Location: Alpena
Top Things to do in Alpena
10 Nature & Parks in Alpena That You Shouldn't Miss
Alpena /ælˈpiːnə/ is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alpena County. It is considered to be part of northern Michigan. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is located in the city. The population was 10,483 at the 2010 census. The population swells with a large number of visitors in the summer.
Restaurants in Alpena
1. Beaver Lake
2. Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By D4694WYsarahp
Beautiful! We loved the BoyScouts created info plaques along the trail. Short hike, less than a mile.
3. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a 4,300 square-mile marine protected area dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes and their rich history. The cold, fresh water of Lake Huron has preserved a nationally significant collection of nearly 200 historic shipwrecks in and around the sanctuary. Dive in and begin your sanctuary exploration at the visitor center - the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena, Michigan - or visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail, a network of unique outdoor experiences along the sanctuary’s coastline. Experience the individual shipwrecks of Thunder Bay through recreational diving, snorkeling, and paddling at many of the shipwreck sites. Thunder Bay also provides an opportunity for anglers to target many fish species. Commonly caught fish in this area include walleye, bass, northern pike, yellow perch, trout, salmon, and whitefish. Come learn about the rich history of the Great Lakes region at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary!
4. Alpena Bi-Path
5. McRae Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
6. Bayview Park
7. Mich-e-ke-wis Park
8. Starlite Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Travelinklan - Frankenmuth, United States
We bought ice cream from the Dairy Queen and went back to the beach to eat our ice cream and enjoy the view. Always a well-kept beach with plenty of room to spread out. Because we visited in September, only a few people were there. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the beach and spectacular view.
9. Rockport State Park
10. Eagle Country Disc Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
