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Alpena

With a relaxed 'up north' pace that picks up on weekends, there are plenty of events and things to do in Alpena, MI. The walkable downtown district serves as a hub for culture, with professional plays at Thunder Bay Theatre and community productions at Alpena Civic Theatre. Annual festivals celebrate everything from blues music and brown trout to winter ice sculptures, reflecting the city's connection to its seasons and Lake Huron.

• Experience the heart of the city in Downtown Alpena, where evenings come alive with street performers in the summer and theatrical productions happen year-round.
• Explore regional creativity through exhibitions at Art in the Loft or the diverse collections and planetarium shows at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan.
• Catch a touring concert or comedy act at The APlex, a versatile venue near the Alpena County Fairgrounds.