Empire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Empire
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Empire Lakeshore Inn
Empire Lakeshore Inn
2.5 out of 5
11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI
The price is AU$180 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Book a stay at this beach motel in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (898 reviews)
"Nearly new and nice basic accommodation. If I ever needed to be near Empire or Sleeping Bear Dunes I wouldn’t hesitate to rebook it. Only one negative, the walls are not well sound insulated."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Maple Lane Empire
Maple Lane Empire
2.5 out of 5
8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI
The price is AU$195 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this motel in Empire. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Sleeping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (259 reviews)
"Off season, the room was immaculate and the beds were comfortable. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Maple Lane Empire
Dune Climb Inn
Dune Climb Inn
2 out of 5
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI
The price is AU$176 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$176
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"The Inn was located in the perfect spot to get places, but be outside the busy areas. The room was very cozy and the bed was extremely comfortable. The community room was great."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Dune Climb Inn
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location
Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location
Empire
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
Our stay
"A cozy cottage with all the essential amenities. It felt very “Empire” in ambiance. Conveniently located close to all the best of the Natl. Lakeshore"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes sleep4
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes sleep4
Empire
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Pierce Stocking ...
10/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Fall get away
"Great location. Quick drive to Glen Arbor and to Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage trail heads. The house was perfect! Great outdoor space! Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 29 Sep. 2024

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes sleep4
Pinestead Reef Resort
Pinestead Reef Resort
4 out of 5
1265 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (519 reviews)
"I'll be completely honest, when i walked in to the creepy old maze of a hallway I was uncertain. Pinestead surprises! We stayed in a Kitchenette and none of us wanted to leave! Everything was clean and well maintained. Staff was helpful and kind. Our room was spacious, cozy, and close enough to the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

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

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

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

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

Wiltz Lake

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

Wiltz Lake

Activities

Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

AU$315
per adult
Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
Andie's VIP Traverse City Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

AU$315
per adult
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
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