GETTING HERE

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, about 25 miles west of Traverse City.  For your convenience, we have compiled driving directions to the Phillip A. Hart Visitor's Center in Empire from Traverse City.  Please drive with caution, and be aware that driving times vary depending on weather, road construction, and traffic.

Driving Instructions

If you are driving, drive along the Bay to the intersection of M-72 and M-22 on the western side of Traverse City, and then:

• Turn left on M-72 toward Empire and travel about 14 miles to a blinking light and;

• Turn left to continue on M-72 another 8 ¼ miles. The Philip A. Hart Visitor Center will be on your right.

• For more information, visit National Lakeshore Visitors Center.

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