12. Besser Bell Natural Area
If you like history and being outdoors, visit Besser Bell Natural Area
forest where
the old village of Bell once thrived. The hike includes one of Michigan’s
last remaining stands of virgin white pine.
13. Covered Wooden Bridge
The covered wooden bridge, connecting Duck Park to Island Park, is
the perfect setting for a family photo. This unique and one of a kind
structure was built in 2015 of hand-hewn timbers, a gift to the community
from a local resident.
14. Alpena Boat Harbor
a relaxing moment watching boats come into port. This is this best
location to get a picture of Little Red, the City of Alpena’s lighthouse.
15. Dark Sky Preserve Parks
With light pollution readings among the lowest in the Great Lakes
region, Alpena is a prime location for viewing the cosmos. Alpena is
centrally located to 3 of the state’s newest Dark Sky Preserve parks.
See the constellations of the northern hemisphere like you’ve never
seen them before. If you are lucky, you may be able to get a glimpse
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son’s Harbor, or Negwegon State Park for remarkable views.
16. Lake Huron Beaches
Northeast Michigan is unique in that no matter where you are, you
are never far from a park or a beach. Escaping the stress of life is
easy in this region embraced by clear blue water and lush green
forests. Find sandy beaches within the City of Alpena, in the village
of Ossineke, and at state parks including Rockport State Recreation
Area, Negwegon State Park and Thompson’s Harbor State Park
(which includes a collection of sand dunes).
17. Visit an Inland Lake
The Alpena region is home to many inland lakes. Grand Lake,
Long Lake, Fletcher’s Floodwaters, Lake Winyah, and Hubbard
18. Farmer’s Market
grown vegetables and fruits. The Farmer’s market is located at Miche
ke-wis Park in the summer and in the Alpena Mall in the winter.
19. Ocqueoc Falls
Put on your water shoes and wade into Ocqueoc Falls, the Lower
Peninsula’s largest waterfall, and the only universally accessible
waterfall in the United States. An ideal destination for everyone.
20. Paul Bunyan & Babe Statues
Get a close-up photo with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
share with your friends.
21. Yoga on the beach
An excellent way to start your day on the sunrise side of Michigan
is to wake up with a yoga class on the beach. Many unique classes
22. Fishing
Whether you’re taking the kids out to create some memories, or
on the hunt for the next trophy catch, Northeast Michigan is the
300,000 acres of open water in the 4-county Northeast Michigan
area and nearly 100 accessible bodies of water. Locations for
23. Biking
Everyone from road cyclists, trail bikers, and afternoon cruisers will
terrain for beginner to advanced mountain bike riders. Winding
country roads provide smooth surfaces for road cyclists traveling to
on a tranquil loop throughout the city.
24. Kayak, Canoe, Stand Up Paddleboard
Being 66% water and boasting over 1,000 miles of shoreline, the
Alpena area is a destination for water trail enthusiasts. Quiet rivers
and lakes provide a serene setting for an afternoon of gliding on
the water, wildlife watching, or daydreaming.
25. Festivals
Alpena has a selection of unique festivals that occur throughout
the year like the Michigan Brown Trout Festival, the Posen Potato
Festival, Thunder Bay Folk Fest, Fossil Fest, beer and wine festivals
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tAlpena.com to see what’s going to be happening during your visit.
https://www.visitalpena.com/events/
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