Guidebook for Empire
Food Scene
Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front StIt's located right next door! Rustic, family atmosphere.
Empire Village Inn
11601 S Lacore RdGreat pizza.
Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore RdGood sandwiches.
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore StChocolate shop.
Little Finger Eatery
10213 W Front StSandwiches & ice cream.
Parks & Nature
Trail hiking, scenic drive & dramatic Lake Michigan look-out points.
66 locals recommend
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayTrail hiking, scenic drive & dramatic Lake Michigan look-out points.
Beautiful hiking trail through the woods with scenic Lake Michigan look-out.
40 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff TrailBeautiful hiking trail through the woods with scenic Lake Michigan look-out.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake RoadPaved biking trail system.
Esch Beach
Esch RoadLake Michigan beach.
Village Park
Lake Michigan & South Bar Lake beaches, park & playgrounds.
Arts & Culture
Empire Area Museum
11544 Lacore RdLocal history museum.
Glen Lake Community Library
10115 W Front StShopping
Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak
10228 W Front StSummer apparel and surf, SUP, kayak equipment.
Empire Outdoors
11690 South Lacore RoadT-shirts and outdoor apparel, fishing supplies.
Secret Garden
10206 W Front StArt, gifts
The Misers' Hoard
10126 W Front StAntiques & gifts.
Essentials
United States Postal Service
10234 W Front StPost office.
BP
9968 W Front StGas station & convenience store.
Anchor Hardware & Gifts
11572 Lacore RdHardware store.