On the shores of Thunder Bay!
Places
Access to River, Lake or Stream
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Agriculture
Farm Market and U-Pick Berry Farm
Local Farmer's Market
U-Pick Fruit & Vegetable Farm
Tree Farm & Maple Syrup
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
Hunting, Bunkhouse Rental, Horse Boarding, Fishing
Amusement Park
A Great Sports and Fun Park Just North of Alpena
A Great Places For Fun, Games, and Parties
Incredibly Fun, Team-Based Laser Tag
A Fun Mini Golf Course Overlooking Lake Huron
Art
Beautiful Art Gallery in the Heart of Downtown Alpena
Michigan Arts & Culture Northeast!
Chainsaw Wood Carvings Roadside Gallery & Studio
Stained Glass Art Studio
Gourmet Coffees, Original Art & Framing, Live Music. Featuring the Works of Jim Foote!
Performing & Visual Arts Organization
Beach
Great Beach on Lake Huron
Birding Sites
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Boat Launch
Full Service Marina/Boat Launch in Alpena
Campground
A Fun Campsite Overlooking Beaver Lake
A Great Campground a Few Miles West of Alpena
Beautiful campground on Fletcher's Floodwaters...west of Alpena!
Camping Area on Beautiful Long Lake
A Beautiful Camproud Near the Beaches of Lake Huron
Cabins and campsites on beautiful Fletcher's Pond - just west of Alpena
A Fun Campground Close to Alpena!
Culture
Dance Company in Downtown Alpena
Live Theatre in Downtown Alpena
Symphony Orchestra in Alpena
Movie Theatre in the Heart of Downtown Alpena
A Fun Movie Theatre in a Historic Building in Downtown Alpena
Dance Lessons in Alpena
Live Theatre in Old Town Alpena
Education
Public Library in Downtown Alpena
Fisheries
Fresh caught fish from the waters of northern Lake Huron
Fishing waters of northeast Michigan and northern Lake Huron
Two Hearted Sporfishing Charters fishes offers access to some of northern Lake Huron's finest fishing opportunities!
Food
A True Barbecue Experience
Great Pizza, Seafood, Steaks and Entertainment on Long Lake
Fun and Friendly Coffee Shop in Downtown Alpena
A Delicous Chinese and Thai Restaurant Just North of Alpena
A Delicious Cafe in Ossineke
Offering Great Barbecue As Well As Other Delicious Options
Delicious Ice Cream Treats
Delicious Ice Cream Treats
Ice Cream in the Heart of Downtown Alpena!
A Delicious Chinese Buffet
Delicous Chinese Restaurant
A Classic Steak and Pizza House in Downtown Alpena
A Historical Saloon in Downtown Alpena
Delicous Chinese Restaurant
Offering a Variety of Delicous Ice Cream, Chocolates, Candy, and Other Specialty Gifts
Select Meats & Fresh Spices
Sports Bar and Grill in downtown Alpena
A Unique Italian Steakhouse!
A Fun, Friendly Deli in Downtown Alpena
The English Pub of Alpena!
Upscale and Casual Restaurant in Downtown Alpena Overlooking the Thunder Bay River
Restaurant and Bar overlooking Mich-e-kewis Park and Lake Huron
Gourmet Food and Custom Catering for All Occasions.
Great Food In A Casual Atmosphere
Golf Course
A Beautiful 18 Hole Public Golf Course
Beautiful 18 Hole Golf Course Open to the Public
Guide
Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tours of Shipwrecks in Thunder Bay
Health Care
Comprehensive Primary Care and Walk-In Care
Group Medical Practice that Accepts Walk-In
Hospital and Emergency Room in Alpena
Historic Site
A Prehistoric Zoo Featuring Life Size Replicas of Dinosaurs
Historic site - one of the last functioning water-powered mills in the State
A Collection of Historical Buildings and Businesses in Downtown Alpena
Land Formation
Sinkhole 75 Feet Under the Lake Huron Surface!
One of the largest collapse valleys in the Great Lakes region!
A Beautiful Preserve To See Natural Sinkholes
Lighthouse
A Small Lighthouse Located at the Alpena Marina
Tours of a Scenic Island Lighthouse in Lake Huron
Lighthouse in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Maritime
A Beautiful Waterfront Clubhouse Overlooking Lake Huron at the Alpena Marina
SCUBA Dive Charter
Alpena's Full Service Marina, Open to the Public
Marine/Boating
Custom Lake Huron Dive Charters
Learn to SCUBA Dive and Snorkel
We train and supply divers needs!
Two Hearted Sporfishing Charters fishes offers access to some of northern Lake Huron's finest fishing opportunities!
SCUBA Dive Charters
Maritime History
Headquarters of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Museum
The Jesse Besser Museum teaches art, history and science to all ages.
Natural Area or Preserve
A Beautiful Natural Shoreline Preserve
A Nature Trail System and Spectacular Beach Area South of Ossineke
Natural Feature
Limestone bedrock shoreline and alvar grasslands
Limestome deposits that form an ancient coral reef
A conifer or conifer-hardwood forest type
A sedge- and rush-dominated lacustrine wetland
Fen with sedges and wildflowers located on north side of bay
Cobble beach and shoals off northern tip of island
Shallow Linear Coastal Lake
Coastal Geology Feature
Iris lacustris - State Wildflower
State Wildflower. Iris lacustris
Carpets of dwarf lake iris in the understory of northern white cedar forest
Karst geology features are prominent around El Cajon Bay.
Outlet of underground bedrock stream
Sand Deposits from Glacial Lake Nipissing
An open herbaceous wetland dominated by sedges and rushes
Shallow bay with intermittent wetlands
Pristine coastal wetland with scattered small islands of cedar trees
Shoreline from Post Glacial Lake Nipissing (4,500 years ago)
Limestone bedrock lakeshore
Located in the Alpena Township Nature Preserve on El Cajon and Misery Bays
Alpena Township Nature Preserve
The islands and numerous shoals are sutbborn remnants of bedrock
Sand Ridges in Coastal Lake Plain
Old River Channels
An inland sandy ridge from Alpena to Black River
Sand Deposits from Glacial Lake Nipissing
Shallow, bedrock influenced bay within Thunder Bay
A unique undeveloped island
Important bird nesting site.
A Unique Natural Feature
Other
Sportsmen's Club - Devoted to the Restoration and Preservation of Wildlife
Sand islands and ridges surrounded by swamps
Can be viewed from Wessel Road
Statues in Ossineke
Park
Fairgrounds and RV Park
Beautiful Park in Downtown Alpena
Huge outdoor park on the shores of Lake Huron
Great Beach on Lake Hurton
Beautiful Riverfront Park
A Fun Nature Park located on an Large Island
Beautiful Riverfront Park
A Beautiful Thunder Bay River Park
A Natural Hill Park With a Spectacular View
A Fun and Rustic Park Just North West of Alpena
A Fun Area for Sports and Play
Great Beach and Park on Lake Huron
Riverfront Park and Boat Launch in Downtown Alpena
Free skate park on the banks of the Thunder Bay River
A Protected Harbor with a Scenic View Over Lake Huron
A Fun Island Nature Park
Park in Ossineke near Lake Huron
Great Park located in Ossineke
Beautiful Park Overlooking The Thunder Bay River
Great Beach on the Shores of Lake Huron
A Fun Park on the Shores of the Thunder Bay River
A Roadside Park along the Thunderbay River
Tranquil Park by Wolf Creek
Resort
Fishing Resort on Fletcher Pond - just west of Alpena!
Fishing Resort on Fletcher Pond....a bird watching paradise just west of Alpena!
Beautiful Waterside Resort Overlooking Fletcher Pond
Cabin on Long Lake
Resort on Beautiful Long Lake
Resort with Long Lake at Your Doorstep
Beautiful Golf Course and Elk Viewing Sleigh Rides
Shipwreck
Steam Barge
Wooden Car Ferry Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Barge
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Package Freighter
Steam Barge
Steel Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Two-Masted Schooner
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
Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freight Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Fish Tug
Shipwreck Trail
Experience the Great Lakes and their rich history....above and below the waves!
Shop
Northeast Michigan's Only Enclosed Mall
Locally Owned & Operated Bookstore in Historic Downtown Alpena
Bike Shop...Biking Accessories...Bike Repairs...on US 23 in Alpena.
Skate Shop in Downtown Alpena
A Spectacular Collection of Stores in Downtown Alpena
A sassy...chic boutique!
Your Place of Affordable Style
Cabin, Cottage & Home Decor
Scrapbooking Supplies, Classes & Crops in the Center Building in Downtown Alpena
Something for everyone!
Sleep
A Nice and Quiet Motel Just South of Alpena
A Great Motel Near The Alpena Waterfront
Waterfront Motel
A Great Place to Stay in Alpena
A Great Hotel For A Visit to Alpena
A Great Motel For A Fun Stay in Alpena
A Great Motel Near The Beaches Of Lake Huron
A Great Hotel For A Vist To Alpena
A Great Motel With A Spectacular Waterfront Location
Snowmobile Trail
Snowmobile Trail System throught Alpena County
Network of Interconnected Snowmobile Trails along the Sunrise Coast
Sports Facility
Recreational Facility for a Great Variety of Sports and Activites
Ice Hockey Arena and Walking Track
Tour
Multi-City Packaged Tours along the Sunrise Coast!
Wine & Hops Trail along the Sunrise Coast!
Trail
16-Mile City Wide Pathway Great for Walking and Biking - connects city parks & Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary!
Trails great for hiking, biking, and horseback riding
Northeast Michigan Road & Trail Bicycling Guide
Scenic Wood trails located 5 miles Southwest of Alpena
Transportation
A Local Airport Serving the Alpena Community
Winery or Brewery
Winery, Hand-Dipped Truffles, Brewer/Vintner Supplies
Wine & Hops Trail along the Sunrise Coast
Sample wines in the historic Center Building in Downtown Alpena!
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Located on the shores of Thunder Bay, Alpena County offers visitors a mix of natural amenities and cultural opportunities. Explore the City of Alpena as you jump on the Bi-Path which connects nearly all of Alpena's 19 park areas on a 16 mile-route through Alpena.....kayak or canoe down the Thunder Bay River in the heart of Alpena County....hike or ski the Norway Ridge Pathway through the Mackinaw State Forest... get out on Thunder Bay and fish the waters or dive the over 200 shipwrecks in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary...spend the evening in historic downtown Alpena for dinner and a live show....take a sleigh ride and view the elk near Hillman.....view the sinkholes and learn about the area's Karst topography....the possibilities are endless for your northern Michigan getaway!
