The DDA Office is currently closed to the public. If you need assistance, please make an appointment by calling (989) 356-6422 or send us an email at downtownalpenami@gmail.com. We will follow up with you as soon as we can!
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, bars, 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, bars, and shops.
vibrant. artsy. growing.
If you haven’t taken a stroll through Downtown Alpena in a while, you’ll find that a lot has changed. There are so many new spots of growth, with new retail businesses opening their doors, new restaurants serving delicious meals, familiar events getting new life after a year off and your old favorite shops and spaces waiting to welcome you with a smile!
Downtown Alpena is vibrant, artsy, and growing! It’s the place to be!
Downtown Alpena is vibrant, artsy, and growing! It’s the place to be!
Announcements
upcoming meetingsThe Alpena Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors will have its monthly meeting Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held at City Hall with the option to join virtually. Members of the public are invited to join virtually. You can view the agenda and meeting information by clicking here. |
Now hiring!
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority is looking for our new Marketing & Outreach Coordinator to manage the marketing of Downtown Alpena and assist with the outreach of the Alpena DDA! You can view the full job description at the link below. The position will remain open until filled. |
