Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Empire March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Empire](https://expedia.ca/Empire-Hotels.d6320589.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Empire](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Empire.d6320589.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Empire Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Empire.d6320589.Car-Rental-Guide)[Empire Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Empire.d6320589.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Empire, MI ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Empire Types of activities Where to stay [Empire travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Empire.dx6320589) ![Empire Bluff Scenic Lookout, Empire Bluff Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320589/987f3789-741e-4826-9bb1-ac4b1db36c58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset at Pierce Stocking Scenic Overlook](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320589/43129748-0767-4092-a398-78befd10c2e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sand dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320589/2ed3b267-4acb-416a-b0ab-164a1fa75c52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view from the top of the Dunes as you enter the Pierce-Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore , Lake Michigan. This dune is 2,000 feet high. You are permitted to hike it. #blue #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183374/29cd3fec-2624-4a65-a1ed-46e2aefc3633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is the first glimpse of the Dunes as you enter the Pierce-Stocking Scenic Drive. It's a short seven mile loop through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with several overlooks of the Dunes and Lake Michigan. #blue #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183374/f49a38b4-618b-4c77-962f-78806ba7ae27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Empire Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Empire has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Empire is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Empire to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Empire Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Empire. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Empire attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Empire | Number of things to do | | | ------------------------------- | - | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | : | | Top 5 things to do | | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Empire --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Empire ![Sunrise on Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196896/b26e02e4-36d1-4aab-b1ef-65e23fd4dc7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Little-Glen-Lake-Traverse-City.d553248635976196896.Vacation-Attraction) ![Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320593/0d7f1bc3-6818-42e4-afc2-94311c01306e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Philip A. Hart Visitor Center 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Philip-A-Hart-Visitor-Center-Empire.d6320593.Vacation-Attraction) !["Nature's Zen Garden", ripples on Lake Michigan, on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Empire, Michigan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659749/a2198ed4-78f0-4b4d-8e5b-5f2d7966f81b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive 5/5(2 reviews) Find out about the history of Empire when you take a trip to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Pierce-Stocking-Scenic-Drive-Empire.d553248621532659749.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Lime-Lake-Empire.d910479015865921536.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hartman Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hartman Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Hartman-Lake-Empire.d910475624219926528.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Pearl-Lake-Natural-Area-Empire.d910475571751280640.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Polack-Lake-Empire.d910475502970646528.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wiltz Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wiltz Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Wiltz-Lake-Empire.d910480704561782784.Vacation-Attraction) #### Courson Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courson Lake during your travels in Empire. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Courson-Lake-Empire.d910472833080139776.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Empire ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Mmpire Though Downtown Mmpire might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. [](https://expedia.ca/Empire-Downtown-Mmpire.dx988560162279280640) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Empire ![Such a cool city in the heart of Michigan's shoreline.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/108552/85204523-4f81-461c-a7c9-df091b73c96b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glen Arbor ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Maple City, Michigan, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055305/dea509db-eddf-47d2-9514-1bce1f354b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maple City ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Empire worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Empire? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Empire? ### Is three days enough to stay in Empire? ### What are some activities to do in Empire with kids? ### What to do in Empire for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Empire? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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