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8 Coolest Coffee Shops in Michigan!

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Cabin Creek Coffee, Alpena, MI

Farther into the state heading north in Alpena, the Cabin Creek Coffee company awaits. Family-owned for nearly a decade—and we all know what kind of quality can come from family… Read More

10 Best Bars in Michigan: 2024 Edition!

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Talley's Log Cabin Bar, Lewiston, MI

Home of the Talley Burger, and the man known as the most beloved man in Lewiston by some reports, owner Bird Smith, Talley's Log Cabin Bar represents a fairly normal bar. It has simple but delicious… Read More

10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Michigan!

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Huron House, Oscoda, MI

Come check out the Oscoda bed and breakfast awarded multiple times by Bedandbreakfast.com, as well as winner of “Best Romantic Getaway” by VacationIdea. It's also one of the 50 best… Read More

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Paul's Pub, Johannesburg, MI

Paul’s Pub not only offers an awesome trivia night but also an extensive menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and much more. From broasted chicken to appetizers, there’s an impressive range… Read More

The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Michigan!

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North Branch Outing Club, Grayling, MI

Head on up to Grayling for one of the most natural times you've ever spent in a hotel. Near the Au Sable River, the North Branch Outing Club has previously played host to famous names like Henry Ford… Read More

The 7 Best Shopping Outlets and Malls in Michigan!

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Outlets at West Branch, West Branch, MI

Outlets at West Branch has recently—late December 2017 recently—undergone a change of ownership. A variety of changes have been put into place and a lot of excellent things are to come.… Read More

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Forest Dunes, Roscommon, MI

Golf Magazine, every two years, builds a list of the best golf courses in every state. Topping that list most recently was none other than Roscommon's own Forest Dunes. Featuring hotel options, real… Read More

The 15 Most Amazing Wonders to Discover in Michigan!

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Turnip Rock, Port Austin, MI

The massive, unusual granite formation that is Turnip Rock, near Port Austin, is named for its rocky composition and its overall appearance, which is very similar to a turnip. Narrow at the bottom… Read More

The 10 Best State Parks in Michigan!

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Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin, MI

On the immediate opposite site of the state from Warren Dunes, you'll find Port Austin's Port Crescent State Park. Home to 565 acres of woods and some of the best beaches Lake Huron can offer, you'll… Read More

8 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

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AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, Grayling, MI

Head on up to Grayling for a look at the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, which offers a slate of fundraising events for those looking to party in support of some great animals. With a comparatively… Read More

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Alpena, Michigan. Population for Alpena from the last gathering is 11304. You can view Alpena venues that host many Alpena MI events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Alpena page on Zillow. Currently Alpena has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $133,773. More real estate facts about Alpena: The number of properties currently for sale in Alpena is 377. The median homes for sale listing price is $97,000. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Alpena consisting of 205 with an average listing price for these house of $139,042. Out of the 65 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Alpena is $156,849. Interest rates for Alpena are at historic lows as well.

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