AlpenaCULTURE
Alpena has a rich cultural environment with many of the cultural aspects you would expect to find in a larger metropolitan area. For more information on any of these cultural experiences, contact the Chamber.
- Historic Downtown Area
- 3 Museums
- Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
- Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival Museum
- Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center (NOAA)
- 2 Live Theatres
- Thunder Bay Theatre
- Alpena Civic Theatre
- Designated 'Historic Walk' viewing area of designated historical sites.
- Dozens of live entertainers from all over the nation performing year-round at indoor and outdoor arenas.
- Art Fairs & Exhibits, Art Auctions & More
- Arts and Humanities Organizations
- 2 Art Galleries
- Art in The Loft
- Riverside Gallery
- Art & Dance Studios
- Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library (Northern Michigan's largest library) & Northeast Michigan Library Cooperative (providing materials to sight impaired individuals)
- Book Fairs
- Book Reviews & Receptions for noted authors from around the world.
- Historic dining establishments
- Year-round events - check out the CVB Event Calendar here.
- Alpena Symphony