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.
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Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
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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!
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Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay Trail
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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.
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Dune Climb Lot station
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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!
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Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven Road
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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!
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Alligator Hill Trail
Stocking Road
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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!
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Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake Street
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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!
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Art's Tavern
6487 W Western Ave
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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!
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Good Harbor Grill
6584 Western Ave
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Great outdoor seating and awesome food! Perfect for drinks or food!
American food like burgers, wings, and pulled pork sandwiches! Great kid friendly menu.
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Boonedocks
5858 S Manitou Blvd
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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!
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Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake Street
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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.
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Blu
5705 S Lake St
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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.
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Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore Rd
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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.
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Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front St
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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!
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Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore St
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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!
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The Pine Cone
6588 W Western Ave
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A great ice cream place!

Activities

If you and you group want some action in your day, check out Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District!
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River Rd
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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!
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Glen Arbor Arts Center
6031 S Lake St
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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.
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
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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!