Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Tours

Are you passionate about and the health and future of our oceans? Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is too. Arrange a visit to see what's involved in protecting and preserving the marine environment.

Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is free to enter, so you can have a good time in Alpena without taking out your wallet. When you've finished at this protected ocean area, check out some of the area's other popular spots. Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park, Northern Lights Arena and Bay View Park will keep you busy.

Popular places to visit

Great mini golf with really unique holes!

Lee's Miniature Golf

You can take time to visit Lee's Miniature Golf during your travels to Alpena. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums.

Lee's Miniature Golf

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

You can browse the exhibits at Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Alpena. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

Alpena Civic Theater

Get tickets for a show at Alpena Civic Theater, a storied theater in Alpena. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Alpena Civic Theater

Thunder Bay Theater

Enjoy a show at Thunder Bay Theater, a storied theater in Alpena. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Thunder Bay Theater

Riverside Skate Park

Catch an event at Riverside Skate Park during your trip to Alpena. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Riverside Skate Park

Alpena County Library

After visiting Alpena County Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alpena. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's museums.

Alpena County Library

Best Lodging Options Near Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Ramada by Wyndham Alpena

Ramada by Wyndham Alpena

3 out of 5
1000 US 23 North, Alpena, MI
Ramada by Wyndham Alpena
Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena

Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena

2 out of 5
1496 M 32 W, Alpena, MI
Days Inn by Wyndham Alpena
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
225 River Street, Alpena, MI
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena

Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena

2.5 out of 5
1060 Crittenden Court, Alpena, MI
Hampton Inn & Suites Alpena
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Alpena

Charming 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Alpena

Alpena
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in downtown Alpena
Dog Friendly|Fenced|Winter Monthly Rates

Dog Friendly|Fenced|Winter Monthly Rates

Alpena
Dog Friendly|Fenced|Winter Monthly Rates
[Sanitized] Steps from Downtown Alpena [Weekly / Monthly Rate]

[Sanitized] Steps from Downtown Alpena [Weekly / Monthly Rate]

Alpena
[Sanitized] Steps from Downtown Alpena [Weekly / Monthly Rate]
Spacious 5-bedroom Victorian house in charming Old Town Alpena with AC

Spacious 5-bedroom Victorian house in charming Old Town Alpena with AC

Alpena
Spacious 5-bedroom Victorian house in charming Old Town Alpena with AC
Big Bear Lodge

Big Bear Lodge

2 out of 5
2052 US Highway 23 S., Alpena, MI
Big Bear Lodge
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