15 Most Romantic Places in Michigan!

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

When “Good Morning America” is ready to call this the most beautiful place in the United States—as it did not so long ago—the end result is romance, ready to go. With Lake… Read More

The 13 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Michigan!

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Play in the Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sand can be found all over Michigan. It makes well-drilling out here fairly easy in many places. Full on lakeshore sand is just as easy to find, and for the absolute king of sand piles, check out… Read More

The 15 Most Amazing Wonders to Discover in Michigan!

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Sleeping Bear Dunes

Thirty-five miles of hilly sand may sound like a big cat box to many, but that's also a worthwhile description of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Visible from outer space, this massive conglomeration of sand… Read More

The 10 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do Michigan!

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Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor, MI

Bookstores abound in Michigan, from the last survivor of the great chain wars Barnes & Noble to the independent bookstore. Those wanting a unique bookstore experience will be able to get just… Read More

10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Michigan!

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The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI

The Homestead in Glen Arbor is actually a complex of resorts all in one package, allowing for incredible versatility. The Little Belle, for example, is commonly regarded as the best option for… Read More

The 10 Best Wedding Locations in Michigan!

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The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI

Glen Arbor's the Homestead, by itself, isn't perhaps the greatest of venues, but it's situated in just the right place to deliver some truly amazing experiences. Not far at all from the Sleeping Bear… Read More

7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

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La Becasse, Maple City, MI

Welcome to Maple City, where the La Becasse—French for "the woodcock"—offers up French country cuisine at its best. A winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence in 2012, La Becasse… Read More

8 Best First Date Locations in Michigan!

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A bit weather-dependent, but if you've got good weather to be outside, this could be a winner. Head to Empire for the Sleeping Bear Dunes, a beach that was famously declared the most beautiful place… Read More

The 10 Best Spa Hotels in Michigan!

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The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI

The Homestead in Glen Arbor is home to Amira Spa, a complete day spa and retreat. Several different massage options await you here, and the massages are complex in their own right. The Amira… Read More

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Crystal Downs Country Club, Frankfort, MI

Frankfort's Crystal Downs Country Club ranked No. 1 on Golf Digest's best courses in Michigan last year. It's a private course, so not everyone will get a chance to see this one for themselves. Those… Read More

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Memorial Day Weekend at Crystal Mountain

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Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

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Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 7:30am to 12:00pm

Traverse City, MI

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Memorial Day Weekend at Crystal Mountain

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Thompsonville, MI

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Memorial Day Weekend at Crystal Mountain

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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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LANSING, MI - On May 22, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following ...

Gov. Whitmer Statement on Vote to Gut Medicaid and SNAP to Cut Taxes for the Wealthy

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Reconciliation bill will terminate health care for millions of Americans, take away food from hun...

Governor Whitmer Announces Live6 Alliance as a Select Level Michigan Main Street Program

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Live6 Alliance joins 22 other Michigan communities taking a strategic approach to revitalizing th...

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Gov. Whitmer Delivers Road Ahead Address in Flint on Semiconductor Chips, Creating and Retaining Good-Paying Michigan Jobs

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Empire Town Facts

Empire, Michigan. Population for Empire from the last gathering is 378. You can view Empire venues that host many Empire MI events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Empire page on Zillow. Currently Empire has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $593,550. More real estate facts about Empire: The number of properties currently for sale in Empire is 311. The median homes for sale listing price is $399,000. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Empire consisting of 136 with an average listing price for these house of $521,360. Out of the 66 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Empire is $595,988. Interest rates for Empire are at historic lows as well.

Empire Michigan has a latitude of 44.811100006104 and a longitude of -86.058502197266. View the full profile

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