Empire
Travel Guide
Visit Empire
Where to stay in Empire

Downtown Mmpire
Though Downtown Mmpire might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.

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

Maple Lane Empire
Comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Delamar Traverse City
Beautiful property. Great location.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Loved the size of the rental. Loved proximity to downtown.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Kasa Gold Coast Inn Traverse City
It was a great clean safe hotel (staying by myselft, I felt safe) The only addition would have been nightstands on both sides of the bed. I recently dislocated my shoulder so It was hard for me to have axcess . Other than that... great!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
I love this this place
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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

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

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






