- Our list of the best things to do in Alpena, Michigan, features the top 29 nearby activities — including 13 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Alpena, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Alpena, MI
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Alpena's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary provides information on the Great Lakes area and on sunken ships. The sanctuary also offers information on the area's shipping and transportation history in addition to multiple dsplays and exhibits that are interactive.
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Located in Alpena, te Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary features a two hour cruise of perserved shipwrecks in Thunder Bay. Traveling on the Lady Michigan tour boat, guests can view the underwater from the lower level complete with 'glass bottom' windows.
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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.
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Long Rapids Road & Gilchrist Avenue, Alpena, MI
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Situated around Thunder Bay River, Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses 500 acres and is made up of meadows, marsh areas and woodlands. The park can be used for fishing, hiking and viewing of wildlife including ducks and geese.
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Alpena Bi-Path is a bicycle path that spans 18.5 total miles. It winds throughout the city of Alpena, and offers views of Lake Huron, Thunder Bay River, and local historic landmarks.
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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.
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Thunder Bay Winery makes a variety of red and white wines from locally-grown cold-climate grapes. They welcome visitors for tastings and tours, and have a full-service restaurant on site for lunch and dinner.
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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.
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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.
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Housed in a century-old building, Thunder Bay Theatre offers a year-round slate of mainstage productions, educational shows and workshops. Productions include plays and musicals with offerings suitable for both adults and children.