Bay City Waterfront
Escape to
Calm Waters
+ Cozy Stays
+ Cozy Stays
Welcome to Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region
Wash away your cares in the calm waters of Lake Huron. Drift away on a river cruise, or sail off into the sunset on a tall ship. Get your catch of the day from a top-notch walleye fishery, or catch views from the top of a forest on America’s longest canopy walk. In the Great Lakes Bay, six alluring cities are calling you to coast on a summer breeze.
Things To Do
Follow the sunshine, fresh air, and this list of top outdoor attractions to make the most of your summer adventures in the Great Lakes Bay!
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Things To Do
Dip your toes, drop a line, and dive right in as you discover these must-try attractions, hotels, and restaurants on the water in the Great Lakes Bay!
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Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival
Wenonah Park | @ju__ju__b
Bavarian Belle Riverboat | @brettmartinphotos
Saginaw River in Bay City | @mi_playground
Bay City State Park | @shawnalaurenphoto
Go Great
Fair rides, street food, and fireworks, live music and locally brewed suds: summer is just around the bend, which means the Great Lakes Bay will soon be bursting and all-around alive with festival fun!
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Go Great
All kinds of fun and free as can be, these outdoor summer concert series are your no-cost ticket to experience live music and unique entertainment nearly every day of the week!
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Go Great
Read on to meet the fleet of boats and find adventures you can enjoy on the waves of the Great Lakes Bay.
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Go Great
There’s real satisfaction in providing your own power, amid a rich soundscape of paddles' splashes and birdsong. You seem to float out of your own world and worries and into a wider, maybe even wiser, one. That’s Great Lakes Bay Region paddling.
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Go Great
Read on to peruse where to park your RVs and pop up your tents in the Great Lakes Bay — and discover nearby summertime favorites that’ll round out the experience when you and yours go camping.
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Great Lakes Bay Region of Pure Michigan
In the Great Lakes Bay, a summer breeze is blowing... where it's headed is Pure Michigan.
