Empire, MI
Travel Guide
Visit Empire

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 November 2025

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

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Comfy and clean home.
Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Very clean and comfortable. Easy access.
Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
I've always loved this place; Lots of memories with my husband, who passed this year, with our best friends, with my sister and her fiance, with my bested friend.
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Popular places to visit

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Find out about the history of Empire when you take a trip to 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.
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.
Hartman Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hartman Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Little Glen Lake
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
- Lake Michigan
- Crystal Mountain
- Front Street
- Traverse City Beach
- Glen Lake
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Historic Fishtown
- Leelanau Sands Casino
- Grand Traverse Bay
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Clinch Park Beach
- Grand Traverse Mall
- Lake Leelanau
- Turtle Creek Stadium
- Platte Lake
- Point Betsie Lighthouse
- Centre Ice Arena
- Frankfort Beach





