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Alpena is the county seat for Alpena County. It is located at the mouth of Thunder Bay River on Thunder Bay on Lake Huron’s northwestern coastline. W. F. Cullings, a fisherman, became the first settler about 1835. In 1856, George N. Fletcher and three companions from Detroit laid out the village which they named Fremont for General John C. Fremont, but there was another Fremont in Michigan and so this one was given a post office as Alpena, with Daniel Carter becoming its first postmaster on December 2, 1857. Renamed Thunder Bay (it was near Thunder Bay) on January 4, 1859, but changed back to Alpena on February 11, 1859. Incorporated as a city in 1871. Named after its county which was first named Anamickee after a Chippewa Chief, but renamed Alpena, the Indian word for partridge, at the suggestion of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft.
The “old town” section of town located north of the Thunder Bay River has many well preserved turn of the century buildings. The downtown Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops area is conveniently located next door to the marina and attracts many boaters visiting the city. The numerous shipwrecks located in the Thunder Bay Underwater Preserve attract scuba divers fro all over the country. Several charterboat services are available for individuals wishing to try their luck fishing on Thunder Bay. Alpena has numerous fine restaurants, motels and resorts to accommodate tourists visiting the community. Jesse Besser Museum with its planetarium and Thunder Bay Theatre provide unique cultural experiences. Alpena’s economy is supported by cement production, paper processing and manufacturing automotive and machine parts. Population: 11,354. City Hall: 208 N. First Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, (989) 354-4158.
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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Alpena City Hall [Historical Site], 208 N. First Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4158
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Alpena Civic Theatre, 401 River St., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3624
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Alpena Light, Alpena, Michigan. Located at the mouth of the Thunder Bay River, the 80-foot skeletal tower is best viewed from the transient docks at the City of Alpena’s Marina. Called "Sputnik" (resembles the Russian space satellite) and "Little Red" by locals, it is said this oft dismissed light is "Long on duty, short on beauty." Believed to be the only lighthouse of this type in the U.S., the station was built of wood in 1877, rebuilt of wood in 1888 and finally constructed of steel in 1914. An automated active aid to navigation, the Alpena Light originally housed a Fourth Order Fresnel lens.
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Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-4158.
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Aviation North Air Color Tours, 1593 Airport Road, PO Box 186, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6361
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Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan [Museum & Planetarium], 491 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2202. Come visit Northeast Michigan's center for art, history and science with our displays of arts and crafts, native Americans, geology, industry, and a recreated 1890's street of shops. Our 19th century historic buildings including the Green School, Spratt Church, Maltz exchange Bank, and McKay Log Cabin. Planetarium shows are offered on Sundays.
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City of Alpena Heritage Riverwalk, 208 N. First Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2196
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Direct Skate Shop & Riverside Skate Park, 835 W. Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-7758
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JJ's Awesome Acres, 1100 US-23, North, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4414
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Middle Island Lighthouse
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Middle Island Light Station Tours [Boat Tour], 7406 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 619-1013
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Partridge Point Wetland [Wildlife Viewing], 1175 N. Partridge Point Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4812
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St. Bernard Catholic Church [Historic Site], 322 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-27676
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Stoney Acres Winery, 4268 Truckey Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1041. Taste and purchase locally-made wine at Stoney Acres Winery in Alpena. Stoney Acres makes several different kinds of grape and fruit wines including Silver City White (Reisling), Silver City Red (Merlot), and more than a half-dozen fruit wines including several berry varieties and cherry, pear and apple.
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Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Thunder Bay Island, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (800) 425-7362
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-8805. As part of its mission to educate the public about the significance of shipwrecks, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in partnership with the State of Michigan, has established the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena, Michigan. The center promises to be a vital and popular destination for residents and visitors of all ages, allowing the public to experience and appreciate the estimated 200 shipwrecks in and around Thunder Bay. Visitors will be able to explore shipwrecks in real time via live video feeds, discover the Great Lakes’ rich maritime past through innovative exhibits, and learn how underwater archaeologists work to preserve historic shipwrecks. Fostering these types of experiences is central to the National Marine Sanctuary Program’s goal of inspiring Americans to care about our oceans and Great Lakes.
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Thunder Bay Theatre, Inc., 400 N. Second, P.O. Box 314, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2267
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Treaty of Saginaw Marker of 1819, Michigan Historic Marker, Roadside Park, Alpena Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (517) 373-3559
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DINING & FOOD: BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS
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Burton's Last Resort, 9027 West Long Lake Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-6300
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Gen-Ars Restaurant, 585 South Ripley Blvd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-8875
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John A Lau Saloon [Restaurant & Saloon], 414 North Second Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-6898
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The Owl Cafe, 121 West Chisolm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6915
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Pizza Hut, US 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6655
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Surf's Cafe, 113 S. Second Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-8811
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Places to Stay: Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan
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40 Winks Motel, 1021 South State Ave, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-5622
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Alpena Bay Motel [Motel], 3011 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 9707
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Alpena Cottages [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 8432 Gutchess Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (888) 504-7658
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Alpena Motel [Motel], 3011US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2178
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Bay Motel, 2107 US-23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6137
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Bear Hug Inn [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 10815 Robert Blvd, Alpena, MI 499707, Phone: (418) 437-7419
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Beach Motel, 1204 S.State Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1820
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Best Western Inn - Alpena, 1286 M-32 West, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-9087
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Big Bear Lodge, 2052 US 23, South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-8573
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Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery, 5005 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3708
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Days Inn - Alpena, 1496 M-32 West, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6118
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Dew Drop Inn Motel, 2469 French Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4414
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Falcon Cove, 16857 Stardust Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-2638
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Michigan Bed & Breakfast Guide [Bed & Breakfast Inns], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416
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Middle Island Keeper's Lodge, Middle Island Light Station, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1385
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Neumann's Loafers Retreat, 15186 Beegen Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-5010
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Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416
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Opal’s Landing [Cabin & Cottage Rental], 6555 State Route 32, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 358-2174
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Triple H Ranch, 5868 Dietz Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989)356-4069
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Wes Point Shores, 5315 Long Rapids Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone; (989) 354-8438
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Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc
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Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce, 235 West Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-4181
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Alpena Sportsmen's Club [Gun Range], 4260 M-32W, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-2582
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AMVETS Post 2497, 2900 Connon St., Alpena, MI 49707
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777
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P.K.Fletcher Gun Club [Gun Range], 113 W.Blair Street, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-4714
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OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS, SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.
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Alpena Clay Busters, Inc. [Sporting Clays], 4260 M-32 W, Alpena, Michigan 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2582
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Alpena Cobblestone Schwinn [Bike Rentals], 225 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1238
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Alpena Bi-Path [Biking Trail]
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Alpena Gamebird Adventures Inc [Hunting Preserves], 8479 Indian Reserve Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 727-3569
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Alpena Golf Course [Golf Course], 1135 Golf Course Rd, Alpena, MI 49707-1219, Phone: (989) 354-5052
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Alpena to Hillman Trail [Biking Trail]
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Alpena to Mackinac Trail [Biking Trail]
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Alpena Sportsmen's Club [Gun Range], 4260 M-32W, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-2582
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Besser Bell Pathway [Hiking Trails], Mackinaw State Forest, US-23 & County Road 405, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 785-4251
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Big Bucks Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 2310 Grant St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 358-2969
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Bob's Gun Shop [Guns & Gunsmiths], 3089 M 32 W, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1777
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Bounty Hunter Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 4029 Elcajon Beach Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3855
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Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery, 5005 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3708
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Captain Mike’s Dive Charters [Scuba Diving Charters], 7406 US-23 North, Suite B, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 619-1013
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Cobblestone Schwinn Cyclery [Bike Rental], 225 West Chisholm Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1238
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Crazy Quail/Sporting [Sporting Clays], 2437 South 4th Street, Alpena, Michigan 49707, Phone: (517) 356-9462
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Darv's Gun Shop [ Guns & Gunsmiths], 4558 Bloom Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3059
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Direct Skate Shop & Riverside Skate Park [Bike Rental, Skating Rink], 835 W. Chisholm St., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-7758
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Fast Guns [Guns & Gunsmiths], 1013 Walter St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-2274
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Four Seasons Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 9058 Fitzpatrick Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 379-2969
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Fuller's North Branch Outting Club [Hunting Preserve], 6122 County Road 612, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-7951
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Gamebird Adventures Inc. [Hunting Preserve], 8479 Indian Reserve Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 727-3569
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Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Courses], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416
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Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 N. First Street, City Hall, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 54-4158
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Lake & Stream Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 13395 Park Road, Lachine, MI 49753, Phone: (989) 379-2617
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Laser Team Challenge, 230 Water Street, Alpena , MI 49707, Phone: (989) 464-4937
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Limited Edition Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 3361 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3600
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Long Lake Campgrounds and County Park, 2585 Long Lake Park Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-2401
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Michael's Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 205 W Bosley St, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-5540
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Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416
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Mikey [Sportfishing Charters], 13430 White Ash, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-3187
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Norway Ridge Pathway [Bike, Hike & Ski Trail], Werth Road, Mackinaw State Forest, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 785-4251
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Ossineke State Forest Pathway [Biking, Hiking] - Atlanta Field Office. Phone Number: (989) 785-4251. Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles). Trailhead located at Ossineke SF Campground
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P.K.Fletcher Gun Club [Gun Range], 113 W.Blair Street, Alpena, MI 49707. Phone: (989) 354-4714
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Partridge Point Wetland, 1175 N. Partridge Point Rd., Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4812
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Power Trip Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 512 Thurber, Troy, MI 48085, Phone: (231) 625-9503
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R.J. Dives - Glass Bottom Boat Tours, [Dive Charters & Tours], 606 Ford Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 657-3483
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Ray's Gun Shop [Guns & Gunsmiths], 3266 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3847
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Summit Sports [Bike Rentals], 1191 Dow Dr, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1182
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Thunder Bay River [Canoe & Kayak Trip]
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Thunder Bay River State Forest Campground, M-32 & Indian Reserve Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 785-4251
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 W. Fletcher Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-8805
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Thunder Bay RV Park & Campground, 4250 US Highway 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-2528
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Thunder Bay Scuba [Scuba & Snorking Diving Charters], 413 Ripley Blvd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-6228
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Thunder Bay Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 8201 Kannowski Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 595-2428
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Trout Scout V Sportfishing Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 220 Richardson Street, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-9361
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Van's Pro Shop [Archery Equipment & Supplies], 4665 Kirchoff Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, (989) 595-6937
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Wipe Out Charters, 400 East Chisholm Street, Small Boat Harbor, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-3220
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Services
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TechArt [Computer Sales & Service], 5710 Clouse Road, Glennie, MI 48737, Phone: (989) 735-2997
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HITS - 94.9 FM [Radio Station], 523 Meadows, Tawas City, MI 49730, Phone: (989) 362-3417
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Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops
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Alpena Mall, 2380 US 23 South, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-9016
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Antique Mall of Alpena [Antique Shop], 209 North 2nd Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 354-3876
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Art in the Loft at Gallery 109 [Art Gallery], 109 North Second Avenue, Suite #300, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-4877
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Stoney Acres Winery [Winery], 4268 Truckey Road, Alpena, MI 49707, Phone: (989) 356-1041
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