Visit Scenic Empire Along M-22 in Leelanau County
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Top things to do and see in Empire
- Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor Center: An important spot for anyone looking to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the center will give you all the information you need to fully enjoy the beautiful national park.
- Empire Bluffs Trail: Hike this easy 1.5 mile round trip trail and you will be rewarded with breathtaking views from a high bluff on Lake Michigan’s shoreline.
- Chippewa Run Natural Area: With over 100 acres of protected land, the area serves as a “Gateway to Empire” featuring an easy 1.5 mile trail, a historic apple orchard, a beaver pond and a large population of bird species.
- Empire Area Museum: With such features as Roen’s Saloon, a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop and several historical displays, there is much to explore in this museum about Empire’s history.
Downtown Empire
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Manning Lighthouse at Village Park beach
The Great Outdoors
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A trail within the Sleeping Bear Dune National Park.
The Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse
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Manning Lighthouse in the distance
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