Empire Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Empire
Where to stay in Empire
Downtown Mmpire
When in Downtown Mmpire, you can plan a visit to Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Spotless room comfortable bed great stay even in the dead of winter
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Comfy and clean home.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Delamar Traverse City
The room was beautiful and had a very nice touches, the soaps, shampoo and conditioner, the mini bar was amazing and they had a complimentary glass of champagne and water and oats. The bathroom was so cool, the mirror was lighted and there was a "rain" shower head. The front desk staff was so kind ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Comfy and clean home.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location
Our cottage was clean, cozy and the perfect size for us and our dog. Great location with easy walk to town to eat at Joe's Friendly Tavern and do some shopping but best of all for walking to the beautiful beach! We went every morning and evening. Our refrigerator was not staying cold so the property ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Pinestead Reef Resort
The location was great and view from the balcony is beautiful. Check in was easy and the employee was friendly and efficient. We would love to come back in the summer! Rooms are dated but worked great for our family of 6.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
