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Thursday October 11, 2007

Thursday • Daytime Activities • October 11, 2007

Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival’s “MUSEUM”

 

 

7406 U.S. 23 North Alpena, MI 49707 6 Miles North of Alpena

OPEN 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun Admission $2.00 – Children under 12 FREE 1-989-595-3600

7 years of maritime riches abound within this wooden structure. There are treasures inside and out from around the Great Lakes and off the “Pewabic” and the German Freighter “Nordmeyer”. Artifacts from Great Lakes Ships, Lighthouses, and much more!

Lighthouses to Visit and Enjoy
Aerial Tours from ALPENA

Bring your camera, a jacket, and a good pair of walking shoes! Be sure to call ahead for times, rates, and particulars.

1) Tawas Point Lighthouse – 1-800-558-2927 Off U.S. 23 on Tawas Beach Rd., Tawas City, MI

2) Sturgeon Point Lighthouse and Museum – 1-989-724-6297 Off U.S. 23 – North of Harrisville on Sturgeon Point Road

3) Alpena Light (Lil’Red) – Viewing from Thunder Bay Marina, Located at the Mouth of the Thunder Bay River, Alpena, MI

4)Middle Island Boat Tours 2.5 miles offshore, Departure: North of Alpena off U.S. 23 North on Rockport Road Public Access. Call Capt. Mike – 1-989-619-1013 See ad on page 11$25.00 per person; $15.00 children 12 & under.

5) Silver City Airport - off US 23, North of Alpena • Tours include 
3 lighthouses or 5 lighthouses - We’ll throw in the color tour for free.       Questions/Reservations 866-627-4554  • Pilot John Marvin • Cost $12.00 per light, per person.

6)40 Mile Point Lighthouse – 1-989-734-4587 6 Miles North of Rogers City, South of Manitou Beach Rd.

7) Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - viewing from Michilimackinac       State Park, a few hundred feet east of the Mackinac Bridge

Thursday Evening, October 11, 2007

 

            WELCOME PARTY 5-9 p.m.

"The Alpena Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes All to Alpena, a Warm and Friendly Port."

The 12th Annual Festival’s Activities and Events officially begins Thursday evening with a Welcome Party for all Visitors, Vendors, Volunteers and Friends. Fun for the whole family. Come and mingle and enjoy a great evening.

The Welcome Party will have a Silent Auction, Entertainment and Great Food all for $10.00 per person. 
For more information call: 1-800-425-7362