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What else could this thriving town be called after a side-wheeler steamer and then a schooner, both named Empire, were grounded and icebound in the late 1800's at this port? The lumber industry soared here, making the Empire Lumber Company one of the largest in the state. After the trees were gone; potatoes, apples, peaches, and cherries flourished in the sandy soil. The main source of recreating lies along the 1,000 feet of Lake Michigan coastline. The panoramic views from Empire Bluff Trail are beyond spectacular. Empire is situated at the middle of an 80,000-acre park, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Here a perfect check-in point is the Visitor's Center where museum displays, information on trails, local history, geology, gift items, and public restrooms are available. Empire is one town where commercialism has left untouched, and the residents take great pride in their history and surroundings. The Sleeping Bear Dunegrass and Blues Festival celebrates life Up North annually in August.
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Empire Townhouses
100571 W Michigan St
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5292 |
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South Bar Manor Bed
11292 S Lacore Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5304 |
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Sleeping Bear Bed and Breakfast
11977 S Gilbert Rd.
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5375 |
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Empire House B & B
11015 Lacore Street
Empire, MI 49630 |
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Shady Shores Resort
7121 W Glenmere Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-334-3252 |
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Maple Woods Resort
8580 S Dorsey Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-334-6042 |
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Maple Lane Resort
8720 S Dorsey Road
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-334-3413 |
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Lakeshore Inn Motel Empire
P.O. Box 316
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5145 |
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Birch Shores Resort
13108 Drew Road
Empire, MI 49630 |
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