The Dexter's Guide to Enjoying N. MI like a Local!

Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest! Please use our curated mobile guide for important hotel info and to find our favorite places in Elk Rapids, Traverse City & neighboring Northern Michigan towns. Enjoy!
ADDRESS:
112 Dexter
Elk Rapids, MI 49629 (directions)

WIFI:
Network: Dexter Hotel
Password: enjoyyourstay

CHECK-IN: 3pm
CHECK-OUT: 10am
*Requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Please let us know if you would like to alter your time of arrival or departure and we will do our best to accommodate you.

PETS: We are dog friendly! A $100 non-refundable fee is required per stay.

NO SMOKING: The use of cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigarettes are prohibited in all guest rooms and hotel common areas, including The Noble Club. A fee of $1,000 may be charged for disregard of this rule. We have designated smoking areas outside the building for your convenience.

 

 
ELK RAPIDS

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm.

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have FREE parking!

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

⛱️ Veterans Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

🍒Farm Market

DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

🚲 TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

⛱️ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

🚗 Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies

 

OUR LOCAL FAVORITES

Food

Ames Street Cafe

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
145 Ames St, Elk Rapids
Distance: 0.7 mile (2 min. drive)

Cellar 152 Pub and Provisions

Pub, restaurant & gourmet market
152 River Street, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 2 blocks (3 min. walk)

Town Club

Bar & grill
133 River St, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 2 blocks (2 min. walk)

Distance: 1.0 mile (3 min. drive)
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The Crawfish Étouffée. It rivals any in the Big Easy!

Foundry Craft Grillery

Craft restaurant & grill
151 River Street, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 2 blocks (3 min. walk)

Drink

The Noble Club

Bar with exceptional drinks & waterside views
112 Dexter, Elk Rapids
Distance: Located @ The Dexter Hotel
NOTE: Open Thursday-Monday, 3-8pm. Daily Happy Hour 3-5pm.

Happy Camper Coffee Co.

Local coffee shop
212 River Street, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 3 blocks (4 min. walk)
LOCAL'S NOTE: Open 7 days a week. Great breakfast burritos!

Short’s Brewing Pull Barn

Beer garden & taproom
211 Industrial Park Dr, Elk Rapids
Distance: 0.6 mile (2 min. drive)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Short's is a can't miss. The Osorio food truck on site is a huge win!

Ethanology Distillation

Craft distillery
127 Ames St, Elk Rapids
Distance: 0.5 mile (2 min. drive)

BOS Wine Garden

Winery & vineyard
135 Ames St, Elk Rapids
Distance: 0.6 mile (2 min. drive)

OLD MISSION PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

Local wineries & tasting rooms
Old Mission Peninsula

LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

Local wineries & tasting rooms
Leelanau Peninsula

Things to Do

Veterans Memorial Park

Sandy beach, playground, & sports courts
410 River St, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 5 blocks (8 min. walk)

Bayfront Beach & Bike

Bikes, E-Bikes, Kayaks, SUP boards. Sales, service, & rentals
130 River St, Elk Rapids
(231) 498-2295 (reservation)

Friske Farm Market

Market, playground, fruit stand & U-Pick
10743 US-31, Ellsworth

Grand Traverse Tours
Grand Traverse Tours

Wine, beer, distillery tours, & transportation
Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula & Old Mission Peninsula
(231) 947-7433 (reservation) (info)

Grass River Natural Area

Nature preserve
6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Distance: 45.2 miles (Approx. 1 hour drive)

Shopping

The Flour Pot

Local bakery & coffee shop
108 River St, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 2 blocks (2 min. walk)
LOCAL'S TIP: Get there early, because their delicious donuts can sell out fast!

River St Market

Wine, beer, & spirits store
127 River St, Elk Rapids
Distance: Approx. 2 blocks (2 min. walk)

Village Market Food Centers

Local grocery store
250 Ames St, Elk Rapids
Distance: 0.7 mile (3 min. drive)

Downtown Elk Rapids

Specialty clothing, gourmet foods, art & more
River St, Elk Rapids

King Orchards

Bakery & Market
986 US 31 S, Kewadin
Distance: 9.2 miles (12 min. drive)
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The donuts!!! Delish. Great with coffee or cider.

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
Distance: 20.0 miles (34 min. drive)
WHY I RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hopsital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Downtown Leland & Fishtown

Active fishing village full of great shops
Leland, MI
Distance: 41.9 miles (1 hr. drive)

Services/Rentals

*Stocked
*Stocked

Local grocery delivery company
Northern MI
(231) 590-8072 (delivery)(info)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Stocked will deliver your groceries into your home or rental and directly into the refrigerator!

Bayfront Beach & Bike

Bikes, E-Bikes, Kayaks, SUP boards. Sales, service, & rentals
130 River St, Elk Rapids
(231) 498-2295 (reservation)

Grand Traverse Tours

Transportation services and guided tours
Traverse City, Leelanau, & Old Mission
(231) 947-7433 (website)
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Don't hesitate to call us with any questions!
(231) 492-9999
Enjoy your time with us!
~ The Dexter Hotel Team