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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
11690 M-22
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5433 |
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Bounty/Board & Basket
11572 LaCore
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5461 |
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Home Builders Warehouse
11738 Lake St
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5131 |
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Empire Heirloom Furniture
11700 Front St.
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5315 |
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Secret Garden
10206 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5428 |
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Frey Fire Ceramics & Crafts
Gilbert Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5482 |
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Red Barn Sampler
3800 W Empire Hwy P. O. Box 437
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-6122 |
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Grandma Lu's Pie Co
4770 W Beeman Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-6076 |
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Deering's Food Market
10233 W Front Street
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5249 |
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Jack Bolton Food Sales
11095 S Lacore Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5155 |
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Taghon's Amoco Food Shop
9988 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5181 |
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Diane's Hairstyling Studio
11537 S Leelanau Hwy
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5569 |
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Carter's Cuts & Curls
3550 W Empire Hwy
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5356 |
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Wolohan Lumber Home Builders Express
11740 Lake
Empire, MI 49630 |
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Leelanau Woodworks
8988 W Cohodas Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5773 |
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Stu Stu Studio
10180 Aylsworth
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-326-5684 |
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Leelanau Trading Co
13030 S Coleman Rd
Empire, MI 49630 |
231-228-6575 |
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