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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.

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.
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

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

NON BUS Andie's VIP 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 17 Dec 2025

The Cottonwood Inn B&B
Beautiful property. Staff was friendly and we really enjoyed breakfast. We look forward to staying here again!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Harbor Lights Resort
It was too cold to be outside.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Very much enjoyed the Wedgewood room with private sauna! The resturant
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Crystal Lake Resort
Clean room! Great view by the lake! Just what we needed for a one night stay. Staff was great! Helped us find the best breakfast place ever!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025



