FAQs-Contact us   We want you to be in the know.   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What's a good place to eat? Elk Rapids has many great places to eat. For dining, try Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen, Siren Hall, Vasquez' Hacienda, Regalo or The Riverwalk Grill. For local fare, visit T.J. Charlie's, Elk Harbor or Chang Express. For pizza and more, go to Chef Charles, The Moose, BC Pizza or The Cone Corral. For fast food, there's a Subway. When are the fall colors the best? The expected peak color for Elk Rapids is from late September to late October. Of course, this is an 'expected' time-frame. The actual timing is up to Mother Nature! (adopted from michaginring.com/travel/color.htm) Where can I go fishing? Jackpot! Elk Rapids is almost surrounded by water. Be sure you have a fishing license. Without a boat, try the Fishing Park just below the Power Dam off of Dam Road. You can rent a boat at Elk River Marina and fish anywhere in the lower Chain of Lakes. There is usually charter fishing available on Grand Traverse Bay. Check at the Lower Harbor. Bait is available at the Shell Gas Station convenience store at the stop light on U.S. 31. What do residents like about the area? In a recent survey of all residents of Elk Rapids Township, folks listed these top four reasons for living here: 1. Natural beauty 2. Rural character 3. Small town atmosphere 4. Lakes, parks and recreation Where are public restrooms? Public restrooms are located: * at Memorial Park, * at the corner of Cedar and Noble streets near downtown, * in Government Center on Bridge Street, * in the Island House library and * in Blesma Pavilion in the Lower Harbor. I like it here. Where can I stay? Camelot Inn Motel is just south of Elk Rapids on U.S. 31. Other motels/hotels are about 10 miles south of town in Acme and beyond. Cairn House Bed & Breakfast is just east of Elk Rapids. Go out Ames Street, which becomes Cairn Highway. Honcho Rest Campground is east on Ames Street. For weekly rentals, contact the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce at 231-264-8202 or stop at their headquarters on U.S. 31. Does E.R. have a delivery service? Yes. Green Elk Rapids Village Delivery is available in and very near the village. Call 231-499-9445 or email info@greenelkrapids.com Personal shopping, point-to-point deliveries and even singing telegrams are provided. Most deliveries cost $1. Where can we go dancing this weekend? The Hacienda, which is located just south of Elk Rapids on U.S. 31 often has dancing. Check their schedule. Where can I rent a boat? The Elk River Marina rents all sorts of watercraft. It is located on North Bridge Street in downtown Elk Rapids. Where should I go to eat my picnic lunch? Memorial Park, Rotary Park and Elk Rapids Day Park all have picnic tables. Memorial Park is on River Street in downtown Elk Rapids. It has grills, restrooms, playground, tennis & basketball courts, a walkable path and a huge beach. Rotary Park is on U.S. 31 next to the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce. It has a covered pavilion and a great view of Elk River. Elk Rapids Day Park is located on South Bayshore Drive. The park offers a beach, bathhouse, sunbathing, picnic tables with grills, playground, trails for hiking and a pavilion. How far away is Traverse City? Traverse City is about 15 miles south of Elk Rapids on U.S. 31.	Your Name: Your Email Address: Subject: Your Message: