About this campground
Explore the shipwrecks lying in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, featuring exciting exhibits for all ages. Walk the decks of a wooden Great Lakes schooner replica, feel a Great Lakes storm, and touch the massive timbers of the boat resting on the lake bottom. All without getting wet! This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. Visitors can download the Shipwreck Alley Tours app, which presents an audio tour of the exhibits and a written narration of the shipwreck tour. This app also provides sensory friendly assistance. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
Getting there
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center can be found in the historic downtown Alpena, Michigan along the Thunder Bay River.
Activities
- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
- AMPHITHEATER
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
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Explore more Michigan camping
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Michigan campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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