- Shipwreck tours – One of the most unique summer activities downtown has to offer is definitely the glass bottom boat tours and the brand-new kayaking tours! The glass bottom boat ride is a narrated two-hour tour, that lets you to check out the beautifully preserved local shipwrecks in Lake Huron. If you want a more interactive experience, then the kayak tours are definitely for you! It’s a guided tour along the Lake Huron coast where you can gain insight into the history of the Great Lakes and check out the light houses and many other sights along the way.
- Bi-Path – The Alpena Bi-Path is about 18.5 miles long and takes you all throughout downtown and the city of Alpena. It’s a paved path that’s perfect for walking, biking, or roller-skating. You can checkout views of the river and some of the historic building’s downtown. Check out the map here!
- Ice Cream – I think it’s fair to say that everyone loves ice cream, so before the summer ends you definitely need to stop by Downtown Scoops or Dairy Queen! They both offer some of the best ice cream around, so be sure to get your ice cream fix before fall!
- Outdoor Dining – Downtown offers many food trucks and restaurants that offer patio seating to enjoy your drink or food outside. Visit Mango’s, 808 Bowlz, River St Vault Bar, The Black Sheep, The Old Polish Corner and Thunder Bay Winery to enjoy your food or drink while the beautiful weather is here!
- Fishing – Although you can fish on the river and the big lake during the winter months when it freezes, it’s not nearly as fun as summer fishing! Get a nice tan while you throw a line in the water and catch one of the many species of fish the river and lake has to offer. There are many locations to fish offshore downtown or you can take your boat out into Lake Huron and troll for some huge walleye! Check out more fishing info here!
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