Saginaw Bay

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Saginaw Bay

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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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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 Japanese Cultural Center.

Southwest Saginaw
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Northwest Saginaw

Though Northwest Saginaw might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saginaw Art Museum and Ojibway Island.

Northwest Saginaw
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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 Temple Theatre and The Dow Event Center.

Cathedral District
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Adams

While Adams isn't home to many top sights, Saginaw Art Museum and Ojibway Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Adams
Saginaw showing swimming and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

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
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,281 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
P8,281
P11,643 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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! (2,471 reviews)
"We just did an overnight visit... so we did not use the water park facility... which is really something! The hotel is VERY LARGE. So plan to do a lot of walking between indoor dining, front desk, room and restaurant. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The walk to the shopping area is lovely... ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
12150 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI
The price is P6,250 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
P6,250
P7,062 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birch Run. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Good alernative to the higher prices in Frankenmuth. Great people at the desk"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area 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 P4,167 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
P4,167
P4,625 total
Nov 2 - Nov 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! (1,018 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, quiet room at a very affordable price. Breakfast was fine but you need to ask for some items like milk and yogurt which otherwise you might not know they even offered. Would stay there again and recommend to others."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
Beautiful cabins on the river
"Amazing. New updates in cabins. Cozy. Kayaking was great. Pool and whirlpool was so relaxing and fun. I will be returning back soon."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Lost Arrow Resort
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Popular places to visit

Bronner's Christmas 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 quaint area.

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

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
River Place Shops

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
Dow Gardens

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
Riverwalk Pier

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 showing 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
Bay City which includes night scenes and a bay or harbor

Bay City

Saginaw showing outdoor art

Saginaw