Our Favorite Local Places!
Sightseeing
Visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore visitor center for a map of the park plus learn about the incredible natural and cultural ecology of our area.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StVisit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore visitor center for a map of the park plus learn about the incredible natural and cultural ecology of our area.
Don't miss this stunning 7 mile drive and the many incredible views along the way! Also fun to bike in quieter early hours or xc ski in the winter.
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayDon't miss this stunning 7 mile drive and the many incredible views along the way! Also fun to bike in quieter early hours or xc ski in the winter.
Bring your bikes (or rent one in Empire) for a ride along the Sleeping Bear Heritage trail. It starts just up the road from the shop and heads passed the Pierce Stocking Drive, Dune Climb and on to Glen Arbor and then Good Harbor beach.
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake RoadBring your bikes (or rent one in Empire) for a ride along the Sleeping Bear Heritage trail. It starts just up the road from the shop and heads passed the Pierce Stocking Drive, Dune Climb and on to Glen Arbor and then Good Harbor beach.
A stunning beach and one of our favorite places to wile away an afternoon.
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Esch Beach
Esch RoadA stunning beach and one of our favorite places to wile away an afternoon.
Spend a night at the drive-in! We love packing up the kids and heading to Honor for a movie at our only local drive-in.
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Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwySpend a night at the drive-in! We love packing up the kids and heading to Honor for a movie at our only local drive-in.
The best playground around! A new, huge play area with something for all ages. Public is welcome to use when school is not in session.
Glen Lake Community School
3375 West Burdickville RoadThe best playground around! A new, huge play area with something for all ages. Public is welcome to use when school is not in session.
Learn about the history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes region at this historic village!
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Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven RoadLearn about the history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes region at this historic village!
Food scene
All of our favorite places to eat!
Great sandwiches on homemade bread! Just 1 block to the south of us.
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Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore RdGreat sandwiches on homemade bread! Just 1 block to the south of us.
An institution in Empire! We like their french dip and burgers (they have a tasty veggie burger, too).
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Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front StAn institution in Empire! We like their french dip and burgers (they have a tasty veggie burger, too).
A not-to-miss restaurant, brewery in our area. If you're a lover of whole, clean ingredient food, this place is for you.
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveA not-to-miss restaurant, brewery in our area. If you're a lover of whole, clean ingredient food, this place is for you.
Our favorite Michigan distillery! Head south for an afternoon of delicious craft cocktails and food at Iron Fish. Located in a remote, lovely rural area, Iron Fish is a field-to-spirit distillery and they are some of the best people around! Don't miss this and sign up for a tour/whiskey tasting if available.
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Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdOur favorite Michigan distillery! Head south for an afternoon of delicious craft cocktails and food at Iron Fish. Located in a remote, lovely rural area, Iron Fish is a field-to-spirit distillery and they are some of the best people around! Don't miss this and sign up for a tour/whiskey tasting if available.
Empire Village Inn
11601 S Lacore RdRight across the street, great pizzas and pub fare!
Great beer, great food, fun atmosphere and wonderful community brewery in the quaint town of Frankfort.
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main StGreat beer, great food, fun atmosphere and wonderful community brewery in the quaint town of Frankfort.
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetFor anyone looking for all-things-cherry!
Five Shores Brewing
163 S Benzie BlvdA favorite new local brewery!
Tiffanys Cafe
10213 W Front StA great little ice cream shop with adjacent lunch spot, too!
A local institution in Glen Arbor, Art's is great for breakfast, beer, burgers and everything in between. Don't miss their famous Chicken Jalapeno soup!
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Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveA local institution in Glen Arbor, Art's is great for breakfast, beer, burgers and everything in between. Don't miss their famous Chicken Jalapeno soup!
Shopping/Gifts
Cottage Book Shop
5989 S Lake StOur favorite independent bookstore!
The cutest little shop of curiosities, just a short walk from Grocer's Daughter Chocolate.
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The Misers' Hoard
10126 W Front StThe cutest little shop of curiosities, just a short walk from Grocer's Daughter Chocolate.
We LOVE this shop. Lots of handmade items, natural prints, mushroom motifs. Make sure you stop in and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind treasure.
Nature Walk Studio
10097 West Front StreetWe LOVE this shop. Lots of handmade items, natural prints, mushroom motifs. Make sure you stop in and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind treasure.
We're located just 3 blocks from Empire beach and there's no place better to stock up on high quality water toys. They even offer surf lessons. Owned by one of Empire's sweetest families, these folks are dedicating to protecting our beautiful Great Lakes!
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Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak
10228 W Front StWe're located just 3 blocks from Empire beach and there's no place better to stock up on high quality water toys. They even offer surf lessons. Owned by one of Empire's sweetest families, these folks are dedicating to protecting our beautiful Great Lakes!
Lume Cannabis Co.
9899 Honor HwyA great Michigan dispensary not too far from the apartments.
A cute local gift shop featuring whimsical gifts and a variety of locally made artisan goods.
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Secret Garden
10206 W Front StA cute local gift shop featuring whimsical gifts and a variety of locally made artisan goods.