There are many cool things to enjoy in Michigan and an Alpena vacation getaway is one travel opportunity that you will not to miss. A favorite northeast Michigan family vacation getaway to this small town in North East Michigan is an excellent stress buster and a great place to enjoy summer festivals, fishing, golf and swimming at the beach. Escape the hot concrete and crowding of big Michigan cities, and make your vacation plans to include Alpena, Michigan.
The ideal spot for your Alpena vacation getaway will take place on Lake Huron's Thunder Bay shore which is approximately two hundred miles of easy driving north of the busy, bustling urban charm of Detroit.
ALPENA AIRPORTS
Alpena is approximately two and a half hours from the major airports in Bay City and Saginaw, Michigan. However, during peak season there may be as many as two flights per day into the tiny, but extremely accommodating airport that serves travelers in route to their Alpena Michigan vacation getaway. We can thank one of the locals that was so very pleasant and helpful during the planning phase of our trip to Alpena for that valuable time saving travel tip! At the time of this article, the airport houses Alpena rental cars that you can use to check into one of the motels or bed and breakfasts before you move on to your activities for business or pleasure.
WHERE TO STAY
Your Alpena vacation getaway plans will begin by shopping for vacancies in one of the motels or perhaps one of the nearby bed & breakfasts and lodges. Please consider spending at least one night if at all possible in luxury to reward yourself for being intelligent enough to pick such a unique and entertaining vacation spot.
Small, intimate inns are the ultimate treat when it comes to relaxing vacations. There are a number of hotels and motels available in the area, but if you want a cheap, romantic getaway for adults or nearby beaches to explore as a family consider one of the unique Alpena, Michigan hotels that cater so nicely to the needs of Alpena tourism.
If your family vacation involves lots of children, you might be wise to seek the advice of someone well versed in Alpena Michigan Real Estate a visit to check on cabin rentals and rates as compared to nightly rates for other lodging.
WHAT TO DO ON YOUR ALPENA VACATION GETAWAY
Your next stop after reading our travel tips should be a phone call or a trip to the Alpena Chamber of Commerce. We found them to be very helpful, friendly and to provide excellent ideas and information on cool stuff to do on our Alpena vacation getway.
