Alpena Adventures
Alpena, MI - A Great Lake Escape!
Alpena is a small town full of outdoor fun. Enjoy paved biking trails which make it easy to explore along the beaches, the Boat Harbor, and to visit downtown shops. Whether your vacation in Alpena is just for the day, or for a longer stay, the 40 Winks offers the perfect location across from Starlite Beach. Unwind and relax as you walk along the sandy shores of Lake Huron. The Starlite beach is a family favorite. It offers an expansive park area with play structures, picnic areas, sandy beaches to build sand castles, and a brand new Splash Pad! Whether seeking adventure, festivals, or a stroll on the beach, 40 Winks Motel and Vacation Rentals is the best place to stay for fun and relaxation in Alpena, Michigan
Activities Galore
◈Swimming ◈Fishing ◈Bike Rentals ◈Splash Pad ◈Lighthouse Tours ◈Alpena Shipwreck Tours ◈Mini Golf ◈Hiking ◈Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Museum ◈Watercraft Rentals ◈Kayaks ◈Canoes ◈Standup Paddleboards ◈Scuba diving ◈Snorkeling ◈Bird watching ◈Golf ◈Wine Tasting ◈Ice skating ◈Snowmobiling Trails
Visit Alpena, MI
For more details about activities to enjoy year round in Alpena, MI visit the link below.
Annual events in Alpena, mi
January
- Thunder Bay International Film Festival with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
February
- Alpena Ice Fest with Thunder Bay Arts Council
- Festivus Dinner with the River Center
- Annual Reel Fun Ice Fishing Tournament with the River Center
March
- Brew on the Bay with Alpena Rotary Club
May
- Great Lakes Regional ROV Competition with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- Lighthouse Tours begin at 40 Mile Point Light, Arts & Crafts Weekend
- Lady Michigan glass-bottom boat tours begin
- Light Up the Sky 5K Run/ Walk
June
- Presque Isle Harbor Wooden Boat Show
- Spirit of the Blues Festival
- Besser Museum Log Cabin Days
- Long Lake Lights Festival
July
- Battle of the Paddles
- 4th of July Celebration
- Brown Trout Festival
- Art on the Bay
- Sunrise Side Wine & Food Festival
August
- Thunder Bay Car Show
- Alpena Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show
- Sonteport 5K Run/Walk
- Alpena County Fair
September
- Posen Potato Festival
- Harrisville Harmony Arts & Crafts Show
- Chippewa Hills Mountain Bike Race
- Alpena Chamber of Commerce Grub Crawl
- Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk
- Thunder Bay Winery Harvest Festival
- Thunder Bay Folk Festival
October
- Fall Harvest Fossil Festival at Besser Museum
- Apple Pumpkin Fun Day at Alpena Tractor & Steam Engine Showgrounds
- Farm to Fork Dinner at Thunder Bay Winery
- Sunrise Suds Tap Takeover with the Fresh Palate
- Zombie Crawl with the Fresh Palate
- Downtown Alpena Halloween Events
November
- Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
- Jingle Bell Run
- Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
December
- Besser Museum Season of Light