Guidebook for Alpena
Food Scene
Court Yard Ristorante
2024 US-23Great food from scratch, friendly atmosphere.
Burgies
Best burgers in town. Limited hours so check ahead.
Fresh Palate
109 N 2nd AveNice wine and beer selection. Farm to table foods.
Cabin Creek Coffee
201 N 2nd AveCozy spot for coffee, sandwiches and homemade goodies.
Take Five Deli LLC
130 W Chisholm StNowicki's Sausage Shoppe
1224 N 2nd AveDowntown Scoops
101 N 2nd AveGreat ice cream stop in downtown Alpena!
Drinks & Nightlife
Homegrown brewery right in Alpena with daily food specials to delight most pallets.
31 habitants recommandent
Austin Brothers Beer Company
821 W Miller StHomegrown brewery right in Alpena with daily food specials to delight most pallets.
Latitudes Tavern
307 W Chisholm StLocal tavern with nice atmosphere & selection of brews.
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Great old time music on Friday and Saturday nights. Clariss is the oldest serving bartender in the world!
Maplewood Tavern
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Great old time music on Friday and Saturday nights. Clariss is the oldest serving bartender in the world!
Black Sheep Pub
113 S 2nd AveSightseeing
Great Lakes Divers
400 Cedar StThunder Bay Scuba
413 S Ripley BlvdParks & Nature
Duck Park
You can rent kayaks or take nature walk.
Beautiful place to tour lighthouse and ring the big bell!
16 habitants recommandent
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse
5295 E Grand Lake RdBeautiful place to tour lighthouse and ring the big bell!
Just down the road from Old Presque Isle Light house. They have a shelter area for lunch, hiking trails that dart in and out along the beach - very easy to maneuver for kids.
16 habitants recommandent
New Presque Isle Lighthouse
4500 E Grand Lake Rd Just down the road from Old Presque Isle Light house. They have a shelter area for lunch, hiking trails that dart in and out along the beach - very easy to maneuver for kids.
Another great reason to visit the historic port city of Alpena,
the Alpena Bi-Path takes you on a 10-mile scenic joy ride around
Lake Besser, along Thunder Bay River, and through several city
parks and beaches with views of Lake Huron. The entire trail
is asphalt pavement or widened concrete sidewalks, relatively
flat and close to local lodging and restaurants.You’ll find
convenient parking and restrooms at most city parks along
the trail. Altogether, just a fine and pleasant way to spend the
day exploring the scenery and many amenities of Alpena.
Alpena Bi-Path
Alpena Bi-PathAnother great reason to visit the historic port city of Alpena,
the Alpena Bi-Path takes you on a 10-mile scenic joy ride around
Lake Besser, along Thunder Bay River, and through several city
parks and beaches with views of Lake Huron. The entire trail
is asphalt pavement or widened concrete sidewalks, relatively
flat and close to local lodging and restaurants.You’ll find
convenient parking and restrooms at most city parks along
the trail. Altogether, just a fine and pleasant way to spend the
day exploring the scenery and many amenities of Alpena.
Arts & Culture
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
491 Johnson St
Local art, history and science.
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
500 W Fletcher StLocal art, cooking and art classes. Located on the third floor - elevators available.
11 habitants recommandent
Art in the Loft
109 N 2nd AveLocal art, cooking and art classes. Located on the third floor - elevators available.
Essentials
Perch's IGA
1025 U.S. 23 NKipfmiller's Produce & Meats, Inc.
2584 US-23Neiman's Family Market
2205 US-23Shopping
Saturdays & Wednesdays Alpena
Come see some of the best locally grown and produced products Northeast Michigan has to offer. Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, maple syrup, honey, flowers, grass fed beef, homemade sausage, and arts & crafts.
Local Farmers Market
257-299 Park PlSaturdays & Wednesdays Alpena
Come see some of the best locally grown and produced products Northeast Michigan has to offer. Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, maple syrup, honey, flowers, grass fed beef, homemade sausage, and arts & crafts.