Saginaw Bay, MI

Travel Guide

Saginaw which includes a park and flowers
Japanese Cultural Center featuring a bridge, a garden and a river or creek
Saginaw featuring a city
Saginaw which includes night scenes
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum showing art, interior views and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Saginaw Bay

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Southwest Saginaw

Though Southwest Saginaw might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hoyt Park and 400 Court Street Studio.

Southwest Saginaw
Lexington

Celebration Square

You'll enjoy the live music and zoo in Celebration Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Japanese Cultural Center or Ojibway Island.

Celebration Square
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum which includes a statue or sculpture, art and interior views

University Center

Travelers like the museums in University Center, and Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

University Center
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Cathedral District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cathedral District and surrounding area, you can visit Hoyt Park and Temple Theatre.

Cathedral District
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Covenant

While there might not be top attractions in Covenant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Temple Theatre and Saginaw Art Museum.

Covenant
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Southeast District Saginaw

While Southeast District Saginaw isn't home to many top sights, Hoyt Park and Japanese Cultural Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast District Saginaw
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
The price is ₩231,230 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
₩231,230
₩316,139 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Frankenmuth. Enjoy free parking, 4 indoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,413 reviews)
"Honestly was a great time!! Just have to say you have yo pay alot for add ons and food!! Should be a little more reasonable in my eyes!! Not to have a negative mark on my survey. Just a family who doesnt get to travel and the price is always the reason."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2501 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI
The price is ₩152,765 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
₩152,765
₩169,569 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saginaw. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel & breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saginaw by IHG
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth

Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth

2.5 out of 5
6460 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI
The price is ₩92,075 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
₩92,075
₩102,213 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bridgeport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was great."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
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Lost Arrow Resort

Lost Arrow Resort

3 out of 5
1749 Bomanville Rd, Gladwin, MI
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cabin in Gladwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions Clement Township Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
Lost Arrow is a Hidden Gem
"We absolutely love this place. It is a hidden gem and we wish we had known about it decades earlier. We could not get over how beautiful this property is, how millions of stars light up the sky at night, how the Tittabawassee River looks like a mirror. The rooms are comfortable, beautifully Designed ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Lost Arrow Resort
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Popular places to visit

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland is the largest Christmas store in the world. Dazzling light displays and animatronic Santa Clauses are highlighted throughout aisles upon aisles full of ornaments, stockings, nativity scenes, and Bavarian items spilled over from the German influence of nearby Frankenmuth. No grinches allowed in this indoor winter wonderland.

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

During your visit to Frankenmuth, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. Discover the breweries and festivals in this family-friendly area.

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum showing art, interior views and a statue or sculpture

Saginaw Valley State University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Saginaw Valley State University, during your trip to Saginaw. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Saginaw Valley State University
German town

River Place Shops

During your visit to Frankenmuth, you can do some window-shopping at River Place Shops. Discover the breweries and festivals in this family-friendly area.

River Place Shops
While wandering the garden I ran across this neat reflection.

Dow Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Dow Gardens, a lovely green space in Midland. Amble around this family-friendly area's gardens or attend a sporting event.

Dow Gardens
Overlooking Downtown Bay City early am. #reflections

Riverwalk Pier

Explore the great outdoors at Riverwalk Pier, a lovely green space in Bay City. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Riverwalk Pier
Temple Theatre featuring signage

Temple Theatre

Visit downtown Saginaw’s stunningly refurbished event hall to catch a film or to watch a performance of music or drama.

Temple Theatre

Cities near Saginaw Bay

Birch Run

Birch Run

Frankenmuth featuring swimming, a waterpark and interior views

Frankenmuth

Saginaw which includes outdoor art

Saginaw

Photo by Melonie Walker

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