Visit Downtown Mmpire
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
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Mmpire
Empire Lakeshore Inn
We stayed for one night for a winter trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Clean and great location!
Reviewed on 7 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
Clean and staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Harbor Lights Resort
It was too cold to be outside.
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 2025
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Clean room. Close parking. Keep in mind this is an old building so it does have an antique feel but does not bring it down. Right in downtown. Easy to walk around town for food or just to see the area. Easy walk to the mouth of the river and to see lake Michigan. Good sights. Staff was excellent. ...
Reviewed on 19 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
