Plan Your Visit

Getting Here

Planning a trip to visit Downtown Alpena? There are a few different ways you can get here:

Alpena County Regional Airport
1617 Airport Rd, Alpena, MI

The Alpena County Regional Airport offers daily flights to and from the Detroit Metro Airport in their newly constructed terminal which opened in the Spring of 2020.

City of Alpena's Marina
400 E Chisholm St, Alpena, MI

If you are traveling to Downtown Alpena by boat, the City of Alpena's Marina is located within the Downtown District and within walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants and other attractions.

Drive Times

(Of course, drive times may vary based on traffic and construction at the time of your visit!)

Detroit >> Alpena
~5 hours

Traverse City >> Alpena
~2.5 hours

Grand Rapids >> Alpena
~5 hours

Marquette >> Alpena
~4.5 hours

Staying Here

Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 225 River St.
If you're planning your visit to Downtown Alpena, you can stay at the Holiday Inn Express which stands on the shore of the Thunder Bay River and borders the lovely Maritime Heritage Trail that runs around the river. There are a dozen local eateries and more than twenty-five local shops within walking distance of the hotel, as well as several arts and cultural attractions like art galleries, a theatre, museum and more.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites