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Alpena City Hall [Historic Site], 208 N. First Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4158. The first of the 20th century government buildings built on the Alpena government square was the Alpena City Hall, which was designed by clerk & manager of Bay City and built by Richard Collins of Alpena at a cost of $50. This stately structure blends Georgian and other classical elements in a public building design formula established in Michigan by David Gibb's courthouse & followed by those of Claire Allen. Part of the Sweetwater Trail.

Alpena County Courthouse [Historic Site], 720 Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989)356-0930. An imposing Art Deco public building, probably the first public building constructed of poured Portland cement material in Alpena. Built in 1935. Architect William H. Kuni of Detroit designed the structure. The Portland cement was prepared from locally quarried limestone. The courthouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Alpena Light, Alpena, MI 49707 [Lighthouse], Phone: (989)354-4181.  While the Alpena Light may not be a typical lighthouse, it does meet the criteria to be called one. Located at the mouth of the Thunder Bay River, the 80-foot skeletal tower is best viewed from the transient docks at the City of Alpena’s Marina. Called "Sputnik" (resembles the Russian space satellite) and "Little Red" by locals, it is said this oft dismissed light is "Long on duty, short on beauty." Believed to be the only lighthouse of this type in the U.S., the station was built of wood in 1877, rebuilt of wood in 1888 and finally constructed of steel in 1914. An automated active aid to navigation, the Alpena Light originally housed a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. If you are smitten by Little Red, you may be interested to know that its likeness has been preserved in a collectible reproduction by Harbour Lights. Available at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce, the special commemorative lighthouse sells for $49.-with $10.- going toward Great Lakes Lighthouse preservation.

Arzo Sports and Fun Park [Amusement Park], 6051 U.S. 23 North, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 358-1111. Featuring golf driving range, mini golf, go-kart track, batting cages, video games and more. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, seven days a week, 10am to 10pm. ARZO...Making All Your Sports and Fun More Enjoyable!

Aviation North Air Color Tours [Fall Color Tours], 1593 Airport Road, PO Box 186, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989)356-6361. See our great fall colors from above, fly over our area lighthouse, check out house hunting properties or just the town of Alpena. From the sky during the color change Alpena is a great view in itself. Aviation North of Alpena offers walk-on air color tours weekends during the color season.

Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan [Museum, Planetarium], 491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2202. Come visit Northeast Michigan's center for art, history and science with our displays of arts and crafts, native Americans, geology, industry, and a recreated 1890's street of shops. Our 19th century historic buildings including the Green School, Spratt Church, Maltz exchange Bank, and McKay Log Cabin. Planetarium shows are offered on Sundays.

City of Alpena Heritage Riverwalk [Walking Tour], 208 N. First Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2196.  This historically-oriented walking tour along the Thunder Bay River in downtown Alpena begins at South Riverfront Park (behind the Armory on Water Street), following the river north, crossing over the Ninth Avenue Bridge, then following the river south and ending at South Riverfront Park. The walk includes newly constructed boardwalk as well as integrating a portion of the city’s 13.5 mile Bi-Path. The overall objective of the River Walk is to demonstrate the importance of Lake Huron and the Thunder Bay River in the development of Alpena and its unique maritime culture. The River Walk is being developed in stages, but a good portion of the walk has been laid out and is worthy of a stroll. After visiting South Riverfront Park, where new interpretive signs have been installed, cross Second Avenue to connect with the existing Bi-Path. Follow to Island Mill Park and LaMarre Park, ending at Water Tower Park after crossing the Ninth Avenue Bridge. Continue to North Riverfront park down Oldfield to Pine to Fletcher Street, passing the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center and the Fletcher Street Brewing Company. Cross Second Avenue to North Riverfront Park. You will be across the river from where you began. Walk across the Second Avenue Bridge to return.

Dinosaur Gardens, LLC [Amusement Park], 11160 US Highway 23 South, Ossineke, MI 49766, Phone: (989) 471-5477. World renowned reproduction of over 25 prehistoric birds and dinosaurs on a 40 acre tract of land split by Devil River. We feature a brontosaurus over 80 feet long weighing over 60,000 pounds. There is also an 18 hole miniature golf course. We have a gift shop and snack bar. Special rates available for school groups in the spring. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, 7 days a week. Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm weekends in September after Labor Day.

Direct Skate Shop & Riverside Skate Park [Skate Park], 835 W. Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-7758. Retail skateboard, snowboard and BMX bicycle shop. Shoes, clothing and safety gear. Everything for the skateboarder, snowboarder or biker. Riverside Skate Park is a 15,000 sq. feet surface area for skateboarding and inline skating (no bikes allowed) with 14 ramps and elements, including a halfpipe and a Mini Skate Park designed for the beginning skater with ramps 3-4 feet high. Safety equipment is recommended, and skating enthusiasts use at their own risk.

Fletcher Street Brewing Company, LLC [Brewery], 124 West Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2314. Whether you are a confirmed beer lover or would just like to try something new, an enjoyable time is always on tap at Fletcher Street Brewing Company’s Tasting Room in Alpena. Six different microbrews are available for sampling, including the award winning “Lumber Lager Red”. Six different sodas may also be sampled including “RipSaw Root Beer”. The Fletcher Street Brewing Company is part of a major redevelopment of the former Fletcher Paper Mill, which includes the Maritime Heritage Trail and bike path along the north bank of the Thunder Bay River and the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. Winter hours are 4 to 10pm Monday through Thursday and 4pm to Midnight Friday and Saturday. Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) 2 to 10pm Monday through Thursday; 2pm to Midnight Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. Meet the Brewer every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6 to 8pm. Trivia night is every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7pm. Live entertainment Friday night. Check the web site for updated brew listing, entertainment schedule and where to find our products. Brewery tours are available for groups.

Huron Lights Museum & Gift Shop [Museum, Gift Shop], 7406 US 23 N, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-3600. Now you have a one-stop shop for all your lighthouse news and information. Travel back in time to the days where light keepers and life stations were a way of life. Stroll the grounds and enjoy numerous displays of life boats, fog bells, buoys of all kinds, anchors, photos, hands on displays and historical artifacts. BUSES ARE WELCOME! Starting in 2009 we will be able to handle buses and large groups. Please call ahead for groups over ten. Open 7-days a week from 10am to 7pm from May through Christmas Eve.

JJ's Awesome Acres [Amusement Park], 1120 US-23, North, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4414. Voted #1 People's Choice, challenging 18 holes course of adventure golf with waterfall, most exciting go-kart track in the area with Formula K go-carts. Wet and Wild bumper boats and a water cannon, game room, pavilion available for groups and parties, air bounce for the little ones. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, seven days a week. May and September weekends only. American owned and operated.

Laser Team Challenge-Extreme Laser Tag [Amusement Center], 230 Water Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 464-4937. The Mission of Laser Team Challenge is to provide a fun indoor/outdoor activity for families, groups and individuals - promoting planning and teamwork in a safe setting and in a manner suitable for all ages, genders and skill levels lasting from two hours to up to six hours for 10 to 30 people at a time. Our equipment includes three types of guns. All the guns use harmless infrared technology (much like your television remote) and can shoot up to 600 feet. We have added an outdoor location - Besser Woods (behind Northern Lights Arena and Thunder Bay Recreation Center). We also host “open games” that are open to everyone. Check our website for day and times of games.

Middle Island Keeper's Lodge & Boat Tours [Lighthouse, Tours], Middle Island Light Station, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 884-2722. Middle Island Keeper's Lodge & Boat Tours, Middle Island is an unspoiled rustic retreat located on Lake Huron between Thunder Bay and Presque Isle in Alpena County. Middle Island Boat Tours take lighthouse aficionados on a nautical tour of the island and the waters surrounding it. Don't forget to bring your camera! Afterward, dock at Middle Island, and take part in an island nature walk and tour of the restoration efforts of the lighthouse and the Keepers' quarters. Boat tours are Saturdays at 10 am and reservations are needed! Overnight lodging is also available in the former Foghorn Building, with accommodations for up to eight people. This rustic lodge offers guests the experience of staying on an uninhabited island while still having modern conveniences at their disposal. Better yet, it offers panoramic views of the water and lighthouse! Propane appliances and heated outdoor showers included

Morning Star Evergreens [Christmas Tree Farm], 13021 Behning Rd, Ossineke, MI 49766, Phone: (989) 471-2095. Open from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Hours on Sat are from 11am until dark and Sunday 1pm until dark, weekdays are 3pm until dark. Sleigh rides (or wagon rides if there is no snow) are offered on the first two Saturdays in December. Phone for directions.

Northern Lights Arena [Ice Skating, Indoor Track], 751 Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI 48707, Phone: (989) 356-1878. Come by to skate, take a walk or run around the free indoor track, see a game or practice, see one of the many concerts held every year or just stop by and check out all this great facility has to offer.

Partridge Point Wetland [Wetland Tour], 1175 N. Partridge Point Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4812. Unique lagoon and barrier wetland on the shore of Lake Huron's Thunder Bay. Walk over 1/4 mile of boardwalks that will take you out into this fresh water coastal marsh. Observe a variety of wetland creatures from three separate observation decks, each providing its own special view. A very knowledgeable staff is available by appointment to explain and guide you on your tour. Open May 1 to October 31

St. Bernard Catholic Church [Historic Site], 322 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2676. In 1861, Bishop Frederic Baraga (1797-1868) came from Sault Ste Marie to Alpena where he founded a catholic church, it did not have a resident pastor until 1966 when it was named for St. Bernard, the foundation of the stone structure was laid in 1880, this structure completed by the Irish in 1884. It houses the oldest catholic parish between Bay City and Cheboygan.

Stoney Acres Winery [Winery], 4268 Truckey Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1041. Taste and purchase locally-made wine at Stoney Acres Winery in Alpena. Stoney Acres makes several different kinds of grape and fruit wines including Silver City White (Reisling), Silver City Red (Merlot) and Thunder Bay Red (Concord), and more than a half-dozen fruit wines including several berry varieties and cherry, pear and apple. Try our new hand-dipped wine truffles and chocolate bark! Stoney Acres carries a full line of beer and wine-making supplies and ingredients, winery clothing and apparel, games, novelty gift items and wine accessories. Tasting Room Hours in the spring and summer are Sunday through Monday noon until 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday 11am - 6pm and Friday and Saturday 11am - 8pm. The tasting room is open year 'round. Call ahead for winter and holiday hours.

Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse [Lighthouse], Thunder Bay Island, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (800) 425-7362

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary/Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center [Marine Sanctuary], 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-8805. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary preserves a national treasure, nearly 200 historic shipwrecks in and around the bay. You can explore history and archaeology of these wrecks at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, the sanctuary's 20,000 square riverfront headquarters. With exhibits on Great Lakes maritime history and shipwrecks, NOAA's Science on a Sphere exhibit, a sanctuary store, state of the art education spaces, high-definition theater and archaeological conservation lab, the admission-free center is a great destination and the best place to begin exploring Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay Theatre [Theatre], 400 North Second Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2267.  The only year-round professional theatre in Northeast Michigan.

Treaty of Saginaw Marker of 1819 [Historic Site], Michigan Historic Marker, Roadside Park, Alpena Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 373-3559. The Thunder Bay River Boundary of the Cession of 1819 was the last Michigan treaty to be negotiated in the state. It ceded important area of Michigan from the Chippewa, Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes to the United States. Six million acres with the Thunder Bay River as the northern boundary. The plaque on the second avenue bridge identifies this boundary. The treaty was significant in establishing areas for white settlers and in the use of the Michigan baseline as a standard in surveying.

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