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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Alpena, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 51 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

At many motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Big Bear Lodge: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Huron. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Waters Edge Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like free wired internet. It’s located within a quick 1-minute drive of Lake Huron.

Those who’ve visited Alpena like the beaches. Enjoy all there is to see and do in this family-friendly area while you’re out sightseeing. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Lake Huron, Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, and Rockport State Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Northern Lights Arena, and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: River’s Edge Golf Club, Alpena County Library, and Lee’s Miniature Golf.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Alpena to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in Alpena are January, February, December, and March, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Alpena to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional), which is located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away from the city center. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.