Empire Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Empire
Where to stay in Empire

Downtown Mmpire
When in Downtown Mmpire, you can plan a visit to Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Delamar Traverse City
Clean, updated, great amenities. Will stay here next time we’re in town!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
It is downtown, so lots of dining options nearby. My unit was quite large, great value (it is off-season) The first night there were loud snowplows outside, but the staff granted my request to move to a different unit, and it was terrific on the back side of the building. It had pleasant views ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Pinestead Reef Resort
The location was great and view from the balcony is beautiful. Check in was easy and the employee was friendly and efficient. We would love to come back in the summer! Rooms are dated but worked great for our family of 6.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Kasa 539 Bay Street Traverse City
The apartment was spacious and clean. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. Parking was easy and the location was close to downtown.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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.



