Location: Alpena
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Alpena /ælˈpiːnə/ is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alpena County. It is considered to be part of northern Michigan. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is located in the city. The population was 10,483 at the 2010 census. The population swells with a large number of visitors in the summer.
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1. Thunder Bay Theatre
2. Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By D4694WYsarahp
Beautiful! We loved the BoyScouts created info plaques along the trail. Short hike, less than a mile.
3. Alpena Adventures
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Adventure company providing kayak rentals and river trips. We also do hiking and shipwreck snorkeling excursions.
4. Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
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5.0 based on 128 reviews
The Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center is a visitor center for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, featuring exciting exhibits for all ages. The exhibit, "Exploring the Shipwreck Century", includes a full-size replica of a wooden Great Lakes schooner and a shipwreck where visitors can walk the decks, feel a Great Lakes storm, and touch the massive timbers of the boat resting on the lake bottom -without getting wet!
Reviewed By AlpenaBill - Alpena, United States
Great place to visit with or without children. Lots of information about Great Lakes history. Very interesting and we will visit often.
5. Alpena Shipwreck Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Explore the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The crystal clear waters and our large ‘glass bottom’ viewing wells allow you to dive the wrecks – without getting wet. During our 2 hour cruise you will experience the magnificently preserved shipwrecks and the scenic shorelines of Thunder Bay. Learn the exciting tales of many famous ships and the history, legends and lore of Lake Huron.
6. Mich-e-ke-wis Park
7. Starlite Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Travelinklan - Frankenmuth, United States
We bought ice cream from the Dairy Queen and went back to the beach to eat our ice cream and enjoy the view. Always a well-kept beach with plenty of room to spread out. Because we visited in September, only a few people were there. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the beach and spectacular view.
