I've been coming to the Spirit of the Woods museum since I was a little kid, around 15 years, and it is one of the highlights when I come to Elk Rapids! The opportunity to learn and see taxidermy...
Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods
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Founded in 1928, Guntzviller's Taxidermy and Spirit of the Woods Museum is a renowned destination in Northern Michigan, appealing to both locals and tourists. The museum features interactive displays of native wildlife, including full-body mounts of species such as elk, mountain lions, and whitetail deer, alongside a collection of Native American artifacts and antique hunting gear.
Under the skilled leadership of Voss Guntzviller, the establishment has continued to evolve, offering professional taxidermy services and a wide range of Northern Michigan-inspired gifts. Additionally, Guntzviller's is an authorized dealer of Minnetonka Moccasins, providing visitors with a selection of footwear and accessories that reflect the spirit of the region.
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The taxidermy museum here was small but well put together. There's a wide variety of animals and other objects to see. There's fur to touch things to read. I especially enjoyed the small task at...
The looks on the outside are deceiving. It was very neat on the inside with a wide variety of animals, some native history and items, things to purchase and some more silly items. It was worth the...
Strange place but we always try to visit it when we're up north. Be sure to tour their little in-store museum!
This place is great!!! The owners are very kind and have a great setup. Definitely a hidden gem and would recommend visiting.
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