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A house with a white door marked with the number 5, a dark blue exterior, and a white porch with a wicker chair.
A two-story building with a blue exterior and white trim, featuring a balcony on the second floor.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with benches and a railing overlooking the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

1. Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Downtown Mmpire
$114
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Empire Lakeshore Inn
A wooden deck with a sign reading "Maple Lane Resort Guests Only."
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a wooden bed, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A two-story building with a clock, a sign indicating an office, and a garden area with plants and a pathway.

2. Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire
Empire
$99
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Maple Lane Empire
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a ceiling fan.
A metal fire pit with rocks around it, two Adirondack chairs, and a wooden structure in the background.
A wooden signpost with two circular signs, one for Dune Climb Inn and another indicating a vacancy.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, wicker furniture, and a fireplace.

3. Dune Climb Inn

Dune Climb Inn
Empire
$136
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Dune Climb Inn
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a hanging light fixture, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with food items, a toaster, and decorative shelves.
A bed with a striped bedspread, a woven headboard, and a tray with two white mugs.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

4. Coastal Inn

Coastal Inn
Beulah
$108
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Coastal Inn
A reception area with a stone counter, a 'Things to Do & Places to Go' brochure, a 'Traverse City' brochure, and a 'Nearby Food and Drink' sign.
A sign indicating directions to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.
A yellow building with a sign reading "OFFICE OPEN" and a small porch with white chairs.

5. Honor Motel

Honor Motel
Honor
$98
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Honor Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floor, and a blue wall. There are lounge chairs and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A Baymont by Wyndham hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

6. Baymont by Wyndham Beulah

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Beulah
$110
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
A covered porch with wicker furniture and potted plants.
A well-maintained lawn with a pathway leading to a house.
A cozy room with two windows, a table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.
A two-story house with a porch, a central entrance, and a mailbox.

7. The Sylvan Inn

The Sylvan Inn
Downtown Glen Arbor
$176
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The Sylvan Inn
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator. A blue sofa and a small table are in the living area.
A room with a TV, a blue chair, a bed, and a white heater.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden staircase, and a dining area with a table.

8. Coastal Suites Resort

Coastal Suites Resort
Beulah
$113
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Coastal Suites Resort
A cabin interior with a wooden floor, a bed, a table with chairs, a sink, and a shower area.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a chandelier, and a view of the city through the windows.
A wooden cabin bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden bench, and a towel rack.
A stone pillar with a copper base surrounded by greenery, supported by a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

9. Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant

Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Frankfort
$107
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
A group of people sitting around a campfire in a dark outdoor setting with trees in the background.
A room with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden table, and a floor lamp.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, and a curtain partially drawn.
A residential area with a house, a barbecue grill, and outdoor seating with red umbrellas.

10. Cedar Ridge Cabins

Cedar Ridge Cabins
Honor
$134
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cedar Ridge Cabins
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television screen on the wall, and a brick wall in the background.
A hallway with an exit sign, a table with a chair, and a door labeled with the number 5.
A motel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and towel rack.

11. Cold Creek Inn

Cold Creek Inn
Beulah
$110
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Cold Creek Inn
A room with a wooden herringbone floor, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a television, and a door leading to another room.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into calm waters, a sandy shore, and a distant forested shoreline.
A row of purple lounge chairs with a small table, set on a concrete patio with a grassy area and trees in the background.
A residential area with a paved driveway leading to a grassy lawn, a house on the left, and a view of the sea.

12. Crystal Lake Resort

Crystal Lake Resort
Beulah
$120
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Crystal Lake Resort
Three people sitting on the beach with a colorful umbrella.
A two-story building with a blue exterior, a front porch with a swing, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a blue wall, a grey sofa, a white table with chairs, a television, and a window with curtains.
Two outdoor lounge chairs with mesh backs and seats, positioned on a grassy lawn in front of a house with a blue roof and white siding.

13. Bay Port Lodging

Bay Port Lodging
Frankfort
$84
$115 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Bay Port Lodging
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and a small desk with a lamp.
A cozy hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a corner bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

14. Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Traverse City
$68
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a large refrigerator.
In-room dining
A hallway with a wooden floor, beige curtains, and a television in the background.

15. Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Downtown Traverse City
$85
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifeguard sign.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, red leather chairs, and a stone wall with the Seasons Inn logo.
A Seasons Inn lobby with a stone wall, two red leather chairs, a small table with a water dispenser, and a sign above the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a lamp, and a small seating area.

16. Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City
Traverse City
$64
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Seasons Inn Traverse City
An aerial view of a coastal area with a large building, a beach, and a parking lot.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a large mirror, a sofa with patterned cushions, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a desk, a television, and a bathtub.

17. Bayshore Resort

Bayshore Resort
Oak Park
$89
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bayshore Resort
A modern two-story house with a blue exterior and white trim.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a dining table with chairs.
A reception area with a desk, a television, and informational posters.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a chair and a small stool.

18. Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI

Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
Traverse City
$64
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Travelodge by Wyndham Traverse City MI
A beach with waves and birds flying.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.
A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.
A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a beach and calm sea.

19. Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Traverse City
$99
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, white countertops, and a wooden floor.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and a clear sky.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green carpet, and a wall with a geometric design and a motivational quote.

20. Spark by Hilton Traverse City

Spark by Hilton Traverse City
Traverse City
$95
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Spark by Hilton Traverse City
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Top neighborhoods in Empire

Downtown Mmpire

Empire's Downtown Mmpire neighborhood is home to attractions such as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and South Bar Lake.

Top landmarks in Empire

A lakeside park with trees, chairs, and a boat on the water.

Little Glen Lake

9.4/10 (58 reviews)
Little Glen Lake is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Empire, why not stop by during your stay. Empire has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.
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A beach with a clear view of the ocean and a rocky shoreline.

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

9.8/10 (163 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive— just one of the landmarks located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Empire.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

9.4/10 (273 reviews)
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Mmpire.
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Lime Lake

Lime Lake is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from central Empire, why not stop by during your stay. Empire has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.
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Armstrong Lake

Armstrong Lake is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from central Empire, why not stop by during your stay. Empire has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.
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beach near Village Park

If being by the water is a major draw, beach near Village Park is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Empire. Empire has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.
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Polack Lake

Polack Lake is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from central Empire, why not stop by during your stay. Empire has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.
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Pearl Lake Natural Area

Pearl Lake Natural Area is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from central Empire, why not stop by during your stay.
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Learn more about Empire

Tiny Empire punches above its weight as the gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Climb massive sand mountains that reward huffing and puffing with spectacular Lake Michigan panoramas. The Philip A. Hart Visitor Center offers maps for exploring Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, where each turnout reveals postcard-worthy vistas. Kayak the impossibly clear waters where the lake bottom seems close enough to touch. Little Glen Lake's shallow waters warm up nicely for swimming when Lake Michigan feels too brisk. After beach time, the village's handful of shops and eateries serve visitors with small-town friendliness. For quieter adventures, hike the trails at Pearl Lake Natural Area, where locals go when the national lakeshore gets crowded.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy path, dense greenery, and a clear view of the ocean.

Check out reviews of Empire hotels guests love

The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Resort was perfect! Only wish they had a hot tub"
Hunter 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Baywatch Resort
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was nice. Very clean hotel. Like the pool areas."
Mike 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Delamar Traverse City
Dune Climb Inn

Dune Climb Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Halie was very helpful!"
Deborah 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Dune Climb Inn
Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn

8/10 Good
"Clean room. Very close to Sleeping Bear Dune, Glen Haven, and Glen Arbor."
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Bayshore Resort

Bayshore Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Nice staff"
richard 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Bayshore Resort
Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel & location!! We could leave the car in the lot & reach many places in the downtown by foot. Also, not a far drive from the many wineries in the area. Would definitely stay here again!"
JANELL 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Park Place Hotel
The Vic By Kasa

The Vic By Kasa

10/10 Excellent
"First time staying at a one of these style hotels with no front desk and online check-in, but I do like it."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
The Vic By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

8/10 Good
"Was not a big fan of the breakfast in a bag concept, preferred the open buffet that used to be provided. Overall we had a great stay and will definitely be back"
Lynda 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

8/10 Good
"This property was really well kept. Everyone was really welcoming and friendly. The breakfast attendant, Val was really helpful. She advised us on where to go in the area. I would recommend this hotel!"
Rachel 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Empire?
Guests like Empire Lakeshore Inn, Dune Climb Inn and Maple Lane Empire.
Can I book a refundable accommodation in Empire?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your plans to Empire, most properties offer refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where should I consider staying in Empire if I'm looking for a budget-friendly accommodation?
An inexpensive option worth considering is Dune Climb Inn.
Where can I stay in Empire if I want a vacation home instead of a hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 79 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 6 apartments or 8 cottages.
What will the weather in Empire be like during my trip?
The warmest months in Empire are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F. February and January are the chilliest months when the average temp is 27°F. The rainiest months are October and April.
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