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Getting Here

Planning a trip to visit Downtown Alpena? We would love to welcome you into our downtown! Whether you are traveling by car, plane, or boat, 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 with Delta to and from the Detroit Metro Airport in their newly constructed terminal which opened in the Spring of 2020.  Downtown is just a quick 15 minute drive from the airport, so you'll get here in no time!
Airport Info
City of Alpena Marina
400 E Chisholm St, Alpena, MI
  • ​If you are traveling by boat, the City of Alpena's Marina is located within our district and just a few blocks away from the heart of downtown. Bonus, it is also  within walking distance to a grocery store for provisions and is a full service marina for gas, repairs, and more. Available for nightly or seasonal stays.
Marina Info

Drive Times 

Of course, traveling by car is probably the most popular way to get to downtown. The core of downtown is located where US-23 (Chisholm St/State St) meets Second Ave.

If you are traveling in east on M-32, just keep going when it turns to Washington Ave. Keep going past the Thunder Bay River and row of Victorian homes, and you'll find us!  If you are traveling north or south on US-23, you'll hit downtown from either direction!

On Google Maps, just search "Downtown Alpena, Michigan" and it will direct you to the heart of our downtown near Culligan Plaza. There is plenty of public parking for you to leave your car. Downtown is best enjoyed by foot!
Parking Info
Detroit
​~4.5 hours

Grand Rapids
~5 hours

Presque Isle
​~30 min

Long Lake
~12 min

Staying Here

Planning a visit? There is lodging right in the heart of downtown! Park your car and walk to all of downtown's local shops, restaurants, events, and more.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 225 River St.
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We have a Holiday Inn Express in the heart of our downtown with views of the Thunder Bay 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
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Air BnB's in Downtown
Some of the apartments downtown are also rented out as AirBnb's for visitors to experience the downtown lifestyle. There are about seven units downtown that we're aware of. Many are located above restaurants and shops.

Downtown Attractions 

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Arts & Culture
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Food & Drink
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Shopping
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Events

Looking for other attractions or places to stay in the NEMI area? Check out the Alpena Area CVB's Website!

go to visitalpena.com

Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

124 E. Chisholm St.
Alpena, MI  49707
(989) 356-6422
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  • Our Downtown
    • Downtown News
    • Testimonials
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Shopping >
      • Apparel + Accessories
      • Books
      • Home + Gift
      • Fitness + Outdoor Recreation
      • Specialty Shops
    • Arts + Culture
    • Food + Drink
    • Events >
      • Flower Festival
      • Shades of Fall
      • Alpena Ice Festival
    • Venues
  • Grow Your Business
    • Available Properties
    • Grants + Incentives
    • For Merchants
  • DDA Info
    • PROPOSED BOUNDARY EXPANSION
    • Programs + Projects >
      • Alpena Downtown Ambassador Program
      • Downtown Beautification
      • Downtown Dollars
      • Downtown Street Performers
      • Facade Grants
      • Fresh Waves Mural Project
      • Retail Recruitment Grant
      • Social District
      • Social Media Boosted Post Matching Program
    • Press
    • Contact Us
  • Parking