Empire Travel Guide

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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$388 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$388
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (953 reviews)
"Stay next-door to the sleeping bear fell apart visitor center. This location is very convenient. Small quiet tile. Was able to get a good meal at the village Inn, which I could walk to and in the morning I got up and rode my bike to empire Bluff Trail Before heading up to sleeping Barry to ride the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Dune Climb Inn

Dune Climb Inn

2 out of 5
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI
The price is AU$405 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$405
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (56 reviews)
5 stars
"Very clean room. The owner was very quick to respond and helpful. Will probably stay here again on my next visit to Glenn arbor. Definitely check out the sunset on the bear dunes overlook, it’s only 7 minutes away."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Dune Climb Inn
Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire

2.5 out of 5
8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI
The price is AU$310 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$310
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 our reviews. Popular attractions Sleeping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
"The location was great. It was just a few minutes away from sleeping bear dunes. It was halfway between Glen Arbor and Empire. Many good restaurants choices, cute little shopping district. We borrowed the kayaks a couple times, played volleyball and horseshoes. Couldn't really fish on little Glen, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Maple Lane Empire
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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.
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Empire
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"Cutest house. Great location."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Empire Bluff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Cute and Cozy
"This cottage was the perfect location in downtown Empire with walking distance to the Friendly and the Empire Beach! We loved the fenced in back yard for fires with our pup. The perfect place for a long weekend!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location
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 WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and climate control. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
"Beautiful apartment in a great location. definitely would stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
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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

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.

Pearl Lake Natural Area

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

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.

Armstrong Lake

Activities

Andie's VIP Traverse City Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

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

AU$303
per adult
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour

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

AU$228
per adult
Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
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