The Village of Alanson is serenely nestled on the bank of the Crooked River, a major link in the Inland Waterway of Northern Michigan, making it easily accessible by either boat or automobile. We are conveniently located 10 miles north of Petoskey on U.S. 31 and M-68. The Village was first settled in 1875 and incorporated in 1905 during the great Michigan lumber boom. Our Village retains the character of that bygone era even though visitors will find the sawmills are long gone. The Downtown area is contained in several short blocks that place many shops and services within easy walking distance. Shoppers can browse for antiques, flowers, fresh baked goodies or visit the hairdresser, bank and post office. The are restaurants galore, a first class hotel, and a hardware store that is a historical landmark. For tranquility, walk the boardwalk along the river, sit on the Island for a fresh breeze off the water, or sit among the fragrant flowers on the Hillside Gardens. You will find Alanson is “a Place to Enjoy….a Place to Remember”.

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

Inland Water Route Historical Museum, River Street, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 557-2205. The Museum is a well lighted, air-conditioned, handicapped accessible facility. Plan 15-35 min to view our exhibits. Open Summer hours (May - Nov): W F Sa Su 10am - 2pm. Winter hours (Dec-Apr) Saturday and Sunday 11am - 1pm. Special tours by prior arrangement. We are located on River Street, one block from the swing bridge on Crooked River, and right off US 31. We are dedicated to maintaining and preserving the History of the Inland Water Route of northern Michigan. We have nice displays that include photos and artifacts on each community along the entire water route, including Conway, Oden, Ponshewaing, Alanson, Indian River, Topinabee, and Cheboygan. We also have special focus displays on logging, railroad use, and lodging as it pertained to the early settlement years of the water route. Visit our gift shop with Old Charts (repos), relief maps of each lake, hats, coffee mugs, place mats, coasters, sweatshirts and more. We also have two books related to the water route that we publish. These are very good easy summer reading books. They are In the Wake of the Topinabee by Browne, and Then Came May by Hufford.

DINING & FOOD:  BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS

Places to Stay:  Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts

Crooked River Lodge & Snowmobile Rental, 6845 US-31 N, Alanson, Michigan 49706, Phone: (231) 548-5000

Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Two Loons Lagoon, PO Box 231, 7838 Lagoon Drive, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 548-5802

Vacation Rentals North, PO Box 336, Conway, MI 49722, Phone: (231) 487-9047

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS,  SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.

Buck Trail Ranch Pheasant Preserve [Hunting Preserve], 3851 Banwell Road, Alanson, MI 497706, Phone: (231) 548-5402

Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga [Private Campground], 11000 Camp Petosega Road, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 347-6536

Canoe Hut At Ryde Marine [Canoe & Kayak Rental], 9088 Marina Drive, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 348-7040

Crooked River Lodge & Snowmobile Rental, 6845 US-31 N, Alanson, Michigan 49706, Phone: (231) 548-5000

Eagle Beach Golf Links [Golf Course], 5801 Sunset Blvd., Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 548-9795

El Rancho Campers Country Club & Condo Association [Private Campground], 6732 M-68, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 548-2600

Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Courses], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Maple Ridge Club [Golf Course], 3459 S Us Highway 31, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 529-6574

Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Ryde Marine [Boat & Pontoon Rentals], 9088 Marina Drive, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 347-8273

Services

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Domain Names, Web Hosting, Online Marketing Services and Website Design], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Shopping:  antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

Dutch Oven Bakery [Bakery], 7611 S US Highway 31, P.O. Box 900, Alanson, MI 49706, Phone: (231) 548-2231

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