Indoor adventures

  • Art & Connection

    Art & Connection

    Art classes and workshops; view their class schedule here.

  • Elk Rapids Area Historical Museum

    Elk Rapids Area Historical Museum

    Discover local history and experience the people, places and moments that shaped the Village of Elk Rapids. Open Saturdays in July & August 1-4 PM, and year-round by appointment.

  • Elk Rapids Cinema

    Elk Rapids Cinema / Chalfonte Theatre

    Our sweet single-screen movie theatre featuring the world's largest black light ceiling mural.

  • Elk Rapids District Library & Island House

    Our charming local library, housed in the historic 1865 “Island House” on its own islet.

  • Ethanology Distillation tours *book in advance

    Distillery tours + tastings where every spirit is milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, barreled, and bottled on-site.

  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall *Performances/events

    Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall *Performances/events

    Historic cultural and performing arts center; venue for weddings, receptions, and meetings; community gathering and celebration space.

  • Traverse Bay Farms *Miniature Train Display

    Traverse Bay Farms *Miniature Train Display

    Hand-built father-daughter train display (admire with eyes only); local gourmet and fruit salsas, including a “Salsa Bar” for sampling (operating seasonally; verify hours).