- TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Glen Arbor, Michigan, including 50 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Empire, Frankfort and Leland.
- From On The Narrows Marina to Crystal River Outfitters, the Glen Arbor area offers 44 different types of family activities, including: Kayaking, Hiking Trails, Arts & Crafts Classes and History Museums.
- The small township of Glen Arbor radiates small town hospitality. Visitors can enjoy the towns chili cook-offs and BBQs, wine events or Farmer's Markets throughout the year. Seasonal attractions include the beautiful change in the seasons, Glen Arbor's Halloween Festival, the local ski resort or ice skating in the park.
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Lake Michigan Beach Park, located in the city of Empire, is a public beach and park with a pavillion and the working Manning Lighthouse. It also includes the shore of Empire Bluffs and the Empire Bluff Hiking Trail.
6.8 Miles
Situated at the beginning of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Heritage Trail Bikes offers Trek bike rentals including helmet, map and lock. Adult hybrid bikes are available as well as children's bikes and trailers.
6.9 Miles
Empire's Pyramid Point Trail features views of Lake Michigan and is open year round. The trail offers steep sand dunes and is open to both children and adults of all ages.
6.9 Miles
Dunes Trail is a steep trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 3.5-mile hike along steep dunes requires two to four hours to compete and ends at Lake Michigan.
6.9 Miles
The Empire Bluff Trail is a 1.5-mile hilly round trip trail overlooking Lake Michigan. The trail, not completely open in the winter, is built through beech-maple forests, fields, and around dune plants.
6.9 Miles
Old Indian Trail is a hiking trail that traverses woods, passes through dunes, and ends at a secluded beach. The trail is a loop, so hikers do not have to retrace their steps to return to the beginning.
6.9 Miles
Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte Plains Trail is composed of several loops that create a total trail of just under 15 miles. Three viewing sites reveal Lake Michigan, and there are a few intermediate skill level ski trail sections.
7.0 Miles
Situated toward the Northern end of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak offers rentals of surfboards, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. A large inflatable paddleboard known as the SUPsquatch is also available for group use.
7.1 Miles
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9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire offers hiking and biking paths, paddle boating and kayaking, and climbing on the dunes. Multiple trails are featured and there is also a driving trail with scenic stops.
7.4 Miles
H & H Stables is a horse stable that offers boarding and extended care services for horses. The facility also offers guided horseback riding tours over more than 250 miles of trails.