- 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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As a studio of a local craftsman, Benjamin Maier Ceramics features hand-sculpted pieces like cups and plates. The studio regularly hosts open house events where visitors can meet the artist and enjoy refreshments.
20.9 Miles
Located on the scenic Lake Michigan, North Beach is a popular beach location among visitors and local residents alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy swimming, picnicking, or spending time relaxing in the sun.
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One of the oldest fishing services on the Great Lakes, Fishtown Charter Service leads chinook and coho salmon fishing trips on board its 31 foot boat, the Carol Dee. Trips are led by Captain Jim Munoz.
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Wuerfel Park is a small baseball only stadium that is the home of the Traverse City Beach Bums, a minor league baseball team. The Beach Bums are a part of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league.
21.7 Miles
At Sleeping Bear Trail you climb up the sand dunes and get views of lakeshore, mountains and the nature around. Bring your own accessories like snacks and water when climbing the sand dunes.
21.7 Miles
Located near the marina, Clinch Beach, offers 1500-feet of sandy beachfront with all of the amenities you could ask for. Featuring swimming and picnic areas, paddleboat rentals, playground areas, and more, you will be glad you visited.
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P.O. Box 252, Traverse City, MI 49685
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Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails operates eight trails within Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, along with a bike trail. One of their trails is the flat 10.5-mile TART trail used by families, bicyclists, dog walkers, parents pushing strollers and inline skaters between Carter Road and Aero P…
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Open to joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers, TART Trails is a 10 mile long trail that leads to the Reffit Nature Preserve and Clinch Park Marina. At mile 2, an antique railroad car can be seen off the trail.
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Film buffs come to Traverse City's State Theatre for an assortment of arthouse screenings found nowhere else in the city. The Theatre is also the nexus of the annual Traverse City Film Festival.
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A scenic lake that provides opportunities for a wide variety of acivities, Spider Lake is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, and even snowmobile races in season. The lake also offers scenic areas for picnicking.