Empire Travel Guide
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Empire Lakeshore Inn
11730 S. Lacore Rd, Empire, MI
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! (936 reviews)
"Clean comfortable room and so convenient. Great location for everything at the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. The Beach, restaurants, the National Park Service visitors center, convenient store and unique shopping experiences are all within walking distance. Not to far from Traverse City and Crystal Lake ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Dune Climb Inn
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI
The price is NZ$453 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$453
20 July - 21 July
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! (50 reviews)
"Great location. Great amenities like borrowing bikes and having a common room available for use (stove, dishes, utensils, etc.). Perfect location to dunes."
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Maple Lane Empire
8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI
The price is NZ$485 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$485
10 Aug - 11 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 our reviews. Popular attractions Sleeping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (267 reviews)
Great place to stay!
"We had a very good experience. Everything was within driving distance. Very clean!!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
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.
The Caboose Summary:
Empire
Stay at this apartment in Empire. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Amazing!
"What a gift it was to stay here...thank you! Can't imagine the logistics & process it took to get a caboose stationed on this lovely property, refurbished & functioning as rentable accommodations. Loved the historic memorabilia found within. It was clean, well-stocked with accoutrements & soft linens. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
New! My Roam'n Empire - Super Cute with Water Toys and Great Location! Walk to Downtown and Beach!
Empire
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Empire ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Very nice!
"Clean property, cute decor! A lot of items included in the kitchen, and a very nice outdoor space!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025
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! (20 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
2 Day Wine Tour NON BUS Traverse City Wine Country 2 Peninsula
NZ$498
per adult
Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
NZ$248
per adult
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
NZ$329
per adult
