Downtown Mmpire
Empire
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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.

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.

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Find out about the history of Empire when you take a trip to 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

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

2 Day Wine Tour NON BUS Traverse City Wine Country 2 Peninsula

Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Mmpire

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Spotless room comfortable bed great stay even in the dead of winter
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Clean rooms and lobby
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Parking is right out back behind the hotel. Hotel is on Main Street you can walk Main Street for shops bars, restaurants, Movie theater.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Coastal Suites Resort
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Harbor Lights Resort
Great stay
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Betsie Riverside Resort
Great place with welcoming owners. The place is very well kept up! Pool is great.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
