Northern Lower Peninsula
Alpena County, Michigan
County seat: Alpena
Alpena County is centered on the city of Alpena, the shipping harbor of Thunder Bay and the sanctuary that protects its shipwrecks.
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Alpena
- Ossineke
- Lachine
- Sanborn
- Hubbard Lake
- Long Rapids
1 full community guide available in this county.
Attractions
- Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
- Thunder Bay Island
- Alpena Bi-Path
Parks & Recreation
- Thompson's Harbor State Park
- Rockport State Park
- Negwegon State Park
Transportation
US-23 follows the shoreline north and south of Alpena, with M-32 heading inland to Atlanta and Gaylord.