Downtown Alpena: a year-round cultural destination in Northern Michigan, blending historic charm with authenticity and unique waterfront experiences.
Located on the shores of the Thunder Bay River and beautiful Lake Huron, Downtown Alpena has been the economic hub of Northeast Michigan since the city was settled in the 1870's. Our downtown is home to a diverse and vibrant set of over 200 businesses, including art galleries, three theaters, a winery, brewery, and cidery, the first National Marine Sanctuary on the Great Lakes, and a variety of offices, restaurants, bars, non-profits and shops. Walk through downtown and you'll find over 30 pieces of public art and a variety of architectural styles including Italianate, modernist, and more! Alpena is the third largest city in Northern Michigan, and our downtown is proud to be the commercial and cultural heart of our community.
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Water Street Commons
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Thank you to everyone who made our 2025 Flower Festival a success!Thank you to everyone who made our third annual Alpena Flower Festival a success! Whether you sponsored an installation, enjoyed the flowers, listened to live music, ate at a downtown restaurant- it was magical seeing downtown so alive!
Save the date for the fourth annual Alpena Flower Festival on Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7, 2026! |
