Our Story
Historic Downtown Alpena is the food, arts, and regional hub of Northeast Michigan, located on the shores of the Thunder Bay River and a few minutes walk from Lake Huron and the Alpena Marina & Boat Harbor. As a major port 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.
Now Downtown Alpena is home to a diverse and vibrant set of nearly 200 businesses, including art galleries, a year-round professional live theater, a winery, the only Marine Sanctuary located on the Great Lakes, and a variety of offices, restaurants, pubs, and shops.
Now Downtown Alpena is home to a diverse and vibrant set of nearly 200 businesses, including art galleries, a year-round professional live theater, a winery, the only Marine Sanctuary located on the Great Lakes, and a variety of offices, restaurants, pubs, and shops.
Fall in Love with Downtown Alpena
From charming retail shops to fun community events for all ages... from unique arts and cultural experiences, and delicious food and drink options... there's a lot of reasons to love Downtown Alpena. Come visit us today and find your reason to love Downtown Alpena.
explore downtownPlanning a visit downtown? Learn more about: - where to shop - where to eat - upcoming events downtown |
locate downtownBecome a part of the downtown community. Browse available properties and learn more about locating your office, store, or restaurant downtown. |
learn moreLearn more about downtown's businesses, history, and happenings by visiting our blog, Blog Downtown Alpena! |
Announcements
The DDA Office is CLOSED to all walk-ins for the time being. If you need to reach out please leave a phone message at (989) 356-6422 or shoot us an email at downtownalpenami@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
The November DDA Board of Directors meeting will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2020 @ 3:00 pm in-person at City Hall with the option attend virtually via Go-To Meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend virtually.
Check out our new Downtown Dollars Promotion!
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is launching a special Downtown Dollars promotion to encourage shopping, dining, and supporting our downtown this fall by adding bonus dollars to Downtown Dollar purchases! Downtown Dollars are multi-merchant gift certificates that can be used at over thirty downtown businesses, stores, and restaurants, where you can use them just like cash. Downtown Dollars make a great present for employees, teachers, friends, or as a treat for yourself--anyone who loves Downtown Alpena!
Beginning October 1, 2020, simply purchase the following amounts in Downtown Dollars and receive bonus dollars:
- Buy $25, get $5
- Buy $50, get $15
- Buy $75, get $25
Beginning October 1, 2020, simply purchase the following amounts in Downtown Dollars and receive bonus dollars:
- Buy $25, get $5
- Buy $50, get $15
- Buy $75, get $25
Press Releases
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DDA PARTNERS WITH DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS TO HOST FLANNEL FUN NIGHT, A FALL SHOPPING EVENT - Wear your favorite flannel and bring your friends downtown for a cozy fall night of shopping with
the wonderful merchants of downtown. Each business will be running different sales, promotions, giveaways, and more. |
DDA LAUNCHES DOWNTOWN DOLLARS PROMOTION TO ENCOURAGE SHOPPING, DINING, AND SUPPORTING DOWNTOWN ALPENA - The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is launching a special Downtown Dollars promotion to encourage shopping, dining, and supporting our downtown this fall season by adding bonus dollars to Downtown Dollar purchases.
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CHALK IT UP IN DOWNTOWN ALPENA: DDA ANNOUNCES NEW EVENT - Come add a little color to Downtown Alpena the next two Saturdays, September 26th, 2020 and October 3rd, 2020 from 10:00am until noon for the Alpena Downtown Development Authority’s new event: Chalk It Up!
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