Empire Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Dune Climb Inn
Overnight stay. Used their loaner bikes for a 10 mile morning ride. The bikes need servicing overall, but I’m not complaining. No complaints and I’d stay there again.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

The Cottonwood Inn B&B
Beautiful property. Staff was friendly and we really enjoyed breakfast. We look forward to staying here again!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Empire Lakeshore Inn
High quality in every way. Excellent handicap room.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
The Staff is great. Room had a great view of the lake.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Kasa Gold Coast Inn Traverse City
It was a great clean safe hotel (staying by myselft, I felt safe) The only addition would have been nightstands on both sides of the bed. I recently dislocated my shoulder so It was hard for me to have axcess . Other than that... great!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
- Lake Michigan
- Crystal Mountain
- Historic Fishtown
- Leelanau Sands Casino
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Grand Traverse Bay
- Clinch Park Beach
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Frankfort Beach
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
- Point Betsie Lighthouse







