Empire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a sandy path, dense greenery, and a clear view of the ocean.
A beach with a wooden structure on a sandy slope.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Michigan Sand Dunes
Sand Dune Overlook On Sunset Lake. Massive sand dune in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore overlooking a sunset on Lake Michigan.
A white house, a lighthouse, and a red kayak on a sandy beach.

Our guide on where to stay in Empire

Find the best Empire areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Mmpire

If you're spending some time in Downtown Mmpire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and South Bar Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn

2.5 out of 5
11730 S. Lacore Rd Empire MI
The price is AU$321 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$321
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay at the Lakeshore Inn in Empire MI! Very clean and the staff was very nice! Close enough to several nice towns and lakes. We enjoyed our very much!"

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Dune Climb Inn

Dune Climb Inn

2 out of 5
7194 S Dune Hwy Empire MI
The price is AU$429 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$429
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Empire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Little Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay in glen arbor"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Dune Climb Inn
Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire

2.5 out of 5
8720 S Dorsey Rd Empire MI
The price is AU$302 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$302
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Empire. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Little ...
Maple Lane Empire
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.
RV Rental #14 Sleeps 6 people

RV Rental #14 Sleeps 6 people

Empire MI
Stay at this campsite in Empire. Enjoy patios, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Empire Bluff Trail and South Bar Lake are located ...
RV Rental #14 Sleeps 6 people
The Caboose

The Caboose

Empire MI
Stay at this apartment in Empire. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Little Glen Lake and Pierce ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"We had a great time staying in the Caboose and learning about the history of 107. The location is perfect. You can almost literally reach out from the Caboose and touch the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lots of scenic hiking trails, beach access, and kayaking nearby. The Caboose was clean ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

The Caboose
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 Traverse City Beach and Front ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"I paid for parking but the lot was poorly marked. The property also needs a curb free loading area for guests checking in. It seems to be designed for long term tenants."

Reviewed on 30 July 2026

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
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.

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