- TripBuzz found 55 things to do with kids in or near Empire, Michigan, including 41 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Frankfort, Leland and Glen Arbor.
- From Lake Michigan Beach Park to Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak, the Empire area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Beaches, Bike Rentals and History Museums.
- Located within the Empire Township in Leelanau County, Michigan, Empire is a village with a small population below 400. Situated in Northern Michigan, the village boasts geographic access to both the South Bar and Michigan Lakes. With several bluffs, trails, and parks, as well as festivals and village-wide events, the area is rich in nature and community.
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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.
20.9 Miles
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.
21.0 Miles
Private excursions are the focus for Two Brothers Sailing that utilizes a 37 foot Oday Center Cockpit yacht. The captain takes small groups of six or less on trips through the Grand Traverse Bay for morning, afternoon, or evening cruises.
21.5 Miles
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.
21.7 Miles
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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…
21.7 Miles
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.
21.8 Miles
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.
21.8 Miles
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.