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 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailA great quick hike around one of the most beautiful places northern Michigan offers us. Bask in the beauty of the greatness of the lakes.
Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay TrailIf 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 locals recommend
Dune Climb Lot station
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 locals recommend
Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven RoadA 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 locals recommend
Alligator Hill Trail
Stocking RoadA 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 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetSuch 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 locals recommend
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveSuch 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 locals recommend
Good Harbor Grill
6584 Western AveGreat outdoor seating and awesome food! Perfect for drinks or food!
American food like burgers, wings, and pulled pork sandwiches! Great kid friendly menu.
25 locals recommend
Boonedocks
5858 S Manitou BlvdAmerican 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 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetCherry 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 locals recommend
Blu
5705 S Lake StIf 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 RoadA 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 RoadMake 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 locals recommend
Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore RdOne 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 locals recommend
Joe's Friendly Tavern
11015 W Front StAmerican 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 StSuch 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 locals recommend
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore StIf 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!
The Pine Cone
6588 W Western AveA great ice cream place!
Activities
If you and you group want some action in your day, check out Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District!
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdIf you and you group want some action in your day, check out Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District!
Synchronicity Gallery
6671 Western AveThere are a many local artists to appreciate!
A very cool art center if you're hoping for something out of the sun!
7 locals recommend
Glen Arbor Arts Center
6031 S Lake StA very cool art center if you're hoping for something out of the sun!
Glen Arbor Gardens
South Lake StreetA 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 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage TrailRent bikes or bring your own! This is a great walking, running, or biking trail.
Cottonwood Trail
A super great hike for all ages!