Empire Travel Guide
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Empire Lakeshore Inn
We stayed at the annex so not sure on the newer motel. Annex is an older building that they have fixed up pretty nice. Walls are thin and they provide noise machines but if you have an active neighbor who likes to talk into the night you will hear them. Overall a nice motel for a place to sleep.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Dune Climb Inn
The room was cozy, clean and had everything I needed esp coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. I especially liked that it is located on the Heritage Trail so I could easily walk out the hotel door and walk or bike the trail. The management was responsive quickly to my questions. Thanks for a ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Maple Lane Empire
Nice property with very responsive owners. We liked the dedicated seating area at the bay. Be aware that the shower is small and the tv is small and in a cubby that only faces the bed and not the couch. Room was large and bed comfortable. You can park right in front of your door.
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Property is In the middle of downtown & you can walk everywhere. Room was clean & comfortable, communication by text was easy & great (quick responses). Only downfall is parking is a block down the street & it’s $20 for the night.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Great stay. Great price. Extremely clean. Couch wasn’t the most comfortable with the arm rests but it’s not the end of the world and the bed was a bit squeaky whenever you moved but other than that it was a wonderful place to stay. Great communication and easy to use tech for entering building and ...
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Kasa 539 Bay Street Traverse City
We received a text stating our room was ready at 3:30, we went up around 4:00 and they were still cleaning it when we tried entering. It was no big deal, she told us 30 more minutes. We then received a text stating our room wasn’t going to be ready until 5. Then another stating it wouldn’t be ready ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Armstrong Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Armstrong 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
- Grand Traverse Bay
- Leelanau Sands Casino
- Frankfort Beach
- Point Betsie Lighthouse
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
- Clinch Park Beach







