Convention & Visitors Bureau
420 N. Second Ave • Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 340-2288
www.VisitAlpena.com
Cover Photo Anneliese Mathia
Publisher & Printer Allegra Alpena
President and CEO
Alpena Convention &
Visitors Bureau Mary Beth Stutzman
Editor Mary Beth Stutzman
Contributing Writers Mary Beth Stutzman
Jessica Morasky
Nicole Carr
Graphic Designer Amanda Pilarski
Advertising Sales Ray Spain
Cynthia Klimczak
Advertising Sales Office Allegra Alpena
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Alpena, MI 49707
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Contents
Features
5 2018 Annual Events
6 Planning A Trip To Alpena
7 Living Social In Our Sanctuary
10 27 Spots Worth Pulling Over For
12 Navigating Beyond Our Borders
14 The Nation's Bass Fishing Hotspot
16 Outdoor Yoga
40 History & Heritage
43 Our Sanctuary By Starlight
44 13 Unique Wedding Location
Categories
18 Hotels, Motels, Resorts
19 Cottages, Cabins, B&B’s
21 Camping
22 Attractions
24 Area Map
26 Lighthouses
26 Tours
28 Fresh Tastes
29 Dining, Wine, Soda & Beer Tasting
30 Shopping
30 Outdoor Recreation
33 Indoor Recreation
33 Spa & Massage
33 Parks & Trails
35 Art, Theatre, Museums, Library
37 Services & Organizations
38 Accommodations
Snow Eaters;
Courtesy Anna Skowronek
Background Image: Winter Sun Over The Bay; Courtesy Shirley Helwig
4 Sanctuary of the Great Lakes