 Industrial Park
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Best beer
cool distillery
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Ethanology
127 Olds
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cool distillery
Great way to taste local wine in a pretty setting
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WaterFire Vineyards
12180 Sutter Rd
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Great way to taste local wine in a pretty setting
Get a taste of local fare and explore the quaint town of Bellaire.
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Torch Lake Cellars
5245 Clam Lake Rd
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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.
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Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31
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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.