Jennie’s Alpena Area Guidebook
Food Scene
Mango's Tequila Bar
121 W Chisholm StExcellent food and service!
Great new restaurant with unique decor and amazing food and drinks.
16 locals recommend
Red Brick Tap and Barrel
109 River StGreat new restaurant with unique decor and amazing food and drinks.
Excellent food and unique atmosphere. Brewery on site. We love their Austin Bros beer!
31 locals recommend
Austin Brothers Beer Company
821 W Miller StExcellent food and unique atmosphere. Brewery on site. We love their Austin Bros beer!
Fresh Palate
109 N 2nd AveDelicious meals in downtown Alpena with optional outdoor seating.
Excellent ice cream treats in downtown Alpena. We all love Scoops!
12 locals recommend
Downtown Scoops
101 N 2nd AveExcellent ice cream treats in downtown Alpena. We all love Scoops!
Great little coffee shop with indoor seating. Smoothies, coffee drinks, sweet treats and food options as well.
12 locals recommend
Cabin Creek Coffee
201 N 2nd AveGreat little coffee shop with indoor seating. Smoothies, coffee drinks, sweet treats and food options as well.
Court Yard Ristorante
2024 US-23JJ's Steak & Pizza House
411 North 2nd AvenueChurchill Pointe Inn
5700 Bennett RdBIGGBY COFFEE
224 E Chisholm StHungry Hippie
510 North Ripley BoulevardDairy Queen (Treat)
600 W Chisholm St
808 Bowlz
DELICIOUS food! Great service too!
Blue Moon Cafe
Local Beach/Playground
This is where the Splash Pad is, as well as the fun playground that our kids love. Several restaurants are right there too, as well as a beach, pavilion and restroom facilities.
15 locals recommend
Mich-e-ke-wis Park
1302 S State AveThis is where the Splash Pad is, as well as the fun playground that our kids love. Several restaurants are right there too, as well as a beach, pavilion and restroom facilities.
Fall Attractions
So much fun for the entire family! Delicious wood fired pizzas and hard ciders in the Tasting Room and yummy homemade donuts and sweet treats in the bakery. The playground and petting zoo are great for the kiddos, and the store has lots of neat treasures. Our family loves Knaebe's and visits every fall!
Knaebe's is located in Roger's City, but worth the drive!
20 locals recommend
Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Cider Mill
2621 S Karsten RdSo much fun for the entire family! Delicious wood fired pizzas and hard ciders in the Tasting Room and yummy homemade donuts and sweet treats in the bakery. The playground and petting zoo are great for the kiddos, and the store has lots of neat treasures. Our family loves Knaebe's and visits every fall!
Knaebe's is located in Roger's City, but worth the drive!
Drinks & Nightlife
Austin Brothers Beer Company
821 W Miller StStoney Acres Winery
4268 Truckey RoadThunder Bay Winery & Brew
109 N 2nd AveBlack Sheep Pub
113 S 2nd AveLatitudes Tavern
307 W Chisholm StPlayer's Pub & Grub
113 S 9th AveSightseeing
The NOAA building has a huge interactive boat that our kids love, as well as an indoor tunnel climbing area and a small planetarium type space. It's free to enter, and I highly recommend it!
22 locals recommend
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
500 W Fletcher StThe NOAA building has a huge interactive boat that our kids love, as well as an indoor tunnel climbing area and a small planetarium type space. It's free to enter, and I highly recommend it!
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac BridgeNew Presque Isle Lighthouse
4500 E Grand Lake RdOld Presque Isle Lighthouse
5295 E Grand Lake RdSturgeon Point Lighthouse
6071 Point RdLumberman's Monument Visitor Center
5401 Monument RdHemlock Hills on Mill Pond
13796 Leer RdParks and Nature
Exploring the Island is a lot of fun. Our kids love it. We like to make up a scavenger hunt for them and it often becomes a race to see who can find the items first.
Island Park
River StreetNorway Ridge Pathway Trailhead
2502-3450 Werth RdChippewa Hills
Kissau RoadNegwegon State Park
Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary
Beaver Lake County Park
17354 Beaver Lk Park RdMich-e-ke-wis Park
1302 S State AveHarrisville State Park
248 State Park RdSunken Lake Park
10300 Leer RdNorth End Boat Launch At Hubbard Lake
Hubert RoadSturgeon Point State Park
6036 Point RdRockport State Recreation Area
Ocqueoc Falls Campground
Alpena Bi-Path
Alpena Bi-PathLocated at Island Park, Alpena Pedal and Paddle has several options for getting out on the water and exploring the area.
We love to kayak and canoe around Island Park. We love seeing the swans and turles up close.
Alpena Pedal & Paddle Rentals - by Performance Locker
Located at Island Park, Alpena Pedal and Paddle has several options for getting out on the water and exploring the area.
We love to kayak and canoe around Island Park. We love seeing the swans and turles up close.
Arts & Culture
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
491 Johnson StArt in the Loft
109 N 2nd AveAlpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
211 N 1st AveAlpena Civic Theatre
401 River St