Why go
- Village in Michigan, United States.
- Served by Dune Bird Airport.
History
Elk Rapids is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is the largest incorporated community in Antrim County, with a population of 1,529 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Elk Rapids Township, in the southwest of Antrim County, and is on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids is located about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Bellaire, the county seat, and about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Traverse City, the largest city in Northern Michigan.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (717, ERJ, CRJ) · 2 routes: Detroit, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dune Bird Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Elk Rapids, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.