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SCENIC STOP / Empire

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Empire, Michigan — see official park directions

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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THE SETTING

Make room for a slower day.

Lake Michigan beaches, dunes and wooded trails. NPS suggests earlier or later visits to several popular stops, with lesser-known trails as alternatives.

Lake viewsWoodland trails

Before you go

Visiting time
NPS suggests before 10am or after 4pm at listed popular stops to avoid peak crowds. This is official guidance, not a live crowd reading.
Entry
An entrance pass is required. Check current closures and download the NPS map before visiting.

Know before you visit

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Opening hours, prices and access can change. Check the source before setting out.

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