Cairn House - Elk Rapids, Traverse City

Outdoor Activities in Elk Rapids

Water Sports

Elk Rapids is centrally located between Grand Traverse Bay, Elk Lake and Torch Lake there is plenty of water fun to be had! And with a short drive to Traverse City the outdoor opportunities are endless! Boating - Swimming - Kayaking - Parasailing - Jet skiing - Fishing

Hiking

Whether you prefer tall pines, sand dunes or wetlands Elk Rapids and Traverse City areas have hiking terrain for all!

Elk Rapids Area

Traverse City Area

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Golfing

With over 27 golf courses in the Elk Rapids area there is no shortage of courses to explore.

Elk Rapids Golf Club

Grand Traverse Resort

Winter Sports

Winter in Elk Rapids provides just as much fun with lots of opportunities for snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding.

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Dining

Local Events

Local Events

Dining table with cocktails.

You'll find lots of locally grown flavors in these local restaurants, bakeries, taverns and bars.

Elk Rapids Dining

Traverse City Dining

Local Events

Local Events

Local Events

Lights strung in the trees.

No matter the time of year there is always a community celebration or festival to explore.

Elk Rapids Harbor Days

National Cherry Festival

Traverse City Film Festival

Craft Beer, Cocktails & Wine

Craft Beer, Cocktails & Wine

Craft Beer, Cocktails & Wine

Wine glass in a vineyard.

Elk Rapids & Traverse City are home to many breweries, distilleries and The Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail.

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

Local Attractions & Tours

Craft Beer, Cocktails & Wine

Craft Beer, Cocktails & Wine

Elk Lake sunset.

From shipwrecks to lighthouses there is lots to see and do in this water surrounded town!

Traverse City Visitor Guide