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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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Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak
10085 W Front Streat
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-9283 |
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Dunes Golf Club
6464 W Empire Hwy
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5390 |
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Dune Valley Range
6200 W Empire Hwy
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-6070 |
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Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak
10085 W Front Streat
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-9283 |
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| Canoeing and Kayaking | Back to Top |
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UpNorth Show Jumpers
6440 W. Empire Hwy (M72)
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5999 |
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Bear Bikes
11679 S LaCore Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5195 |
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