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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI
Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Empire
5.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Most recent review
- May 25, 2012
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Traverse City, Michigan
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Love this drive to the top. The walk out to the outlook and ghost forest is my favorite. More

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Northern Michigan
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

This is a great day trip, or picnic spot. What's nice about this drive is you can do the whole thing and see some spectacular nature ~ truly the very best of Michigan right here. If you get a yearly pass, you can just go for the evening and have a picnic at that favorite spot you picked out the... More

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Ludington, Michigan
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40 reviews 40 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

This is a strikingly pleasant drive with scenic views. A relaxing family drive that soothes the traveler! More

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Royal Oak, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

We have taken this drive several times, and enjoy both the beautiful scenery and the educational value of learning about the various ecosystems. It is especially nice to have the drive for those who are unable to explore the dunes area on foot. More

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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37 reviews 37 reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012
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Very little publicized spot. Some of the people on the climbing dunes off the main highway often don't know about it. I am shocked to see 2 reviews with comments like, "Don't Miss!" but only give it a 4. This is one of those places that is the exception to the 1-5 rating where you say, 'on a scale from... More

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Onekama, MI
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20 reviews 20 reviews
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Absolutely beautiful! Worth the time the drive takes. Incredible views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands. Go out on the viewing platform and marvel at the dunes and water. More

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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227 reviews 227 reviews
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

This is a must-do while at Sleeping Bear dunes. Allow at least two hours (or more) to get out and look at all the stops, especially the Lake Michigan overlook. More

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Traverse City MI
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

If you think you can do the climb back up, you may want to take the long and steep treck down to the shore...but remember, you have to make it back up by yourself!! Fun!! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

Bring a camera and don't let the queues for a car park space at the main dune put you in a bad mood! More

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Detroit, Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011

We did this in mid October for the first time. The woods were very pretty with the fall colors but it was really windy (50 MPH). So the dunes over looks were a BLAST literally, you got blasted with sand and we ended up with sand every where. It was still worth the $10 charge to enter the park. I... More

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