Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
The Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is located on M-72 just east of the intersection with M-22 in Empire, MI. You will find a wealth of information about the park and the natural and human history of the area. Park passes, brochures, and maps are available at the information desk. If you have questions, rangers and volunteers are available to assist you.
Operating Hours
Memorial Day to Columbus Day (Summer) -
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rest of Year - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Phone: 231-326-4700 ext. 5010
Exhibition Hall in the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Empire, MI.
Dennis Yockers 2009
The Dune Center Bookstore at the Dune Climb
Terry Phipps 2005
The Dune Center
The Dune Center Bookstore is an America’s National Parks sales area located at the base of the Dune Climb and features t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, nature games, postcards, books, videos, and convenience items. Public restrooms and vending machines are available near the Dune Center during the summer.
Operating Hours
From the Friday prior to Memorial Day through the last Thursday in June, open Noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
From the last Friday in June through Labor Day, open Noon to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Phone: 231-326-4732
Glen Haven General Store and Ranger Station
Terry Phipps 2005
Glen Haven General Store
The Glen Haven General Store is operated by America’s National Parks and appears much as it did during the 1920's and features typical general store merchandise and items related to the history of the Glen Haven area including kitchenware, food, toys, maritime items and books.
Operating Hours
From the Friday prior to Memorial Day through the last Thursday in June, open Noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
From the last Friday in June through Labor Day, open Noon to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Phone: 231-326-4732
South Manitou Island Visitor Center
Kerry Kelly 2005
South Manitou Island Visitor Center
The former General Store for the island now serves as a visitor center. It houses an interesting collection of photos and artifacts that tell the story of what life was like for the loggers, farmers, and members of the Life-Saving Service who made the island home.
