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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 balcony, a large white flower bush, and outdoor seating.
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.

Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn
Downtown Mmpire
$190
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Empire Lakeshore Inn
A wooden deck with a sign reading "Maple Lane Resort Guests Only."
A two-story building with a clock, a sign indicating an office, and a garden area with plants and a pathway.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A cozy living area with a wooden dining table, a red sofa, and a couch.

Maple Lane Empire

Maple Lane Empire
Empire
$138
$190 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Maple Lane Empire
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, a window with a view of the outdoors, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, wooden shelves with books and decorations, and a blue armchair.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, wicker furniture, and a fireplace.
A wooden signpost with two circular signs for Dune Climb Inn, a QR code, and a vacancy arrow.

Dune Climb Inn

Dune Climb Inn
Empire
$199
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Dune Climb Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchair, wooden reception desk, and a carpeted floor.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.
A Baymont by Wyndham hotel with a large entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah

Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Beulah
$136
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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 two-story house with a porch, a central entrance, and a mailbox.
A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a rocking chair.

The Sylvan Inn

The Sylvan Inn
Downtown Glen Arbor
$182
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
The Sylvan 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 deck with outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and a pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a countertop with food items, a toaster, and decorative shelves.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Coastal Inn

Coastal Inn
Beulah
$108
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Coastal Inn
A group of people sitting around a campfire in a dark outdoor setting with trees in the background.
A residential area with a house, a barbecue grill, and outdoor seating with red umbrellas.
A room with a bed, two armchairs, a wooden table, and a floor lamp.
A residential street with a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.

Cedar Ridge Cabins

Cedar Ridge Cabins
Honor
$159
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cedar Ridge Cabins
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 bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and chairs.
A sign indicating directions to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore.
A yellow building with a sign reading "OFFICE OPEN" and a small porch with white chairs.

Honor Motel

Honor Motel
Honor
$153
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Honor Motel
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a coffee maker.
A room with a TV, a blue chair, a bed, and a white heater.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator. A blue sofa and a small table are in the living area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden staircase, and a dining area with a table.

Coastal Suites Resort

Coastal Suites Resort
Beulah
$144
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Coastal Suites Resort
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 residential area with a paved driveway leading to a grassy lawn, a house on the left, and a view of the sea.
A row of purple lounge chairs with a small table, set on a concrete patio with a grassy area and trees in the background.

Crystal Lake Resort

Crystal Lake Resort
Beulah
$160
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Crystal Lake Resort
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a television screen on the wall, and a brick wall in the background.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and towel rack.
A narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, white and blue walls, and a ceiling with exposed beams and lighting fixtures.
A hallway with an exit sign, a table with a chair, and a door labeled with the number 5.

Cold Creek Inn

Cold Creek Inn
Beulah
$136
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cold Creek Inn
Three people sitting on the beach with a colorful umbrella.
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.
A sign for Marshall's Bay Port Lodging advertising a vacancy.
A two-story building with a blue exterior, a front porch with a swing, and a well-maintained lawn.

Bay Port Lodging

Bay Port Lodging
Frankfort
$153
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bay Port Lodging
A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and a clear sky.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a TV, and a trash bin.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green carpet, and a wall with a geometric design and a motivational quote.

Spark by Hilton Traverse City

Spark by Hilton Traverse City
Traverse City
$81
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Spark by Hilton Traverse City
A modern cafe with a central counter, seating area, and a visible entrance.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.
A hotel entrance with a clear pedestrian crossing, a blue and yellow awning, and a sign indicating it's a Hilton property.

Tru By Hilton Traverse City

Tru By Hilton Traverse City
Traverse City
$111
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Tru By Hilton Traverse City
A red and grey motel with a covered parking area and a large lawn in front.
A small office with a desk, computer, and a coffee machine. There are wooden cabinets and a flag on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a small dining table and various kitchen items on shelves.

Mountain Valley Lodge & Campground

Mountain Valley Lodge & Campground
Thompsonville
$162
$185 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mountain Valley Lodge & Campground
A modern kitchen with a central island, black cabinets, and a variety of appliances.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, a stone-tiled floor, and a view of trees and a fence through large windows.

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City

Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City
Traverse City
$99
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City
An outdoor seating area with fire pit, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a brick wall and string lights.
A modern indoor pool with clear blue water, lounge chairs, and yellow tables.
A modern restaurant with a central seating area, individual tables, and a counter with a beverage station.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City

Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City
Traverse City
$139
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Home2 Suites By Hilton Traverse City
A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.
A patio with a table and chairs, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a potted plant, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Green Lawn

Green Lawn
Grawn
$66
$595 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Green Lawn
A reception area with a wooden wall, a large horse silhouette, and multiple reception desks.
A rustic interior with wooden tables, a barrel, and a wall displaying colorful items.
A swimming pool with clear water, lounge chairs, and a hotel building in the background.

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Traverse City
$152
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outside.
A hallway with a wooden floor, beige curtains, and a television in the background.

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Downtown Traverse City
$95
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
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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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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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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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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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beach near Downtown Mmpire

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to beach near Downtown Mmpire located 0.4 mi (0.6 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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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.

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The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms. Balcony over the water was great . Staff friendly"
David 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Baywatch Resort
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

8/10 Good
"The beach and pool were great"
Dennis 5-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Seasons Inn Traverse City

Seasons Inn Traverse City

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for six days. The staff was super nice and helpful, room was very clean and the price was right. Just kinda wish the rooms were a little bigger, but that's not a big deal. Would definitely stay again."
Tracie 6-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Seasons Inn Traverse City
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI

8/10 Good
"First, i thought the property was difficult to find..it is not well marked and it is surrounded by other bldgs. The staff are beyond helpful & the checkin was flawless. The rooms are ample in size, and have good amenitites but the bathroom is dated. My only big complaint are the beds. Hard as rocks. I had a bad sleep. Breakfast was wonderful..they had everything. I would not likely return because of the beds.. if the beds were replaced i would absolutely return!"
Marleen 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

10/10 Excellent
"Nice staff. Clean. Comfortable"
Angel 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

8/10 Good
"The staff was great. Beds were good. Bathroom in need of a make over. The hotel is old with character. If the bathroom was remodeled then it would have been much nicer."
Gina 3-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Park Place Hotel
Empire Lakeshore Inn

Empire Lakeshore Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was very clean and well maintained. Parking was easy. Front desk was very kind."
Wendy 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was super friendly and helpful. Great breakfast."
Patricia 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

10/10 Excellent
"It was a nice Quiet Place to sit relax and enjoy the beautiful view from the balcony and at the beach"
Rafael 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

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 80 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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