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.
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.
Things to do

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

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

2 Day Wine Tour NON BUS Traverse City Wine Country 2 Peninsula
Top hotels in Downtown Mmpire

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Extremely uneven heat along with some vent outside making noise all night.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Close to Crystal Mountain ski area and Sleeping Bear Dunes which were the areas we wanted to visit. Very happy with our room. It was spacious, clean and quiet. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Harbor Lights Resort
Room was clean. Room was easy to check into. My only complaint is for more pillows and an additional trash can.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Lovely location, next to restaurants/shops & close to beach, very clean, well appointed room & a comfy bed. Kindly hosted afterparty for wonderful show at Garden Theater next door. Thank you!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Coastal Suites Resort
Nice hotel - deceiving in relation to water view, beach or amenities. Very poorly run
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Crystal Lake Resort
It was winter and the room did not heat up overnight.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
