Dispensary Near Empire
From downtown Empire, point east and a touch north on M-72 and the roads that feed into it. It's about 22 miles and 30 minutes, trading the lakeshore for forest and farmland before you hit downtown TC. The store is at 728 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686.
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Directions from Empire to Olswell Cannabis Traverse City
From downtown Empire, point east and a touch north on M-72 and the roads that feed into it. It's about 22 miles and 30 minutes, trading the lakeshore for forest and farmland before you hit downtown TC. The store is at 728 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686.
GPS Coordinates: 44.7658, -85.6299
It's a good-looking drive in any season, with the Sleeping Bear stretch on one side of it.
Store Details
Olswell Cannabis Traverse City 728 E Front St Traverse City, MI 49686 (989) 555-0124
Hours of Operation Daily: 9 AM - 10 PM
Dutchie Online Ordering Pre-order through Dutchie before your Empire visit. Browse inventory, start your first-visit spend ladder, and arrange quick pickup.
What Olswell Cannabis Carries
The menu runs from top-shelf solventless to loud bulk value. RKIVE Reserve is our premium hash, pressed in-house at the Adrian lab for the connoisseur crowd. Play concentrates are the easygoing, dependable pick.
The Limit is our loud, no-fuss flower brand for stocking up without the sticker shock. Tell the team what you're after and they'll steer you. We also keep glass, papers, and the rest of the accessory rack stocked.
About Empire
Empire is a small beach town on Lake Michigan's sandy shore and the main gateway into Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It draws beachgoers, hikers, and families who want water and dunes in the same trip, and it keeps a quiet, tourism-friendly feel with its own shops, restaurants, and places to stay.
The Sleeping Bear stretch around it has beach access, trails, and overlooks worth the stop. Summer is the busy season on the water, fall brings the color and the wildlife, and winter thins it out to the hardy few. Year-round, the dunes and the Lake Michigan beaches keep people coming.
First-Time Customer Information
Free Play Gifts on Your First Visit First visit unlocks a free-gift spend ladder: spend $25 for a free Play 1.2g infused pre-roll, spend $50 to add Play 200mg gummies, spend $75 to add a Play 1g rosin infused cart, and spend $100 to add Play 3.5g flower. No substitutions, restrictions apply.
Required Identification Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Michigan recreational cannabis is for adults 21 and older, full stop.
Online Ordering Through Dutchie Pre-order on Dutchie, start your first-visit spend ladder, and grab it on the way through. Most orders are ready within 10 minutes of arrival.
Deals and Daily Specials
Weekly Deal Lineup The deals run on a weekly cadence: Monday Night Owl 20% off from 5 to 9 PM, Tuesday buy 3 get 1 free pre-rolls, Wednesday double loyalty points from 5 to 9 PM, Thursday Early Owl 20% off from 9 AM to 1 PM, and Friday double loyalty points from 9 AM to 2 PM. Discounts do not stack unless stated. The Monday Night Owl window lines up well with the drive in after a day on the beach or the dunes.
Visit our Traverse City dispensary deals page for rotating specials and current promotions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the drive from Empire to Olswell Cannabis? A: Approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic and your starting point.
Q: Can I pre-order before hitting the beach? A: Yes. Use Dutchie to place your order before beach time, and pickup is ready when you need it.
Q: What's the closest community to Empire? A: Glen Arbor is about 5 minutes north and also served by Olswell Cannabis Traverse City.
Q: Do you have products for beach and dune adventurers? A: Tell the team how you want to feel and they'll match it. Both RKIVE Reserve and Play are easy starting points.
Q: Are you located on downtown Traverse City's Front Street? A: Yes, 728 E Front St is right in the downtown waterfront district.
Q: What payment methods do you accept? A: ATM and debit cards. Credit card restrictions apply due to cannabis industry banking regulations.
For adults 21 and older only. Must present valid government-issued photo ID. Please consume responsibly.
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