Empire Travel Guide

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Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout, Empire Bluff Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout, Empire Bluff Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
Sunset at Pierce Stocking Scenic Overlook
A view from the top of the Dunes as you enter the Pierce-Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore , Lake Michigan. This dune is 2,000 feet high. You are permitted to hike it. #blue #green
This is the first glimpse of the Dunes as you enter the Pierce-Stocking Scenic Drive. It's a short seven mile loop through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with several overlooks of the Dunes and Lake Michigan. #blue #green

Where to stay in Empire

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Downtown Mmpire

When in Downtown Mmpire, you can plan a visit to Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Mmpire
Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 out of 5
11730 S. Lacore Rd Empire MI
The price is ₹12,311 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
₹12,311
₹13,050 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Empire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Spotless room comfortable bed great stay even in the dead of winter

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street Traverse City MI
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,137 reviews)
Great hotel!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

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Delamar Traverse City
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,341 reviews)
Everything was excellent

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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Grand Beach Resort Hotel
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Pinestead Reef Resort

Pinestead Reef Resort

4 out of 5
1265 N US Highway 31 N Traverse City MI
Stay at this beach apartment in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (593 reviews)
I love having the beds in a separate room and having a kitchen and living room! Also beach front!!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Pinestead Reef Resort
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St Traverse City MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions City Opera House and Old Town ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
It is downtown, so lots of dining options nearby. My unit was quite large, great value (it is off-season) The first night there were loud snowplows outside, but the staff granted my request to move to a different unit, and it was terrific on the back side of the building. It had pleasant views ...

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Kasa 539 Bay Street Traverse City

Kasa 539 Bay Street Traverse City

4 out of 5
539 Bay St Traverse City MI
Stay at this condo in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions West End Beach and City Opera House are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Clean, nice place! Great soap and lotion and shampoo too. Smart tv was nice too

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Kasa 539 Bay Street Traverse City
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Popular places to visit

Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

After visiting Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Empire. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
Sunrise on Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor Michigan

Little Glen Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Little Glen Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Little Glen Lake
"Nature's Zen Garden", ripples on Lake Michigan, on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Empire, Michigan.

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Find out about the history of Empire when you spend time at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Lime Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lime Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Lime Lake

Pearl Lake Natural Area

You can take time to visit Pearl Lake Natural Area during your travels to Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Pearl Lake Natural Area

Polack Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Polack Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Polack Lake

Cities near Empire

Such a cool city in the heart of Michigan's shoreline.

Glen Arbor

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Maple City, Michigan, USA.

Maple City

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