Family Things To Do in Empire, Michigan

Twenty miles west of Traverse City and 12 miles south of Village of Empire, Esch Road Beach looks out on the impressive aqua and deep blue waters of Lake Michigan's Platte Bay. Picnic facilities. Empire is located on Lake Michigan ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Located on M 22 across from Sleeping Bear Dunes Climb on Little Glen Lake, Glen Lake Beach is approximately 30 miles ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Empire Village Inn - Boasting excellent service and strong drinks, Empire Village Inn, located at 11601 S Lacore Rd, has a good crowd of regulars and a decent-looking clientele. As ... More on clubzone

This beach at the foot of Niagara Street in Empire has views of the stunning Empire Bluffs, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is located 22 miles west of Traverse City on M 22.... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore protects Michigan's northwestern coastline, a 35-mile stretch of... More on LLBean.com

My wife and I are used to taking trips off season to enjoy easier traffic and smaller crowds but our child... More on Epinions.com

This park, 18 miles northwest of Traverse City on the east shore of Glen Lake off Highway 675, has restrooms, ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Extending two miles in length, this picturesque point-to-point hiking ... More on TripAdvisor

The trail was gorgeous and one of me and my boyfriends favorite spots: I can't wait to go back! More on TripAdvisor

(Pierce Stocking, 1967, 22-45-A) N. of Empire , Empire Township, Leelanau County, MI. MI22 N. (curves NE) 2.0 miles, N. on MI109 1.5 miles to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, NW into the park 0.6 miles to the bridge. A ... More on dalejtravis.com

This is a trail that is good for nothing but downhilling. This trail is awesome its singletrack,and a downhill. Much like the North Shore in British Columbia. DO NOT RIDE WHEN WET OR RAINING! You w... More on trails.mtbr.com

This trail is actually a well graded dirt road. More on trails.mtbr.com

Two loops, one east of rd along lake, and one west of rd. An enjoyable trail all rolling terrain. Can lots of fun ridden fast. ... More on trails.mtbr.com

Well maintained trail but one deadfall required off bike detour on last ride. More on trails.mtbr.com

Thirty miles northwest of Traverse City, near the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Dunes Climb, there is a quiet, beautiful and almost private Lake Michigan beach in historic Glen Haven, a deserted village. Glen Arbor Township is ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com