- The list below includes 60 free or cheap things to do in or near Empire, Michigan, including 39 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Beaches, Art Gallery and History Museums.
- From Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Empire and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Leland.
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15.3 Miles
The recreational Betsy Valley Trail winds around woodlands, marshes, fields and rivers. Its aggregate surface allows for walking, biking, roller-blading, and snowmobiling with other activities like swimming and dining accessible nearby.
17.3 Miles
93%
27 votes
7100 East Traverse Highway (M-72 West), Traverse City, MI
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A variety of activities and things to spot are available in Jacob's Corn Maze. Both adults and children are welcome in maze which is held in the fall season and tends to get very busy and crowded on the weekends as Halloween gets close.
18.7 Miles
Traverse City Tours offers fun tours for adults looking to explore Michigan's wine country. The tour takes guests aboard a sailboat to explore the shoreline or on land for wine and micro-brew tours.
20.6 Miles
The Leelanau Historical Museum contains over 13000 items in its collections and archives from throughout the county's long history. The museum hosts a variety of educational events and activities centering on local history and culture.
20.7 Miles
Fishtown is a small fishing village near Lake Michigan and Leland. Architecturally very planned and attract visitors for shops, eateries, fish processing and boating. Public restrooms and surrounding shops for unique items you would like.
20.7 Miles
Catching salmon, steelhead and lake trout fishes with an experienced person is what Whitecap Charters Fishing offers. Comfortable boat with all latest equipments to catch fishes.
20.8 Miles
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569 votes
1200 W 11th St., Traverse City, MI 49684
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Many of Traverse City's most beautiful, historic structures are now part of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a shopping district in the city's heart. Many of the shops are housed in a former hospital and psychiatric asylum that have been renovated as spacious, inviting commercial venues.
20.8 Miles
70%
83 votes
13240 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
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A fun and educational museum with a wide variety of activities for kids, the Great Lakes Children's Museum features hands-on activities and other exhibits. It hosts parties and special events.
20.8 Miles
The 47-acre Traverse City State Park was established with just 16 acres in 1920. The park is popular for its beach, biking, fishing, along with metal detecting because the area was originally the home of the Ottawa branch of the Algonquin Indians.
20.8 Miles
Overlooking Lake Michigan, Van's Beach provides a view of the Manitou Islands. The water near the beach is relatively shallow and can be used for swimming and wading while the beaches are sandy and suitable for walking and picnics.