Alpena
Sunrise Side
General Information
Other Name: A warm and friendly port, District: Michigan, State: Mid West, United States of America
Area: 9.1 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
Long Distance Code: +1(989)
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Alpena is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Alpena County.[3] It is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.Despite its small population, it is by far the largest city in sparsely-populated Northeast Michigan lower peninsula, serving as its commercial and cultural hub. It is considered to be one of the two anchor cities of Northern Michigan, along with Traverse City. While tourism is an important component of the area''s economy, both Alpena and Rogers City have an industrial base.Alpena''s primary shopping center is the Alpena Mall, a small enclosed shopping mall featuring approximately 20 stores, with JCPenney as the anchor store.Location
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Live theatre performances have been given at this theatre for 40 years. The membership is all volunteer thus offering fine entertainment from musicals to drama and comedies.
Built in 1914, it''s the Only remaining flour mill within Alpena County This gambrel roof structure housed a prosperous mill until 1956 Much of the remaining equipment, chutes and bagging stations are still in place Its presently the workshop and showroom of the Bayviewer Chair Co, makers of cedar outdoor wood furniture.
Special collections at this library include genealogy, bestsellers, large print, audios, videos, CD ROMs, internet, word processors, 12 newspapers/242 magazines. Authors in the fall and Children''s Book Club.
One-mile foot trail, through an area formerly inhabited by the people of the Village of Bell. Some remains of buildings, a virgin stand of white pine trees, a lagoon and beautiful beach. Located 14 miles north of Alpena.
The whole family can get hooked on fishing during a Lake Huron fishing charter. Booking a charter is easy.
Located 20 miles southwest of Alpena and offers a more challenging terrain for beginner through advanced skiers. Over 14 miles of hilly, heavily wooded terrain await you on this trail – great cross county skiing available here.
Make a memorable picnic with the fruits of local farmer''s labors, brought to town at the Alpena Farmer''s Market, behind City Hall .
Challenging 18 holes of adventure mini golf with waterfall, most exciting go-kart track in the area with Formula K go-karts, thrilling adult go-karts and mini-karts on a second track. Modern and safe equipment. Wet and wild bumper boats and water cannon, game room. A pavilion is available for groups and parties with air bounce for the little ones. Thrills and chills in the new paintball arena, where you will experience an adrenaline rush from the moment the ref. says begin. Comfortable spot for spectators to view this exciting sport.
Northeast Michigan''s Center for Art, History and Science. Indoor art, history, American Indian and early industry exhibits can be viewed here at this outdoor 19th century historic building complex. Do not miss the Sunday planetarium shows.
Along Alpena’s shoreline offers beach volleyball courts, tennis, children''s play areas, and a picnic area During the summer months, a pavilion is available for special evenings of fun and is used in winter as an indoor ice rink and an outdoor ice rink is also available. McRae Park, at the end of Second Avenue features ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and a children''s play area.