Saginaw Bay

Travel Guide

Saginaw showing a garden and flowers
Japanese Cultural Center which includes a bridge, a park and a river or creek
Saginaw showing a city
Saginaw showing 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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Southwest Saginaw

When in Southwest Saginaw, you can plan a visit to Hoyt Park and Japanese Cultural Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southwest Saginaw
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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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University Center

Travellers 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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Covenant

Though Covenant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temple Theatre and Saginaw Art Museum.

Covenant
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Northwest Saginaw

Though Northwest Saginaw may 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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Northmoor Disctrict

While Northmoor Disctrict isn't home to many top sights, Mid-Michigan Children's Museum and Temple Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northmoor Disctrict
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth

3 out of 5
1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI
The price is €235 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€235
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (2,424 reviews)
"Water park and facility was as advertised"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 €111 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€111
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,008 reviews)
Nice stay
"In general, Holiday inn is my favorite. This one doesn't disappoint me. The breakfast is great as usual! Parking is easy, room is clean and comfy. A couple of minor issues: check-in waiting time is long and midnight noise from the room above us."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 €68 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€68
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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)
Overnight stay
"Nice room and location. Pool area was way too warm wall thermostat said 94. Room was very clean except for floor. Beds were clean and very comfortable:)"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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! (34 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 31 Jul 2025

Lost Arrow Resort
Screened porch, Lake Huron views, quiet sub, walk to beach and town in minutes!

Screened porch, Lake Huron views, quiet sub, walk to beach and town in minutes!

Port Austin
Stay at this vacation home in Port Austin. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Bird Creek Park and Port Austin State Harbor are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews)
"Wonderful cottage, kitchen has everything we needed and it’s very clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Screened porch, Lake Huron views, quiet sub, walk to beach and town in minutes!
Cozy Quiet Island Light House on Water Front

Cozy Quiet Island Light House on Water Front

2 out of 5
Fairgrove
Stay at this cottage in Tuscola County. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Location location location is amazing!!! Heard one of the bald eagles early morning right outside of the sliding doors. Tracy could not have been more accommodating and friendly!! We did set up a Coleman screened tent with two hammocks and enjoyed the nature around us!!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Cozy Quiet Island Light House on Water Front
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Popular places to visit

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

During your visit to Frankenmuth, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 interior views, a statue or sculpture and art

Saginaw Valley State University

Enjoy the student 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 which includes 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

Things to do

Private Charters on Saginaw Bay for Fishing or Birdwatching

Private Charters on Saginaw Bay for Fishing or Birdwatching

€561
per traveller
Private Charters on Saginaw Bay for Fishing or Birdwatching
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Lexington

Lexington

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