Where is Alpena, Michigan

Alpena is a city in the Northern Lower Peninsula region of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Alpena County. It is part of the Alpena micropolitan area and is located on the shores of Lake Huron. The city is known for the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, its historic waterfront, and excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and diving.

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Where is Alpena Located?

Alpena is a city located in Alpena County, Michigan, the United States. The city lies along Thunder Bay on the western shore of Lake Huron in northeastern Michigan. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) north of Tawas City, 70 miles (113 km) southeast of Cheboygan, and about 250 miles (402 km) north of Detroit. Alpena is located at 45.0617° North latitude and 83.4327° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 10,197. Alpena covers approximately 9.19 square miles (23.81 sq km). The city is widely recognized as the home of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, where visitors can explore one of the nation's largest collections of historic shipwrecks.

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Distance from Alpena, MI to Nearby Cities

• Rogers City, MI – 42 miles (68 km)
• Harrisville, MI – 38 miles (61 km)
• Cheboygan, MI – 70 miles (113 km)
• Gaylord, MI – 72 miles (116 km)
• Tawas City, MI – 65 miles (105 km)
• West Branch, MI – 95 miles (153 km)
• Petoskey, MI – 98 miles (158 km)
• Indian River, MI – 83 miles (134 km)
• Mackinaw City, MI – 102 miles (164 km)
• Grayling, MI – 95 miles (153 km)
• Oscoda, MI – 67 miles (108 km)
• Bay City, MI – 138 miles (222 km)
• Saginaw, MI – 145 miles (233 km)
• Midland, MI – 148 miles (238 km)
• Traverse City, MI – 132 miles (212 km)
• Mount Pleasant, MI – 155 miles (249 km)
• Flint, MI – 185 miles (298 km)
• Lansing, MI – 205 miles (330 km)
• Detroit, MI – 250 miles (402 km)
• Grand Rapids, MI – 245 miles (394 km)

Top Attractions in Alpena

• Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
• Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
• Mich-e-ke-wis Park
• Alpena Bi-Path
• Rockport State Recreation Area
• Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
• Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
• Starlite Beach
• Thunder Bay River Lighthouse
• Alpena Marina

Airports Near Alpena

• Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) – 7 miles (11 km)
• Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) – 72 miles (116 km)
• Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) – 135 miles (217 km)
• Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) – 95 miles (153 km)
• MBS International Airport (MBS) – 150 miles (241 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Alpena Website.

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