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- Sip Teas at Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House
- Book A Custom Boat Tour with Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips
- Explore The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
- Attend A Live Event
- Indulge in Art
- Sample Cocktails and Craft Brews
- Shop Your Way Around Town
- Find Fun For The Whole Family
- Taste New Dishes
Revered as one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in all of North America and the only authentic Japanese tea house in the Midwest, experience the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House. Traditional Tea Ceremonies (Chanoyu) are offered the second Saturday of each month, but a "Tea & Tour" can be scheduled anytime and the three-acre gardens on t...
Not only will booking a custom boat tour with Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips bring you through one of the richest wildlife habitats in all of Pure Michigan - the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge(link is external)- but your excursion will also include unforgettable, scenic views that'll leave you daydreaming about how relaxed you felt on t...
Built in 1897 in the style of a French chateau, admission is just $1 (and .50 cents for children) to explore the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. Featuring traveling exhibits and show stopping displays of Saginaw history, try to find the gargoyles outside and ask a staff member insideabout their meaning!
Enjoy events amidst the 25,000 square-foot Wendler Arena inside the Dow Event Center(link is external), or at the neighboring outdoor Huntington Event Park(link is external) in summer months. And just up the road is the historic Temple Theatre(link is external), a beautifully restored 1927 theatre that hosts live events, plus a recurring Dueling Pi...
Peruse the Saginaw Art Museum(link is external), a 1904 Georgian-Revival Mansion with Italianate gardens and a permanent collection spanning 4,500 years, or possibly Gingerblue Gallery(link is external), featuring international and local artists and a selection of mediums. Or, browse the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum(link is external), wi...
Experience a wide selection of wines and martinis amidst the 1920s-style speakeasy ambiance of Bancroft Wine and Martini Bar(link is external), then walk around the corner to Bourbon + Co.(link is external) where you'll sample from more than 70 bourbons. Whet your whistle at Old Town Distillery(link is external), slip inside Woody's Draught House(l...
Discover upscale, trendy clothing and accessories inside OMONI Boutique(link is external), or scour vintage goods, furniture, and hard-to-finds at the Antique Warehouse(link is external), Old Town Furniture(link is external) and Adomaitis Antiques(link is external).
Let the kids have hands-on fun at the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum(link is external) (and try deciding if little kids or "big kids" enjoy this place more)! And be sure to spend time at the Saginaw Children's Zoo at Celebration Square(link is external), marveling at the animals and riding the hand-carved carousel and miniature train. (Psst! Buy do...
Sample Asian-fusion dishes (and arguably the best spring rolls around) at Pasong's Café(link is external), enjoy award-winning steak and global wine offerings at Jake's Old City Grill(link is external), experience upscale-yet-urban fine dining at Artisan Urban Bistro(link is external) in Old Saginaw City, or peruse the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Mark...
- Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. Among the top things to do in Saginaw, MI, is to take a trip to the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. This Tourist attraction that spans 10,000 acres was built in 1953.
- Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park. Among the many fun things to do in Saginaw, MI, is to spend a day at Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park. The Park features activities for summer and winter.
- Pride and Country Village. One of the best places to visit in Saginaw, MI, is Pride and Country Village. Pride and Country village is the largest village of unique shops in the state.
- Ojibway Island. Ojibway is an island located along the Saginaw River. This tourist attraction has natural scenery that makes it the perfect area for relaxing strolls along the water or taking relaxing breaks under the various shades on the Island while looking over the beautiful river of Saginaw.
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- Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. The Castle Museum is a stunning historic structure set in the heart of downtown. It was built in 1897 in the lavish style of a French Chateau.
- Saginaw Art Museum. This mecca of art is set inside a Georgian-Revival Mansion built in 1904. The Saginaw Art Museum was once the family home of lumber baron Clark L. Ring.
- Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. Named after the prolific local artist Marshall M. Fredericks, over 200 sculptures and bronze statues grace the grounds.
- Go Antiquing. Saginaw is a treasure trove of vintage goodies to discover. We love to spend a day scouring the shops downtown for unique gems. Antique Warehouse and Old Town Furniture provide captivating collections of home furnishings to dig through.
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Saginaw. Part of the Flint/Tri-Cities area in Michigan, Saginaw is a small city with unique attractions, including a French-style castle, originally built as a post office and now home to the the local historical society. The city also has its own island park sitting in the middle of Saginaw River, a popular destination for picnics and fireworks.
