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Alpena is the county seat for Alpena County. It is located at the mouth of Thunder Bay River on Thunder Bay on Lake Huron’s northwestern coastline. W. F. Cullings, a fisherman, became the first settler about 1835. In 1856, George N. Fletcher and three companions from Detroit laid out the village which they named Fremont for General John C. Fremont, but there was another Fremont in Michigan and so this one was given a post office as Alpena, with Daniel Carter becoming its first postmaster on December 2, 1857. Renamed Thunder Bay (it was near Thunder Bay) on January 4, 1859, but changed back to Alpena on February 11, 1859. Incorporated as a city in 1871. Named after its county which was first named Anamickee after a Chippewa Chief, but renamed Alpena, the Indian word for partridge, at the suggestion of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft.
The “old town” section of town located north of the Thunder Bay River has many well preserved turn of the century buildings. The downtown shopping area is conveniently located next door to the marina and attracts many boaters visiting the city. The numerous shipwrecks located in the Thunder Bay Underwater Preserve attract scuba divers fro all over the country. Several charterboat services are available for individuals wishing to try their luck fishing on Thunder Bay. Alpena has numerous fine restaurants, motels and resorts to accommodate tourists visiting the community.
Jesse Besser Museum with its planetarium and Thunder Bay Theatre provide unique cultural experiences. Alpena’s economy is supported by cement production, paper processing and manufacturing automotive and machine parts. Population: 11,354. City Hall: 208 N. First Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, (989) 354-4158
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Attractions
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Alpena City Hall [Historical Site], 208 N. First Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4158
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Alpena County Courthouse [Historical Site], 720 Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-0930
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Alpena Lighthouse, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4181
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Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary
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Aviation North Air Color Tours, 1593 Airport Road, PO Box 186, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6361
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Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, 491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2202
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City of Alpena Heritage Riverwalk, 208 N. First Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2196
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Direct Skate Shop & Riverside Skate Park, 835 W. Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-7758
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JJ's Awesome Acres, 1100 US-23, North, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4414
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Middle Island Lighthouse
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St. Bernard Catholic Church [Historic Site], 322 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-27676
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Stoney Acres Winery, 4268 Truckey Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1041
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Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Thunder Bay Island, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (800) 425-7362
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707,
Phone: (989) 356-8805
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Treaty of Saginaw Marker of 1819, Michigan Historic Marker, Roadside Park, Alpena Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (517) 373-3559
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Dining Out
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Gen-Ars Restaurant, 585 South Ripley Blvd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-8875
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John A Lau Saloon [Restaurant & Saloon], 414 North Second Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-6898
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The Owl Cafe, 121 West Chisolm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6915
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Surf's Cafe, 113 S. Second Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-8811
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Lodging
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40 Winks Motel, 1021 South State Ave, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-5622
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Alpena Motel, 3011 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2178
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Bay Motel, 2107 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6137
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Tell Them You Found Them in Northeastern Michigan Online
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Beach Motel, 1204 S.State Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1820
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Best Western Inn - Alpena, 1286 M-32 West, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-9087
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Big Bear Lodge, 2052 US 23, South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-8573
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Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery, 5005 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3708
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Days Inn - Alpena, 1496 M-32 West, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6118
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Dew Drop Inn Motel, 2469 French Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4414
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Middle Island Keeper's Lodge, Middle Island Light Station, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1385
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Triple H Ranch, 5868 Dietz Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989)356-4069
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Organizations
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Alpena Sportsmen's Club [Gun Range], 4260 M-32W, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-2582
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P.K.Fletcher Gun Club [Gun Range], 113 W.Blair Street, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-4714
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Outdoors
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Alpena Golf Club, 1135 Golf Course Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-5052
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Alpena Sportsmen's Club [Gun Range], 4260 M-32W, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-2582
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Besser Bell Pathway, Mackinaw State Forest, US-23 & County Road 405, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 785-4251
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Big Bucks Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 2310 Grant St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 358-2969
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Bob's Gun Shop [Guns & Gunsmiths], 3089 M 32 W, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1777
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Bounty Hunter Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 4029 Elcajon Beach Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3855
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Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery, 5005 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3708
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Darv's Gun Shop [ Guns & Gunsmiths], 4558 Bloom Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3059
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Direct Skate Shop & Riverside Skate Park, 835 W. Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-7758
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Fast Guns [Guns & Gunsmiths], 1013 Walter St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2274
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Four Seasons Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 9058 Fitzpatrick Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 379-2969
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Gamebird Adventures Inc. [Hunting Preserve], 8479 Indian Reserve Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 727-3569
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Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 N. First Street, City Hall, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 54-4158
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Lake & Stream Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 13395 Park Road, Lachine, MI 49753, Phone: (989) 379-2617
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Laser Team Challenge, 230 Water Street, Alpena , MI 49707, Phone: (989) 464-4937
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Limited Edition Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 3361 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3600
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Long Lake Campgrounds and County Park, 2585 Long Lake Park Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-2401
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Michael's Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 205 W Bosley St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-5540
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Mikey [Sportfishing Charters], 13430 White Ash, Alpena, MI 49707,
Phone: (989) 595-3187
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Norway Ridge Pathway [Bike, Hike & Ski Trail], Werth Road, Mackinaw State Forest, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 785-4251
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P.K.Fletcher Gun Club [Gun Range], 113 W.Blair Street, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-4714
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Partridge Point Wetland, 1175 N. Partridge Point Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4812
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Power Trip Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 512 Thurber, Troy, MI 48085, Phone: (231) 625-9503
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R.J. Dives - Glass Bottom Boat Tours, [Dive Charters & Tours], 606 Ford Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 657-3483
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Ray's Gun Shop [Guns & Gunsmiths], 3266 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3847
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Thunder Bay River [Canoe & Kayak Trip]
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Thunder Bay River State Forest Campground, M-32 & Indian Reserve Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 785-4251
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-8805
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Thunder Bay Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 8201 Kannowski Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-2428
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Trout Scout V Sportfishing Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 220 Richardson Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-9361
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Van's Pro Shop [Archery Equipment & Supplies], 4665 Kirchoff Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, (989) 595-6937
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Wipe Out Charters, 400 East Chisholm Street, Small Boat Harbor
Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3220
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Services
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Shopping
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Stoney Acres Winery, 4268 Truckey Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1041
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