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It is considered to be part of Northern Michigan. The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is located offshore near the city. The population was 11,304 at the 2000 census, as well as a large population of visitors in the summer.

Despite its small population, it is by far the largest city in sparsely-populated Northeast Michigan lower peninsula, serving as its commercial and cultural hub. It is considered to be one of the two anchor cities of Northern Michigan, along with Traverse City. The Alpena Regional Medical Center is a federally-designated rural regional medical referral center, and is the largest employer in the city.

The region, known as the "Sunrise Side" from its location on the east shoreline of Michigan, was first a site of commercial fishing activity and is still home to extensive commercial fishing activities. Later the region, like much of Michigan, was shaped by the logging era of the 1800s. Today, Alpena is known for its limestone quarry, one of the largest in the world, owned and operated by the Lafarge corporation and is a major cement manufacturer and exporter. Alpena is also the world headquarters of Besser Company, a manufacturer of concrete block machines. Tourism (fishing, hunting, camping and a variety of water sports) is also important to Alpena's economy. Alpena is also home to the NAHL's Alpena IceDiggers.

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Banner Realty
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Looking for a new home in Northern Michigan? Since 1990, Banner Realty has been helping people find the best in northern Michigan real estate. Please look through our listings for homes for sale and waterfront property. If your dream is to find the perfec...
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Rolin Lynx Grill
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
The new club house and Rolin Lynx Grill built in the fall of 1994, offers a relaxing place where you can enjoy a quick sandwich before your round or a light dinner after your round. Great burgers and specialty sandwiches highlight the menu, along with you...
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Alpena Golf Club
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Welcome to the Alpena Golf Club where you will find a pleasant golf course and a professional staff to provide you with a great day of golf. Our Mission The Mission of the Alpena Golf Club is to make available to the community; a well maintained Public ...
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Agape' on the Bay
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Banquet Facilities A private, naturally beautiful, lake side setting for weddings and other special events. The Agape' house is ideal for group rentals. The guest rooms of the Main Agape' house are only used for group events, unless special arrangement...
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Thunder Bay Scuba
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Wooden Schooners from the mid 1800's, Wooden Steam Freighters, early steel freighters. Depth's from less than 20' to 200' or more. Almost all the wrecks below 130' were untouched by early salvage attempts and protected by law since the 80's, with some co...
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CW's Barbecue
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Situated in the Holiday Inn Alpena, CW's Barbecue serves incomparable authentic barbecue every night. Our grilled salad bar allows you to fix your luncheon salad to your specifications.Breakfasts are served hot and fast or "grab and go" for lighter eaters...
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Big Boy Restaurant
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
The Big Boy brand is both unique and powerful with worldwide recognition and positive acceptance. The Big Boy brand is: *Symbolized by the iconic Big Boy character and loved by generations of customers *Signature food items like the original double-deck...
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Triple H Ranch
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Home of The Texas Longhorn A place to get away with the family and view nature at its best with the comfort and convenience of a new bunkhouse. The perfect place to apply your hunting skills or kick up your heels and view the Texas Longhorn. Norb, R...
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Alpena Holiday Inn
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
The Alpena Holiday Inn, offers the most amenities of Alpena, Michigan Hotels. High Speed Internet Access is only one of the free services to our guests. Our 15,000 square foot HolidomeIndoor Recreation Area offers the traveller the chance to relax in our...
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Northern Lights Arena
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Northern Lights Arena opened as a result of many dedicated people who began M-PAC, Multi-Purpose Arena Coalition, in 1995, and the support of the community. Northern Lights Arena is a top-notch facility that offers open ice skating, drop-in hockey, fig...
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Days Inn Alpena
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Days Inn Alpena is a Chairman award-winning property that has consistently received a five-sunburst rating. Business or Pleasure, we are well equipped to accommodate all your needs from corporate meetings to private parties. Our staff will provide unrival...
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Jesse Besser Museum, Inc.
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
As the only accredited museum in the region, it offers changing exhibits, lectures, workshops and classes in art, history and science. Besser Museum's galleries feature artworks by painters, photographers, potters and other artists drawn from across the ...
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R. J. Dives
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Dive with us in the clean cool waters of the Great Lakes June-September. Here you will find the best shipwreck diving anywhere in the world. With Alpena's Thunder Bay being the shipwreck alley of the Great Lakes there are more then 30 shipwrecks to choose...
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Campers Cove RV Park & Canoe Livery
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
Located on beautiful Thunder Bay River and Lake Wynah. Fantastic Lake Huron diving area, fishing charters, many nearby golf courses, and good old town shopping. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. Waterfront sites, shaded sites, canoe and kayak trips, miniature golf...
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Dinosaur Gardens
Located in Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan, United States
40 Acres of beaity and serenity alongside a most unique trail leading you back in time... Time when the earth was ruled by dinosaurs. Stroll next to life-size replicas of a number of dinosaurs as well as cave men and women. Some exhibits even provide a bi...
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