Blair Street Pier - The Blair Street Pier has become one of Alpena’s hottest destinations in the
favorite time of day at the Blair Street Pier.
End of Blair Street at Lake Huron, Alpena, MI
Use hashtags: #visitalpena #sanctuaryofthegreatlakes #blairstreetpier #lakehuron #puremichigan
#thirdcoast #alpena
Catch of the Day - Whether you are on Lake Huron, the Thunder Bay River, or one of our numerous
inland lakes in the Alpena area, show us your catch of the day! Depending on the lake,
the Alpena area is known for plentiful bass, walleye, trout, and salmon.
The Breakwall - Alpena’s Small Boat Harbor holds a beautiful pier for walking, jogging, and
spectacular panoramic photo opportunities. Miles and miles of Lake Huron coastline is the
backdrop for this Pure Michigan photo experience. You can also spot Little Red lighthouse from
the end of the breakwall. 250 Prentiss St. Alpena, MI (this address is to the Alpena Yacht Club,
you will see the pier in the background right by the club)
Use hashtags: #visitalpena #lakehuron #alpena #sanctuaryofthegreatlakes #boatharbor #breakwall
#picoftheday #photoop
45th Parallel Sign
Alpena! This iconic sign is a tourist magnet and you won’t want to leave without the token “we
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Use hashtags: #visitalpena #45parallel #alpena #halfwaytoequator #halfwaytonorthpole
#sanctuaryofthegreatlakes #travel #visitalpena #alpenaphotoop
Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox - Revisit the tall tales of American Folklore just 15 miles south
of Alpena in Ossineke, MI. Snap a photo of you and your friends hanging out with Paul and his
trusty blue ox, Babe. Some say this is the original birthplace of Paul and who are we to disagree!
Use hashtags: #visitalpena #paulandbabe #talltales #sanctuaryofthegreatlakes #puremichigan
#blueox #ossineke #miadventure #alpena
Walking with Dinosaurs - Another roadside wonder in the village of Ossineke, just 10 miles
south of Alpena, where you can pretend to walk through prehistoric times with none other than
the dinosaurs of Dinosaur Gardens. Capture a photo with a T-Rex (who else has done this?!)
Use hashtags: #visitalpena #dinosaurgardens #walkwiththedinosaurs #prehistoric #walkthroughtime
#alpena #sanctuaryofthegreatlakes #outdooradventure #dinosaurs
Sunrises & Sunsets - From dusk ‘til dawn, nothing says sunrise and sunset like the east coast
of Michigan. From the tranquil waters of the Thunder Bay River to the waves of Lake Huron
Best spots for a sunrise: Rise and shine and set up your camera anywhere along the beaches
of Lake Huron. Thomson Park, Starlite Beach, and Bay View Park are great Lake Huron lo-
State St in Alpena, MI.
Best spots for a sunset: Looking to the west on the Thunder Bay River at Washington Avenue
Park is a great spot for a sunset view in town. Any of the multiple inland lakes are also
fantastic viewing locations.
Use hashtags: #visitalpena #sunrise or #sunset #puremichigan #sanctuaryofthegreatlakes
#alpena #mieastcoast #mialpena
The Lighthouses - The Old and New Presque Isle Lighthouses are easily accessible by vehicle or
road bike spring through fall and make the perfect Northern Michigan backdrops. Take a photo
from the top of the lighthouses for a scenic view. New Presque Isle light is the tallest accessible
lighthouse on the Great Lakes and on a clear day you can even see Duck Island, Canada.
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse - 5295 E. Grand Lake Rd. Presque Isle, MI
New Presque Isle Lighthouse - 4500 E. Grand Lake Rd. Presque Isle, MI
Use hashtags: #visitalpena #presqueisle #lighthouses #alpena #sanctuaryofthegreatlakes
#lakehuron #mieastcoast #puremichigan #hauntedalpena
Sunshine and waves from Blair Street Pier, courtesy Tracey Atkinson
Harvest Moon over Mich e ke wis, courtesy Lauri Ayala
Fishing Lake Huron, courtesy Amy Martin
Mich e ke wis Beach sunrise, courtesy Avi Loren Fox
Right: New Presque Isle Lighthouse swings, courtesy Chris Scarlett