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Shopping, dining, festivals, and more—Empire offers something for everyone from families to couples and solo adventurers.
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Outdoor Adventure
Empire, at the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is an outdoor adventure paradise with a wide variety of recreational opportunities and outfitters ready to help.
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From asparagus and anchors to hops and snowmobiles, we love throwing a good party.
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