Saginaw Bay

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Saginaw Bay

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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
The price is CA $210 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $210
CA $291 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (2,429 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time!"

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 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 CA $152 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $152
CA $168 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! (1,003 reviews)
"I'll stay here again"

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 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 CA $108 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $108
CA $120 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bridgeport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice place
"We have stayed here before. Although beds seemed harder than we remembered, but were still comfortable. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Food selection decent, hot food was hot, cold food cold. Pool and hot tub were clean and working."

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 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
Sunset Shanty is the place to be-Relax at the Shanty! Say "Cheeseburger"

Sunset Shanty is the place to be-Relax at the Shanty! Say "Cheeseburger"

Pigeon
Stay at this vacation home in Pigeon. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tim Simecki Memorial Park and Beadle Bay Marina are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Perfect Location
"Super cute place. Has everything you need. Just minutes from our favorites beach. Plan to be back next year."

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2025

Sunset Shanty is the place to be-Relax at the Shanty! Say "Cheeseburger"
Hot Tub, pristine beach access, 2-bdrm cottage with AC, WiFi near Port Austin #2

Hot Tub, pristine beach access, 2-bdrm cottage with AC, WiFi near Port Austin #2

2 out of 5
Port Austin
Stay at this cottage in Port Austin. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bird Creek Golf Club and Veteran's Memorial Park ...
7.4/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Almost perfect
"EXTREMELY clean, perfect location, well appointed, nice “private” beach, pet friendly. There are two reasons for the 4 star (more like a 4.5):One was that there was a smell coming from the shower train. It wasn’t sewage, but was unpleasant. The longer we stayed the better it got but it was always ..."

Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2025

Hot Tub, pristine beach access, 2-bdrm cottage with AC, WiFi near Port Austin #2
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Popular places to visit

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

4.5/5(161 reviews)

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 which includes interior views, art and a statue or sculpture

Saginaw Valley State University

3.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(92 reviews)

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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 featuring signage

Temple Theatre

3/5(3 reviews)

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

Bay City featuring night scenes and a bay or harbour

Bay City

Midland featuring a pond, a park and autumn colours

Midland

Birch Run

Birch Run

Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth