Why go
- City in Michigan, United States.
- Served by Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).
History
Alpena is the only city in and the county seat of Alpena County, Michigan, United States. The population was 10,197 at the 2020 census, making it the third most populated city in the Northern Michigan region, after Traverse City and Cadillac. The city is surrounded by Alpena Township, but the two are administered autonomously. It is the core city of the Alpena micropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Alpena County and had a total population of 28,907 at the 2020 census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 2 routes: Detroit*, Minneapolis*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alpena County Regional Airport (APN); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: APN has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Detroit, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Alpena, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.