- The list below includes 22 free or cheap things to do in or near Alpena, Michigan, including 23 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Skate Parks.
- From Alpena Bi-Path to Alpena County Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Alpena.
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Long Rapids Road & Gilchrist Avenue, Alpena, MI
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Situated around Thunder Bay River, Island Park & Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses 500 acres and is made up of meadows, marsh areas and woodlands. The park can be used for fishing, hiking and viewing of wildlife including ducks and geese.
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Lee's Miniature Golf is a miniature golf course reputed as being particularly challenging. The course features several obstacles that players must circumvent. Lee's also maintains a food cart and an arcade room.
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Open throughout the year, the Alpena Farmers Market operates in different locations seasonally. The market features locally grown produce as well as meats, dairy products, arts and crafts, and a variety of other wares.
1.4 Miles
The Besser Museum in Alpena covers science, art, and history topics. It also features the Sky Theater Planetarium, the fine arts collection, and the Geology and Fossil Parkwith special topics such as dinosaur bones and American realism.
1.5 Miles
Northern Lights Arena is a twin-sheet ice rink that is the home of a junior hockey league team and hosts amateur leagues throughout the year. The facility is also available for scheduled open skating, camps, and learn to skate sessions.
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Located nearby the Thunder Bay River, Royal Knights Cinema 3 features first-run, feature films in 2D and 3D versions in three auditoriums. The theater also offers concessions and holds events featuring older films.
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Bowling fun for the general public is provided at Thunder Bowl Lanes, which also is home to several youth programs, tournaments, and leagues. There is also an on-site pub restaurant that serves 14 different draft beers.
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Movies and plays, including productions of Swan Lake, can be seen at the Carmike State Cinemas 3. The cinema also features a special theater called the 'BigD' that has a screen measuring 78 feet wide and 35 feet tall.
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Offering a variety of locally grown produce for sale, the Bushey Road Berry Farm features its own freshly grown asparagus, rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and a variety of other fruits and vegetables.
0.7 Miles
As a concrete skate park, Riverside Skate Park offers skaters of all skill levels a variety of challenges to skate through. The park has a half-pipe, as well as ramps and rails for skaters to ride on.