Lake Michigan Overlook, Empire: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#3 of 6 Tourist attractions in Empire

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.90

0.1 km from the center of Empire

Rating breakdown

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Empire, MI 49630

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Lake Michigan Overlook?: Lake Michigan Overlook is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 59 reviews.
How does Lake Michigan Overlook rank in Empire?: Lake Michigan Overlook is #3 of 6 Tourist attractions in Empire by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Lake Michigan Overlook located?: Empire, MI 49630 — 0.1 km from the center of Empire.

Reviews (8)

Tom Wright 2023 Oct 21

This whole area was beautiful, it's amazing that these places exist in Michigan. They appear untouched yet have thousands of visitors each year.

Cindy W. 2023 Aug 05

Great place to view Lake Michigan without having to torture yourself and climb the dune. Lovely place to view the sunset.

steve jessop 2023 Jul 31

Pictures don't do it justice. Cool stop along the Pierce Stocking drive/trail.

Leah Newhouse 2023 Jul 24

Quick pull-off on the ring road to see a beautiful lake and dune view. Great for those who need something accessible. Plenty of parking on a Saturday in July.

Su Faw 2023 Jul 17

A must visit place , beautiful variety of nature.

Kalyanashis Chakraborty 2023 May 23

Nice area to relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan. There is good photo opportunity. Also picnic tables and toilets are available. Parking is not as big as other points but there are enouhhspacesz

Craig Asplund 2023 May 12

Thousands of midges by day, one phenomenal downslope to the lake with a $3,000 rescue fee if you can't make it back up. Beautiful sunsets.

Amy C 2022 Sep 12

A beautiful scenic drive thru the forest to an overlook with great views and (leashed) dog friendly dune area. Take a path to a pier-like overlook or traipse down the dune to the beach. Fair warning-make sure you can get back up the very steep dune or you may have to pay a $3k fine if additional support is needed (as communicated by the posted signs).