Things To Do

 

Making the Most of Your Visit

Start your visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, MI. Here you can get oriented, grab a map, and watch the park film. Ask a ranger for advice on things to do that match your interests. During your visit you will find amazing views of the dunes and Lake Michigan, great hiking, interesting local history, and incredible sand dunes to climb.

If you have less than 3 hours:

• Take a drive on the 7-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
• Trek up the Dune Climb - or sit back and watch the rest of your party climb
• Explore Glen Haven and the Maritime Museum
• Dip your toes in the tranquil Loon Lake

If you have more than 3 hours:

• Attend a ranger-led program
• Walk or bike the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
• Paddle a river
• Explore Port Oneida
• Hike a trail