Where small-town charm meets artistic expression and modern comfort.
Where it all began, on the shores of Lake Huron and the banks of Thunder Bay River. The heart of this Northeast Michigan community is Downtown Alpena.
Historic downtown Alpena is located in Northeast Michigan on the shores of the Thunder Bay River and a few minutes walk from Lake Huron. As one of the most significant ports of the lumber era, downtown Alpena is home to a significant amount of historic buildings from the turn of the 19th century that have been preserved & renovated over the years. The banks of the river were stacked high with white pine forested from the interior of the region and floated down the river to be loaded on to ships waiting in the harbor.
Today, downtown Alpena is home to over 200 businesses, including six art galleries, two live theaters, a movie theater, a winery, headquarters to the only Marine Sanctuary located on the Great Lakes, and a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, and boutique shops. The quaint streets are bustling with small-town charm, melding with public art, garden green-space, and modern commerce.
Downtown Scoops makes it's home in historic Downtown Alpena. We offer 24 flavors of hand dipped ice cream, as well as shakes, malts, mixers and sundaes. More Info
Established in 1892, this is Alpena’s oldest saloon. Enjoy upscale dining with a casual, historic atmosphere. Lucky visitors might also catch a glimpse of Agnes, the saloon’s resident ghost. More Info
An upscale art gallery located in the heart of downtown Alpena specializing in talented local artists. Over 20 artists on display with prices ranging from affordable gift ideas to serious... More Info
Your fairy tale event awaits you at the historic Fletcher Street Depot on beautiful Thunder Bay River. Perfect pairing of elegance and industrial! More Info
Studio Rubedo is a contemporary art gallery & artist workshop with a mission to transmute matter & mind for the benefit of all. It features the artwork of Brian Schorn and other artists. More Info
Downtown Scoops makes it's home in historic Downtown Alpena. We offer 24 flavors of hand dipped ice cream, as well as shakes, malts, mixers and sundaes.
More
An upscale art gallery located in the heart of downtown Alpena specializing in talented local artists. Over 20 artists on display with prices ranging from affordable gift ideas to serious collectors of original art
More
Established in 1892, this is Alpena’s oldest saloon. Enjoy upscale dining with a casual, historic atmosphere. Lucky visitors might also catch a glimpse of Agnes, the saloon’s resident ghost.
More
Studio Rubedo is a contemporary art gallery & artist workshop with a mission to transmute matter & mind for the benefit of all. It features the artwork of Brian Schorn and other artists.
More
Your fairy tale event awaits you at the historic Fletcher Street Depot on beautiful Thunder Bay River. Perfect pairing of elegance and industrial!
More
Where small-town charm meets artistic expression and modern comfort.
Where it all began, on the shores of Lake Huron and the banks of Thunder Bay River. The heart of this Northeast Michigan community is Downtown Alpena.
Historic downtown Alpena is located in Northeast Michigan on the shores of the Thunder Bay River and a few minutes walk from Lake Huron. As one of the most significant ports of the lumber era, downtown Alpena is home to a significant amount of historic buildings from the turn of the 19th century that have been preserved & renovated over the years. The banks of the river were stacked high with white pine forested from the interior of the region and floated down the river to be loaded on to ships waiting in the harbor.
Today, downtown Alpena is home to over 200 businesses, including six art galleries, two live theaters, a movie theater, a winery, headquarters to the only Marine Sanctuary located on the Great Lakes, and a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, and boutique shops. The quaint streets are bustling with small-town charm, melding with public art, garden green-space, and modern commerce.
