Downtown Mmpire Travel Guide
Empire
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
2 Day Wine Tour NON BUS Traverse City Wine Country 2 Peninsula
Top hotels in Downtown Mmpire
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Extremely uneven heat along with some vent outside making noise all night.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Less than 15 minutes from Crystal mountain skiing and a fraction of the price to stay here vs the resort. It's also one of the cleanest hotels I've ever stayed in. Breakfast was free and good. Quiet. Staff helpful. Pool and hot tub very clean. Excellent!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Coastal Suites Resort
Nice hotel - deceiving in relation to water view, beach or amenities. Very poorly run
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Harbor Lights Resort
The room was VERY clean and comfortable. Fireplace and Jacuzzi worked great. Not the best kitchen for cooking as it has extremely limited cookware and supplies. The place itself is well maintained, but dated for sure. Remember NO elevators for 2nd and 3rd floor condos, so you'll be hauling everything ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Lovely location, next to restaurants/shops & close to beach, very clean, well appointed room & a comfy bed. Kindly hosted afterparty for wonderful show at Garden Theater next door. Thank you!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Crystal Lake Resort
It was winter and the room did not heat up overnight.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
