Local sights
Activity
Want to plan an activity for the day? Or for a few hours?
This trail will take you from the M-22 to Lake Michigan. Jump into the lake and head back. It will be very private. Only accessible by foot. A nice 30 minutes walk one way. Don’t forget to pack some snacks and drinks.
Indian Trail
Indian TrailThis trail will take you from the M-22 to Lake Michigan. Jump into the lake and head back. It will be very private. Only accessible by foot. A nice 30 minutes walk one way. Don’t forget to pack some snacks and drinks.
If you are on your way to the picturesque town of Glen Lake you can go by the Dunes for a serious 460 foot climb. Must do! to experience the hight of the dunes and enjoy the great view!
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Dune Climb
If you are on your way to the picturesque town of Glen Lake you can go by the Dunes for a serious 460 foot climb. Must do! to experience the hight of the dunes and enjoy the great view!
Beautiful rustic beach at the end of Peterson road. Great to watch the sunset and start a bonfire. Just a 5-10 min drive down the road
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Peterson Beach Sleeping Bear Recreation Area
Beautiful rustic beach at the end of Peterson road. Great to watch the sunset and start a bonfire. Just a 5-10 min drive down the road
Super fun retro drive-in experience! Surrounded by Cherry Orchards. Top 10 for pure nostalgists. They feature a family friendly film first and follow with a more adults oriented movie.
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Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwySuper fun retro drive-in experience! Surrounded by Cherry Orchards. Top 10 for pure nostalgists. They feature a family friendly film first and follow with a more adults oriented movie.
So nice for a day. Takes you 2 hours. I would recommend in the morning or to avoid the weekends. Can get crowdy.
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Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwySo nice for a day. Takes you 2 hours. I would recommend in the morning or to avoid the weekends. Can get crowdy.
Great to bike from Empire to Glen Lake! First a coffee in the chocolate factory Grocer’s Daughter and start biking. Have lunch in Glen Lake and go back.
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake RoadGreat to bike from Empire to Glen Lake! First a coffee in the chocolate factory Grocer’s Daughter and start biking. Have lunch in Glen Lake and go back.
Beautiful renovated old theater owned by Micheal Moore. Great film selection.
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State Theatre
235 East Front StreetBeautiful renovated old theater owned by Micheal Moore. Great film selection.
Lovely trail to bike. No cars. You can rent bikes, park your car, use the toilet en go for a 3 mile bike ride to Beulah. Great to lunch in Beulah or have a coffee. Dive in Crystal Lake on your way.
Betsie Valley Trail
Betsie Valley TrailLovely trail to bike. No cars. You can rent bikes, park your car, use the toilet en go for a 3 mile bike ride to Beulah. Great to lunch in Beulah or have a coffee. Dive in Crystal Lake on your way.
Beautiful public beach at Crystal Lake. Nice playground too.
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Beulah Public Beach
139 Lake StBeautiful public beach at Crystal Lake. Nice playground too.
Day tour. Nice boat trip from Leland to Manitou island. Stay there for a few hours and go to the beach.
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North Manitou Island
Day tour. Nice boat trip from Leland to Manitou island. Stay there for a few hours and go to the beach.
Local foods
Asian cuisine. An eclectic mix of flavors from the far east. Love the sushi and curries.
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Red Ginger
237 E Front StAsian cuisine. An eclectic mix of flavors from the far east. Love the sushi and curries.
Very nice home made chocolate! Nice stop on your way to Glen Lake. Good Coffee.
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Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore StVery nice home made chocolate! Nice stop on your way to Glen Lake. Good Coffee.