Holley’s guidebook

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Holley’s guidebook

Beaches

Presque Isle Range Light Beach– Just north of Alpena and a short distance from the Presque Isle boat harbor, P.I. Range Light Beach is a beautiful treasure on Lake Huron. Sandy golden beachfront, a picnic area, and easy access for kayaks makes this beach one of the most cherished in the area. Located off E. Grand Lake Road in Presque Isle
Range Light Beach
5889-5985 E Grand Lake Rd
Presque Isle Range Light Beach– Just north of Alpena and a short distance from the Presque Isle boat harbor, P.I. Range Light Beach is a beautiful treasure on Lake Huron. Sandy golden beachfront, a picnic area, and easy access for kayaks makes this beach one of the most cherished in the area. Located off E. Grand Lake Road in Presque Isle
New Presque Isle Lighthouse– Last but not least, there is a small, partially rocky beach located off the grounds of the New Presque Isle Lighthouse. A perfect site for kite surfing, paddle boarding, or if you’re feeling a little less adventurous, picture-taking! Located off E. Grand Lake Road in Presque Isle
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New Presque Isle Lighthouse
4500 E Grand Lake Rd
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New Presque Isle Lighthouse– Last but not least, there is a small, partially rocky beach located off the grounds of the New Presque Isle Lighthouse. A perfect site for kite surfing, paddle boarding, or if you’re feeling a little less adventurous, picture-taking! Located off E. Grand Lake Road in Presque Isle
Thompson’s Harbor State Park– Located 24 miles north of Alpena on US 23 North, this natural area encompasses 5,000 acres of sand dunes, upland and marsh. In Michigan there are fewer than 50 remaining examples of “forested wet swale communities” of this quality. Situated along seven and a half miles of Lake Huron shoreline, this undeveloped park provides a rustic retreat for beach-goers and hikers exploring the park’s six miles of trails. Located off US 23 North in Presque Isle
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Thompson's Harbor State Park
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Thompson’s Harbor State Park– Located 24 miles north of Alpena on US 23 North, this natural area encompasses 5,000 acres of sand dunes, upland and marsh. In Michigan there are fewer than 50 remaining examples of “forested wet swale communities” of this quality. Situated along seven and a half miles of Lake Huron shoreline, this undeveloped park provides a rustic retreat for beach-goers and hikers exploring the park’s six miles of trails. Located off US 23 North in Presque Isle
Rockport State Recreation Area– With over 4,237 acres of land located on the shores of Lake Huron, there is plenty to do and see at Rockport! The property includes a deep-water protected harbor, an old limestone quarry of approximately 300 acres, a unique series of sinkholes, the Besser Natural Area (Bell Bay beach), and a broad range of land types, vegetative cover, cultural resources and recreation opportunities. At the harbor, the DNR has a boat launch facility, and there is a small park with picnic areas. Located on Rockport Road in Alpena
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Rockport State Recreation Area
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Rockport State Recreation Area– With over 4,237 acres of land located on the shores of Lake Huron, there is plenty to do and see at Rockport! The property includes a deep-water protected harbor, an old limestone quarry of approximately 300 acres, a unique series of sinkholes, the Besser Natural Area (Bell Bay beach), and a broad range of land types, vegetative cover, cultural resources and recreation opportunities. At the harbor, the DNR has a boat launch facility, and there is a small park with picnic areas. Located on Rockport Road in Alpena
Sanborn Park/Ossineke Beach – Located on Lake Huron at the end of Lake Street in Ossineke. Swimming beach, sandy shores, playground equipment, picnic tables, pavilion, and toilets.
Lake Avenue
Lake Avenue
Sanborn Park/Ossineke Beach – Located on Lake Huron at the end of Lake Street in Ossineke. Swimming beach, sandy shores, playground equipment, picnic tables, pavilion, and toilets.

Adventures

Exciting things to do
Blackdog Charters LLC Scuba diving Great Lakes Shipwrecks *Presque Isle *The Straits of Mackinac *Alpena Thumb Area Preserve SWIM YOUR HEART AWAY We know about the amazing connection that can occur when man goes underwater and explores a whole new world. Let us guide you in that amazing journey. There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the sea. www.blackdogdivecharters.com (507) 236-2280
5462 E Grand Lake Rd
5462 East Grand Lake Road
Blackdog Charters LLC Scuba diving Great Lakes Shipwrecks *Presque Isle *The Straits of Mackinac *Alpena Thumb Area Preserve SWIM YOUR HEART AWAY We know about the amazing connection that can occur when man goes underwater and explores a whole new world. Let us guide you in that amazing journey. There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the sea. www.blackdogdivecharters.com (507) 236-2280
Laser Tag Like You've Never Experienced Before We provide an indoor and outdoor venue, with a variety of games and team building exercises. Our events last anywhere from 3-6 hours; depending on the type of game- and can accommodate 10-85 people at a time. The 95 year old National Guard Armory, in downtown Alpena provides an interesting and historic place to play. Forty-five-thousand square feet of floor space, on three levels, makes games extra fun and challenging as players move throughout the building. The basement offers a maze of office space; the second floor has an open area with a variety of portable barriers, and the third floor has rooms and a large balcony overlooking the basketball court. With multiple stairwells accessing all the floors, this will be urban combat like you have never seen before. https://www.laserteamchallenge.com info@laserteamchallenge.com
Laser Team Challenge
205 Water Street
Laser Tag Like You've Never Experienced Before We provide an indoor and outdoor venue, with a variety of games and team building exercises. Our events last anywhere from 3-6 hours; depending on the type of game- and can accommodate 10-85 people at a time. The 95 year old National Guard Armory, in downtown Alpena provides an interesting and historic place to play. Forty-five-thousand square feet of floor space, on three levels, makes games extra fun and challenging as players move throughout the building. The basement offers a maze of office space; the second floor has an open area with a variety of portable barriers, and the third floor has rooms and a large balcony overlooking the basketball court. With multiple stairwells accessing all the floors, this will be urban combat like you have never seen before. https://www.laserteamchallenge.com info@laserteamchallenge.com
Go Karts Batting Cages Mini Golf Driving Range Ice Cream & Beverages https://www.arzopark.com
Arzo Sports & Fun Park
6051 Bloom Rd
Go Karts Batting Cages Mini Golf Driving Range Ice Cream & Beverages https://www.arzopark.com
Alpena Escape Rooms offer a physical adventure game with only a hour to achieve the mission. Which players in groups ranging from 2-6 solve puzzles and riddles using hints and clues to escape the room! Each room is themed and it is great fun for those that are up for a challenge. Cost is $25 per person. If you think you have what it takes, call us today! https://www.alpenaescaperooms.com
Alpena Escape Rooms
909 West Washington Avenue
Alpena Escape Rooms offer a physical adventure game with only a hour to achieve the mission. Which players in groups ranging from 2-6 solve puzzles and riddles using hints and clues to escape the room! Each room is themed and it is great fun for those that are up for a challenge. Cost is $25 per person. If you think you have what it takes, call us today! https://www.alpenaescaperooms.com
Lee’s Miniature Golf Course in Alpena is known as the oldest, continuously run mini-golf course in the state of Michigan. It may look simple at first glance, but Lee’s proves to be a challenging course with a good old-fashioned design that puts your skills to the test. Contact: Phone: 989-354-0679
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Lee's Miniature Golf
1016 S State Ave
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Lee’s Miniature Golf Course in Alpena is known as the oldest, continuously run mini-golf course in the state of Michigan. It may look simple at first glance, but Lee’s proves to be a challenging course with a good old-fashioned design that puts your skills to the test. Contact: Phone: 989-354-0679

Restaurants, Bars, Night Life

Small Town, Big Playground
Local Connivence store and FABULOUS deli. Opening soon is the bar and restaurant complete with boat dock and bait shop.
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Sand Bay Trading Co. and Woody’s Grand Lake
14313 E Hwy
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Local Connivence store and FABULOUS deli. Opening soon is the bar and restaurant complete with boat dock and bait shop.

Outdoor Places and Historical spaces

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 4,300 square miles of Lake Huron, protecting one of America's best-preserved and nationally-significant collections of shipwrecks. Lake Huron's unpredictable weather and rocky shoals helped Thunder Bay earn the unfortunate name of "Shipwreck Alley." During the Great Lakes' 200-year shipping history, scores of vessels ended their careers on the lake floor off Alpena, Michigan. Some of the wreck sites remain largely intact while other sites are only remnants. However, many wrecks remain undiscovered... These vessels, preserved in time within the fresh, cold waters of Lake Huron, still have stories to tell of Great Lakes maritime history and commerce, from the earliest explorations to westward expansion in the 1800s and modern day trade. Through exploration, education, and research, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve bring to the American public the lore of Great Lakes maritime heritage. https://thunderbay.noaa.gov
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
500 W Fletcher St
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary encompasses 4,300 square miles of Lake Huron, protecting one of America's best-preserved and nationally-significant collections of shipwrecks. Lake Huron's unpredictable weather and rocky shoals helped Thunder Bay earn the unfortunate name of "Shipwreck Alley." During the Great Lakes' 200-year shipping history, scores of vessels ended their careers on the lake floor off Alpena, Michigan. Some of the wreck sites remain largely intact while other sites are only remnants. However, many wrecks remain undiscovered... These vessels, preserved in time within the fresh, cold waters of Lake Huron, still have stories to tell of Great Lakes maritime history and commerce, from the earliest explorations to westward expansion in the 1800s and modern day trade. Through exploration, education, and research, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve bring to the American public the lore of Great Lakes maritime heritage. https://thunderbay.noaa.gov
This is a new Michigan State Park. It is an old Limestone mining and loading pier on the shores of Lake Huron. There are still tall piles of limestone as they were when they were to be loaded on the ore carrier boats. There are a couple of parking lots, for cars and horse trailers.
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Rockport State Recreation Area
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This is a new Michigan State Park. It is an old Limestone mining and loading pier on the shores of Lake Huron. There are still tall piles of limestone as they were when they were to be loaded on the ore carrier boats. There are a couple of parking lots, for cars and horse trailers.
Protecting the Great Lakes and their rich maritime history through research, education and resource protection. The sanctuary works to ensure that future generations can enjoy these underwater treasures. https://thunderbay.noaa.gov
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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
500 W Fletcher St
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Protecting the Great Lakes and their rich maritime history through research, education and resource protection. The sanctuary works to ensure that future generations can enjoy these underwater treasures. https://thunderbay.noaa.gov
Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit authentic articles and artifacts of art, history, and science to inspire curiosity, foster community pride, and cultivate personal legacy. https://www.bessermuseum.org
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Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
491 Johnson St
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Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit authentic articles and artifacts of art, history, and science to inspire curiosity, foster community pride, and cultivate personal legacy. https://www.bessermuseum.org
The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light
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New Presque Isle Lighthouse
4500 E Grand Lake Rd
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The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake (Presque Isle, Michigan), and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light

Sightseeing

The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary focuses on understanding the region's "maritime cultural landscape." A cultural landscape is a geographic area including both cultural and natural resources, coastal environments, human communities, and related scenery that is associated with historic events, activities, or people. In other words, while the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay region are the most obvious underwater cultural resource, the sanctuary will put the shipwrecks in the larger context of the region's lighthouses, lifesaving stations, shipwreck salvage operations, and maritime economic activities.
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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
500 W Fletcher St
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The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary focuses on understanding the region's "maritime cultural landscape." A cultural landscape is a geographic area including both cultural and natural resources, coastal environments, human communities, and related scenery that is associated with historic events, activities, or people. In other words, while the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay region are the most obvious underwater cultural resource, the sanctuary will put the shipwrecks in the larger context of the region's lighthouses, lifesaving stations, shipwreck salvage operations, and maritime economic activities.