Things to Do with Kids in Alpena, MI

  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Alpena, Michigan.
  • From Lee's Miniature Golf to Beaver Lake, the Alpena area offers 25 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • A part of scenic Northern Michigan, Alpena is a quaint, intimate town with many historic, nature and cultural sites. Offering access to Lake Huron and Thunder Bay River, it is a popular travel destination for both outdoor and water enthusiasts. For adventurers, the city offers shipwreck tours, scuba diving and kayaking excursions. Historical sites in the city include the Besser Museum and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
  • TripBuzz found 25 things to do with kids in or near Alpena, Michigan.
  • From Lee's Miniature Golf to Beaver Lake, the Alpena area offers 25 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • A part of scenic Northern Michigan, Alpena is a quaint, intimate town with many historic, nature and cultural sites. Offering access to Lake Huron and Thunder Bay River, it is a popular travel destination for both outdoor and water enthusiasts. For adventurers, the city offers shipwreck tours, scuba diving and kayaking excursions. Historical sites in the city include the Besser Museum and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.
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1.0 Miles
100% 19 votes
Mini Golf 1016 South State Ave, Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
Lee's Miniature Golf is a miniature golf course reputed as being particularly challenging. The course features several obstacles that players must circumvent. Lee's also maintains a food cart and an arcade room.
10.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Lake Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
Beaver Lake is a county park off the shore of the spring-fed Beaver Lake, known for its particularly clear water. The park maintains multiple campsites along with various hiking trails. Available activities include fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking.
0.6 Miles
83% 23 votes
Beaches Bay View Avenue & South State Avenue, Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
Located on the shores of Lake Huron, Starlite Beach features scenic views, barbecue pits, restrooms, and a large playground. There is also a pavilion for large picnics or family gatherings.
2.1 Miles
25% 4 votes
Bowling 2192 US 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707 MoreLess Info
Bowling fun for the general public is provided at Thunder Bowl Lanes, which also is home to several youth programs, tournaments, and leagues. There is also an on-site pub restaurant that serves 14 different draft beers.
0.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks North 9th Avenue & West Oldfield Street, Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
As a concrete skate park, Riverside Skate Park offers skaters of all skill levels a variety of challenges to skate through. The park has a half-pipe, as well as ramps and rails for skaters to ride on.
0.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks Ninth Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707 MoreLess Info
Featuring a concrete skate park, Riverside Skate Park/Water Tower Park offers visitors half pipes and stairs for skateboarding and inline skating. The park is located next to pier that is open to the public for fishing.
1.4 Miles
98% 53 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 491 Johnston Street, Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
The Besser Museum in Alpena covers science, art, and history topics. It also features the Sky Theater Planetarium, the fine arts collection, and the Geology and Fossil Parkwith special topics such as dinosaur bones and American realism.
0.1 Miles
86% 14 votes
Libraries 211 North First Avenue, Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
Along with traditional library offerings like books, music, and movies, the Alpena County Library has an extensive historical research area with the local archives. Programs and events are also held throughout the year like the Author in the Fall lecture series.
1.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 751 Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707 MoreLess Info
Northern Lights Arena is a twin-sheet ice rink that is the home of a junior hockey league team and hosts amateur leagues throughout the year. The facility is also available for scheduled open skating, camps, and learn to skate sessions.
0.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
National & State Parks South State Avenue & Prentiss Street, Alpena, MI MoreLess Info
Bayview Park is notable for its spacious views of Lake Huron. Walkers and cyclists enjoy the view from the expansive trails. Visitors can bring a lunch to the picnic area, which also has a playground, tennis court, and basketball court.
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