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Elk Rapids is located in Antrim County, north of Travese City on US-31. The picturesque village borders Lake Michigan and Elk Lake. The downtown community offers numerous shopping opportunities and businesses, as well as a marina directly on Lake Michigan. Antrim County is home to great natural beauty, numerous golf courses, art galeries, and miles of beaches.
Our team of eight Associate Brokers and five sales associates represents over 100 years of combined real estate experience. From our office, located at the light at US-31 & Ames Street, we serve Antrim, Grand Traverse & Leelanau Counties. You can always expect the best from Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors®.
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Located in Elk Rapids, we are a community in Antrim County linked to the famous Chain of Lakes, one of northern Michigan's most scenic and serene stretches of coastline. The Chain of Lakes includes Elk Lake, Skegemog Lake, Torch Lake, Clam Lake, and Lake Bellaire. Other lakes in the area are Bass Lake and Birch Lake.
Large-scale businesses work with some of the country's smallest shops, which are big contributors to the local economy, particularly those in catering to tourism. Visitor friendly businesses enjoy welcoming those who travel to the Chain of Lakes. In each of Antrim County's communities, stories of business successes are found and there's always room to grow. You'll love the variety found in local restaurants, ice cream parlors, speciality shops, and produce stands.
Antrim County has recreation covered. Colors tours are a favored pastime in the Fall. Winter beckcons the ice fisherman as well as the avid snow skier. Spring brings a new fishing season as well as the thrill for mushroom hunters. Summer brings a multiple of activities. Golf draws thousands to area manicured golf courses. Public access sites provide boaters and fisherman launch points. In Elk Rapids, an update to the village recreation plan is bringing extensive improvements to the upper and lower harbors. Enjoy the amenities at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor.
Elk Rapids being a welcoming port town offers many activities including local farmers provide a wide selection of fresh produce and homemade products in an outdoor market on summer Fridays at the Chamber of Commerce. The Harbor Days celebration boasts four August days of fund that include a carnival, family events, live entertainment, great food and closes the celebration with fireworks. Street dances every Wednesday night during the summer transform the downtown district with musical entertainment, games, magicians, food, and more.
Antrim County's communities provide examples of education's real-life role. Small class sizes enable students to develop tight bonds with classmates and instructors while using the latest technology. Sports activities draw students, facility, and residents together. The Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District provide vacation education programs. Two nearby university centers provide adults opportunity to advance careers. Northwestern Michigan College, in Traverse City, is a 15-minute commute from Elk Rapids. The college has partnerships with 11 Michigan colleges and universities. The Great Lakes Maritime and Great Lakes Culinary Institute are two unique degree programs.
Churches in the area include Calvary Lutheran Church ERLCA, Elk Rapids Baptist, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Lutheran Church, The People of the United Methodist Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. |