Empire, MI

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Empire
Empire

Where to stay in Empire

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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.

Downtown Mmpire
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Empire MI
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Comfy and clean home.

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street Traverse City MI
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,130 reviews)
Had an amazing time. Staff were amazing from the moment we stepped into the hotel. Rooms were clean and comfy. The whole environment was amazing.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Delamar Traverse City
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,333 reviews)
Overall experience, no issues at all.

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
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.
Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Empire MI
Stay at this vacation home in Empire. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Comfy and clean home.

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Immaculate home, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St Traverse City MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions City Opera House and Old Town Playhouse ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
Loved the size of the rental. Loved proximity to downtown.

Reviewed on 14 December 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Pinestead Reef Resort

Pinestead Reef Resort

4 out of 5
1265 N US Highway 31 N Traverse City MI
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
Nice accommodations and amenities for the price

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Pinestead Reef Resort
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

Reviews of Empire

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
25
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
29
4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

A great place to visit for the natural beauty of the m22 area and fabulous wineries and of course the Sleeping Bear dunes. Although we didn't go to the dunes we have been there several times in the past. Just a beautiful area to be in!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love this beautiful area - full of nature and many available outdoor activities. Empire seems to be right in the center, between Traverse City and Northport Mi ! You can leave Empire for the day in any direction&you will find good food etc.

5/5 - Excellent

SB

I think it’s a great hotel to stay at if you want to do the Sleeping Bear Dunes, information center is right across the street

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful sunset on Lake Michigan, and nice beachfront. Town has limited restaurants, and the ice cream store closed early after Labor Day weekend.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Very small, quiet town. Nice antique stores. Close to a very nice beach. Food choices very limited and all were horrible.

4/5 - Good

Jeff

Small town near a nature preserve, it's exactly what you are expecting. Few quaint shops for mom, chocolate shop, bar/pizzaria, cafe, gas station all within a block. 7 minutes away from Sleeping Bear Dunes is nice.