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
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
Spotless room comfortable bed great stay even in the dead of winter
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Beulah
Clean rooms and lobby
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Harbor Lights Resort
It was too cold to be outside.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Frankfort & Restaurant
Parking is right out back behind the hotel. Hotel is on Main Street you can walk Main Street for shops bars, restaurants, Movie theater.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Coastal Suites Resort
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Betsie Riverside Resort
Great place with welcoming owners. The place is very well kept up! Pool is great.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
