Katy’s guidebook Glen Arbor & Empire: Live like a local

Katy
Katy’s guidebook Glen Arbor & Empire: Live like a local

Sightseeing

A great quick hike around one of the most beautiful places northern Michigan offers us. Bask in the beauty of the greatness of the lakes.
46 moradores locais recomendam
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
46 moradores locais recomendam
A great quick hike around one of the most beautiful places northern Michigan offers us. Bask in the beauty of the greatness of the lakes.
If you're looking for a good beach, definitely come here!
47 moradores locais recomendam
Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay Trail
47 moradores locais recomendam
If you're looking for a good beach, definitely come here!
If you're up for the Northern Michigan challenge, well then I dare you! Everyone has to do this once.
46 moradores locais recomendam
Dune Climb Lot station
46 moradores locais recomendam
If you're up for the Northern Michigan challenge, well then I dare you! Everyone has to do this once.
A lot of historic buildings along with many hikes and beach views and access!
12 moradores locais recomendam
Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven Road
12 moradores locais recomendam
A lot of historic buildings along with many hikes and beach views and access!
A super great trail head for the ones who can't get enough outdoor time!
25 moradores locais recomendam
Alligator Hill Trail
Stocking Road
25 moradores locais recomendam
A super great trail head for the ones who can't get enough outdoor time!

Food scene

Such a cool spot to grab lunch, dinner or just ice cream! Shop for some of our local cherry products here!
55 moradores locais recomendam
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake Street
55 moradores locais recomendam
Such a cool spot to grab lunch, dinner or just ice cream! Shop for some of our local cherry products here!
Such a classic spot in Glen Harbor, you can sit and people watch while eating dinner. It's quite relaxing!
72 moradores locais recomendam
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western Ave
72 moradores locais recomendam
Such a classic spot in Glen Harbor, you can sit and people watch while eating dinner. It's quite relaxing!
Great outdoor seating and awesome food! Perfect for drinks or food!
11 moradores locais recomendam
Good Harbor Grill
6584 Western Ave
11 moradores locais recomendam
Great outdoor seating and awesome food! Perfect for drinks or food!
American food like burgers, wings, and pulled pork sandwiches! Great kid friendly menu.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Boonedocks
5858 S Manitou Blvd
25 moradores locais recomendam
American food like burgers, wings, and pulled pork sandwiches! Great kid friendly menu.
Cherry republic Brewing co is great for grabbing beers on tap and hanging out on the patio!
55 moradores locais recomendam
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake Street
55 moradores locais recomendam
Cherry republic Brewing co is great for grabbing beers on tap and hanging out on the patio!
If you are hoping for fine dining, Blu is definitely the spot you want to go to.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Blu
5705 S Lake St
16 moradores locais recomendam
If you are hoping for fine dining, Blu is definitely the spot you want to go to.
The Homestead is a historic landmark for Glen harbor, the cafe they have is a great stop for lunch or dinner!
Cafe Manitou
The Homestead is a historic landmark for Glen harbor, the cafe they have is a great stop for lunch or dinner!
A great spot in The Homestead, you can sit outside and enjoy cold drinks and enjoy the food in summer sun.
Whiskers Bar and Grill
1 Woodridge Road
A great spot in The Homestead, you can sit outside and enjoy cold drinks and enjoy the food in summer sun.
Make reservations at Nonna's! It is a great option for lunch, dinner or just drinks for up-scale dining.
Nonna's at The Homestead
1 Woodridge Road
Make reservations at Nonna's! It is a great option for lunch, dinner or just drinks for up-scale dining.
One of my favorite sandwich shops! Family owned and run, they are truly a special treat. Great for families looking for lunch before and after time at the beach.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore Rd
18 moradores locais recomendam
One of my favorite sandwich shops! Family owned and run, they are truly a special treat. Great for families looking for lunch before and after time at the beach.
American comfort food! The burgers here are huge, and delicious! Great for families, but also has a large bar.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front St
24 moradores locais recomendam
American comfort food! The burgers here are huge, and delicious! Great for families, but also has a large bar.
Such a cute place! The shawarma is my favorite, and they are right next to an amazing ice cream shop for a little sweet treat. Bring cash!
Little Finger Eatery
10213 W Front St
Such a cute place! The shawarma is my favorite, and they are right next to an amazing ice cream shop for a little sweet treat. Bring cash!
If you love chocolate the way I love chocolate, you will get your socks blown off by this place. All hand crafted milk chocolates, dark chocolates, to specialty flavors - it is a gift!
32 moradores locais recomendam
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore St
32 moradores locais recomendam
If you love chocolate the way I love chocolate, you will get your socks blown off by this place. All hand crafted milk chocolates, dark chocolates, to specialty flavors - it is a gift!
A great ice cream place!
7 moradores locais recomendam
The Pine Cone
6588 W Western Ave
7 moradores locais recomendam
A great ice cream place!

Activities

If you and you group want some action in your day, check out Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District!
43 moradores locais recomendam
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River Rd
43 moradores locais recomendam
If you and you group want some action in your day, check out Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District!
There are a many local artists to appreciate!
Synchronicity Gallery
6671 Western Ave
There are a many local artists to appreciate!
A very cool art center if you're hoping for something out of the sun!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Glen Arbor Arts Center
6031 S Lake St
7 moradores locais recomendam
A very cool art center if you're hoping for something out of the sun!
A really great park/ garden to walk about in! Bring a book or journal and relax.
Glen Arbor Gardens
South Lake Street
A really great park/ garden to walk about in! Bring a book or journal and relax.
Rent bikes or bring your own! This is a great walking, running, or biking trail.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
18 moradores locais recomendam
Rent bikes or bring your own! This is a great walking, running, or biking trail.
A super great hike for all ages!
Cottonwood Trail
A super great hike for all ages!