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AccommodationBed & Breakfast on Charity Island!
Vacation rental home
The Purple Martin Inn offers artsy, boutique style luxury with contentment the Rogers City way!
AgricultureLocal Produce, Art, and Gardens in Rural Alcona County
Amusement ParkWalk With the Dinosaurs near Alpena
ArtBeautiful Art Gallery in the Heart of Downtown Alpena
Michigan Arts & Culture Northeast!
Chainsaw Wood Carvings Roadside Gallery & Studio
Art exhibits, juried art show, and many other art activities!
Contemporary Art Gallery in the Downtown Alpena District!
Paint Your Own Pottery in Alpena
Art Studio and store of Dawn Thompson Photography. 1 mile south of Onaway.
Featuring products by local artists. Matting and framing service available.
Art Gallery in Downtown Harrisville
A Cultural Gathering of the Arts, for the Mind, Body and Spirit
Upscale art gallery in downtown Alpena!
Art Gallery - Gathering Place of the Bohemians
Art Gallery in Greenbush
Original art and custom-made signs in Alpena!
Art Gallery, Picture Framing, Art Supplies, Workshops, Classes
Fabulous Large Metal Sculptures Located Near Onaway and Throughout Northern Michigan
Stained Glass Art Studio
Gourmet Coffees, Original Art & Framing, Live Music. Featuring the Works of Jim Foote!
Gift and Home Decor Shop and Art Gallery in Mackinaw City
Studio and Gallery with Beautiful Artists' Exhibits
Gifts, Fine Art, & Moccasins
Art gallery & supplies. Matting and framing. Cafe serves premium coffee
Art Museum on Mackinac Island
Performing & Visual Arts Organization
Pottery Studio in Presque Isle.
Boat LaunchBeautiful State Recreation Area Minutes From Alpena
BreweryAbsolutely pure and well brewed beer that is the nectar of the north country
Hand-Crafted Ales and Lagers
CultureDance Company in Downtown Alpena
Live Theatre in Downtown Alpena
Alpena Public Library
Symphony Orchestra in Alpena
Explore Art, History, and Science in Alpena!
Scenic and Historic Wedding Chapel
An Acoustically Superb Historic Theater!
Movie theater, 5-plex
Come and enjoy a movie with us.
Explore Alpena's Shipwreck History!
Concerts in the Park - Summer Concert Series
Supporting the Arts in Harrisville & Alcona County
Lumberjack Show near the Straits of Mackinac
Come enjoy movies with us.
Arts council
Welcome to the Northeast Academy of Dance!
Main Branch in Rogers City, Other branches in Grand Lake, Millersburg, Onaway and Posen
Newly Restored 1930's Era Movie House
Movie Theatre in the Heart of Downtown Alpena
For lots of fun don't miss the Shoreline Players
A Fun Movie Theatre in a Historic Building in Downtown Alpena
Theatrical Performances in a Beautiful Theatre
Home of the Tawas Bay Players
Nonprofit Organization that sponsors the Blues Festival in East Tawas
Fall, Christmas, & Spring Concerts plus 10 Summer Concerts in the Park! Watch the current events list for the next concert!
Dance Lessons in Alpena
Alpena's Thunder Bay Arts Council & Gallery
The only year-round professional theatre in Northeast Michigan!
Dance and Theatrical Classes
EateryUnique 1950's Roadside Diner In Alpena!
Education & LibrariesDiscover the Value of an Alpena Community College Education
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
Come and enjoy reading and expanding your mind here!
Explore Art, History, and Science in Alpena!
Facility tours are available for history of sea lamprey invasion, ongoing research
Geneaological Society in Oscoda
Library in Mackinaw City
Public Library
Public Library
Library in Rogers City
Library in Tawas City
Historic SiteHistoric City Hall and Cannon in Alpena
Historic Cemetery with graves dating from the 1860's.
1770's Era Fort & Fur Trading Village
Great fishing on or above then dam.
Historic Cemetery
Historic cabin used as an outlet for homemade arts and crafts
The earliest tombstone in this cemetery is dated 1892, but the cemetery is much older than that.
The first school built west of the Au Sable River
A Prehistoric Zoo Featuring Life Size Replicas of Dinosaurs
Historic site - one of the last functioning water-powered mills in the State
Historic Cemetery in Omer
Great for fishing on the river and the pond.
Historic Train Depot in Harrisville
Water Powered Sawmill, Nature Trails, Interactive Exhibits
Stone monument honoring the volunteer efforts to reforest Michigan.
Train Depot & Museum
Historic Cemetery
Lumberman's Monument tells the story of the 1800's lumber history.
Historic Island Community
Historic Village
State Historical Marker - Metz Fire of 1908
Historic cemetery dating from 1855
Site of a 19th century school, now a private residence.
One of only a handful of remaining CCC camps in use nationwide
One of few remaining one room schools in Michigan
Nondenominational community church originally built around 1880
A Collection of Historical Buildings and Businesses in Downtown Alpena
Historic Cemetery
Historic Catholic Cemetery
Indian Cemetery & Church
Cemetery
Historic Cemetery
The oldest cemetery in Alcona County
Norwegian Lutheran Church, circa 1900
The First Presbyterian Church in Alcona County
Catholic Cemetery
Historic Church circa 1883
Historic Train Depot
Topinabee Library
Historic Church from the early 1900's
Site of a 19th century town
Historic Cemetery in Alcona County
Historic Cemetery
Historic TrailA multiuse trail through Harrisville past historic buildings and recreational sites.
Bicycle and Walking Loop around the Downtown
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Black River
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Greenbush & Cedar Lake
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to the Historic Old Stone Church
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Springport
Heritage Route Bike Tour to Sturgeon Point
LighthouseHistoric Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters - Site of the wreck of the Joseph Fay, one of the only shipwrecks on the Great Lakes accessible on land.
Old oil/gas lit lighthouse in Lake Huron just off the coast of Au Gres
Light in City of Cheboygan
Lighthouse on the Cheboygan River
Lighthouse 2.5 miles Northeast of Cheboygan
Part of President Roosevelt's New Deal!
A Small Lighthouse Located at the Alpena Marina
Lighthouse on the Straits of Mackinac!
Tours of a Scenic Island Lighthouse in Lake Huron
The tallest lighthouse on Lake Huron
Historic Lighthouse & Fog Signal Station
Visit one of the oldest surviving lighthouses on the Great Lakes
Lighthouse 6.5 Miles Northeast of Cheboygan
Light East of the Straits of Mackinac
Historical lighthouse became active in 1870.
The Cape Cod of the Midwest!
Lighthouse in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Maritime HistoryDinner Cruise, Wine Tasting & Maritime History Presenation to Historic Charity Island Lighthouse
Lighthouse cruises, trips to St. Helena Island Lighthouse, lighthouse store
Exhibits honoring the maritime heritage of the area. Location of the Great Lakes Maritime Hall of Fame
Headquarters of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The retired Coast Guard icebreaker WAGB83 is open for tours
MuseumHistorical Museum
Where you can learn the history and past of our AuSable and Oscoda areas.
The Jesse Besser Museum teaches art, history, and science to all ages.
This contains the artifacts and historic exhibits of Cheboygan County's past.
A great museum to learn about Iosco County history.
Exhibits from the late 1880's to the 1920's when Onaway was the Steering Wheel Capital of the World
Northeast Michigan's only planetarium!
Exhibits and reference material that tracks the history of Presque Isle County
Air Museum/ Three Hangars of History
Historical Courthouse Museum
OtherAlpena's premier yoga school
Genealogical research company in Northeast Michigan
Celebrate our Seasons!
ParkWater access, picnic tables, benches, historic markers
Water-overlook, band shell, picnic tables, historic marker
Overview of Port of Calcite Plant and Dock Areas
Overlook the World's Largest Limestone Quarry
Historic Range Light at Presque Isle Harbor
Rentals, Outfitters & GuidesKayak Rental & Sales/Art & Gifts in Indian River
ResortLodging and Event Venue at the 1870's Historic Grist Mill in Posen
Shipwreck3-Masted Schooner
Steam Barge
Wooden Car Ferry Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Barge
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
2-Masted Schooner
Package Freighter
Steam Barge
Steel Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Two-Masted Schooner
Paddle Wheeler
Steam Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Ocean Vessel
Wooden Steam Barge
Wooden Side Wheel Steamboat
Bulk Freighter
Steel Ocean General Cargo Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Twin Screw Wooden Passenger and Freight Steamer
Two-Masted Schooner
Propeller
Wooden Derrick Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Ocean Vessel
Bulk Freighter
Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freight Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Fish Tug
Shipwreck TrailExperience the Great Lakes and their rich history....above and below the waves!
Shop100% wool made items
Comic Shop in Downtown Alpena
Enjoy historic downtown Alpena's shops, art, eateries, and public spaces.
A Spectacular Collection of Stores in Downtown Alpena
Quilt Shop on the Alcona County Quilt Trail!
A historic log cabin gift shop with hand-crafted items by local artists in beautiful Presque Isle!
Maritime museum and gift shop north of Alpena
Guitar Shop on US 23 in Alpena
Specializing in Quality Rustic Antiques & Vintage Sports Equipment
Charming Old World Artisan Shop in Alpena-Unique Michigan Jewelry, Gifts, Bath & Beauty
Hand Built or Hand Thrown Pottery - Custom Designed and Classes
Scrapbooking Supplies, Classes & Crops in Alpena
Tour Quilt Trail: Stitching a Community Together in Northeast Michigan!
Dinner Cruise & Wine Tasting on Saginaw Bay to Historic Charity Island
Audio Tour through Sites in Mackinaw City
Multi-City Packaged Tours along the Sunrise Coast!
Michigan Tours
TrailGuide for Nature & Cultural Pathways in the Mackinaw City Area
National Scenic Byway along the Mighty AuSable River
Visitor CenterLumberman's Monument tells the story of the 1800's lumber history.
Historic Depot Welcome Center
WineryMackinaw City Tasting Room
Tasting Room on US 23 in picturesque Harrisville
Tasting room inside The Silver Lining Boutique
Vineyard Tours & Wine Tasting Room - year round in Cheboygan.
A new winery located in Northeast Michigan.
Winery, Hand-Dipped Truffles, Brewer/Vintner Supplies
Sample wines in the historic Center Building in Downtown Alpena!
Rose City Winery on the Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail
WorshipHistoric Church near Tawas City
Shrine - Crucifix with 28-foot bronze sculpture of Christ
Call for schedule of services
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