Bay City Convention & Visitors Bureau
901 Saginaw Street
Bay City MI, 48708

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  Our forefathers knew what they were doing when they decided to settle here along the shores of Michigan’s Great Bay. The streams, rivers and Bay were a plentiful source of fish and an efficient means..

• History, Art & Culture

  Early Native Americans thrived in the forests and fertile wetlands surrounding the Saginaw River and Lake Huron, "the Sweet Sea," finding abundant plants and animals to sustain them. As adventurous..

• • Maritime Legacy

    Originally surrounded by forests and marshlands, early Bay City residents had little choice but to travel by water. From the first shipyard established along the banks of the Saginaw River in 1856, the..

  • Historic Sites & Attractions

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  • • Architecture for the Centuries

      An abundance of lumber made it as easy to build monumental structures as it did to build monumental ships. Lumbermen and shipbuilders who came to Bay City from the East Coast to seek fame and fortune brought..

    • Civil War Experience & the Underground Railroad

      Tantalyzing mysteries surround the role of Bay City in the national struggle over slavery which led to the Civil War. The city was settled by one of the nation's leading abolitionists, James G. Birney...

  • Visual Arts

     In the community’s heyday, prominent Bay Cityians entertained family and friends in the third-floor ball rooms of their Center Avenue mansions. They also sought entertainment at one of the many theaters..

  • Performing Arts

    In the community’s heyday, prominent Bay Cityians entertained family and friends in the third-floor ball rooms of their Center Avenue mansions. They also sought entertainment at one of the many theaters..

• Things To Do

  In Bay County, you’ll find attractions to enlighten the mind and entertainment to excite the spirit. With so many choices, both indoors and out, for adult escapes or family getaways, you’ll find yourself..

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  • • By Month

      FebruaryWinter FestivalMarchPatrick's Day ParadeAprilWetland Wake-Up DaySpring Migration FestivalJuneBay Arts Council Children's Series & Concerts in the ParkRiverside Art FestivalSt. Stanislaus Polish..

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  • Family Fun

    Begin your exploration of Bay City at the Bay County Historical Museum and its Kantzler Maritime Gallery where the kids can climb behind the wheel of the tug "Witch." Wander over to the Delta..

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    • Edutainment

      We aim to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining and educational activities that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about..

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  • Dining

    You'll find plenty to whet your appetite in Bay County. From ghost town gourmet to New York-style delis. From hand-dipped chocolates to home-brewed root beer. Whatever your taste, whatever your pocketbook,..

  • • Baked Goods & Speciality Foods

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    • Ethnic Cuisine

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    • Family Fare

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    • Fine Dining

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    • Nightlife

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  • Shopping

    Serious shoppers or sidewalk browsers find much to interest them in Bay County’s wide array of unique shops and stores. Entertain yourself for hours in one of Bay City’s historic shopping districts..

  • • Antiques

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    • Bridal

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• Four Seasons Out-of-Doors

  Archeologists believe early Native Americans settled along the coastal marshes of the Saginaw Bay in 3,000 BC. They were the first people to enjoy the bounty of the coastal wetlands created millions of..

• • Birding

    Tobico Marsh, declared a National Natural Landmark in 1876, is an integral part of America’s largest, contiguous freshwater coastal wetland. It provides an enticing habitat for more than 200 species..

  • Boating

    Hundreds of professional and amateur tournament fishermen test their skill each year on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay. Walleye is king here, but perch and bass are plentiful. Bring your own boat, charter..

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  • Parks and Camping

    Bay County parks are active places all year long. Roller blade on the Riverwalk when the sun is hot and the days are long. Or ski through the Bay City State Recreation Area when the air is brisk and snow..

  • Fishing

    Hundreds of professional and amateur tournament fishermen test their skill each year on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay. Walleye is king here, but perch and bass are plentiful. Bring your own boat, charter..

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    • Bait & Tackle Shops

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    • Ice Fishing

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  • Golfing

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  • Swimming

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  • Agriculture

    The rich, fertile soil of the Saginaw Valley has supported generations of farmers whose abundant harvests have earned the Bay City area the nickname “Bread Basket of Michigan.” Road-side stands, u-pick..

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• Contact Us

  Bay City Convention and Visitor's Bureau901 Saginaw Street, Bay City, MI 48708989.893.1222 · 888-BAY-TOWNinfo@tourbaycitymi.orgShirley RobertsExecutive Directorshirley@tourbaycitymi.orgAutumn FosterInformation..

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