Empire
Travel 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
Clean, updated, great amenities. Will stay here next time we’re in town!
Reviewed on 27 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
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
It is downtown, so lots of dining options nearby. My unit was quite large, great value (it is off-season) The first night there were loud snowplows outside, but the staff granted my request to move to a different unit, and it was terrific on the back side of the building. It had pleasant views ...
Reviewed on 22 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.
Things to do
2 Day Wine Tour NON BUS Traverse City Wine Country 2 Peninsula
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
