Breakfast

• Spend a peaceful morning inside artisanal, European-inspired Chef Sergey's Bakery. Savor croissants & danishes, Cinnamon Babka, and seasonal lattes, crafted with care.
• Cozy in by the roaring fire (or grab a seat on the terrace) at Cafe Zinc at The H Hotel, and enjoy Croque Madame or the Chef's Weekly Benedict.
• Taste a little piece of Paris at Crepes et Amis, locally loved for its made-to-order sweet & savory crepes.
• Look to Live Oak Coffeehouse for specialty coffee and delicious quiche, or taste life-changing Creation Coffee, roasted locally, with your warmed cinnamon roll.

Lunch

• Taste sourdough pizza, wood-fired to perfection, at Pizza Baker, with options from Margherita to Cacio e Pepe.
• Enjoy fresh & modern Maru Sushi & Grill for sashimi, nigiri, and signature sushi rolls.
• Pop by Proper Taco, a casual taco shop serving expertly seasoned proteins and house-made sauces.
• Take your pick at Amazing Deli, with 25 unique sandwiches and 10 creative hotdogs to choose from!
• Lunch on specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads, or build-your-own calzones at Pizza Sam's.

Afternoon

• Be surrounded by 110 acres of floral beauty & natural splendor at Dow Gardens, and explore Whiting Forest, where you can travel along the nation's longest canopy walk!
• Right nearby Dow Gardens, tour the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, a mid-century modern architectural masterpiece.
• Visit The Glaze Bar inside Space Studios to personalize a piece of handcrafted pottery.

Evening

• Explore Midland Center for the Arts and time your visit to catch a Broadway show, concert, or other performance.
• Pick a project at AR Workshop Midland, and enjoy your evening (wood sign-making, candle-pouring) experience.
• Relax in the rustic charm of Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom, a brewery, distillery, and winery in one.
• Kick back with pints in the backyard beer garden of Midland Brewing Company, at a picnic table or by the fire pit!
• Enjoy a late-night hang at Brinstar, with classic arcade games & pinball machines, plus 12 brews on tap.
• Experience Midland's Nordic-inspired neighborhood hangout, Nord Social, and a curated menu of seasonal craft cocktails.
• Wander into Whichcraft Taproom for more than 80 varieties of Michigan-made brew, 40 available on draft.
• Cozy in at Clock & Candle Brewatorium, serving inventive beers & house-made seltzers inside a historic train depot.
• Listen to live music and snack on baked goods while sipping your brew (beer or coffee) at MI Element Grains & Grounds.

Breakfast

• Head to Harless + Hugh Coffee and enjoy, indoors or on the patio, your Lox Toast and Cardamom Latte — or mimosa with freshly squeezed citrus!
• Sink your teeth into upscale diner dishes at Uptown Grill, with options like the Lobster & Brie Omelet or Harvest Benny.
• Relax at Live Oak Coffeehouse in Uptown with locally roasted specialty coffee and delicious quiche.
• Taste comforting classics like Steak & Eggs or Biscuits & Sausage Gravy in the coziness of Mandy's Diner.
• Grab a seasonal (Honey Lavender to Carrot Cake) latte at Legacy Coffee House to pair with your house-baked bagel.

Lunch

• Stop by Tavern 101, a beer-forward restaurant with flatbreads, burgers, and 54 craft brews on tap.
  
• Try BarqueBC for specialty smoked-meat tacos, served food truck-style.
• Fuel up with fresh, delicious poké (deconstructed sushi) at Sushi Remix in Uptown.
• Grab a picnic table outside Meaty's Roadhouse BBQ & Sausage Shack to taste award-winning ribs, brisket, chicken, sausages, and (baked beans, mac & cheese) sides.

Afternoon

• Take a Saginaw River Guided Tour with Bay City Boat Lines, and soak up the scenery while a live guide highlights local points of interest like the USS Edson!
• Speaking of which, board this National Historic Landmark to tour the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum.
• Explore Saginaw Bay's sandy freshwater shoreline at Bay City State Park and linger in the lagoon of Tobico Marsh, a wetland preserve with walking trails & wildlife viewing.
• Go trolling with the pros of a local Saginaw Bay fishing charter, and experience this world-class walleye fishery!
• Rent a pontoon for the afternoon from Bay City Boat Rental, and have fun floating on the Saginaw River, Kawkawlin River, or Saginaw Bay.

Breakfast

• Linger over a scratch-made breakfast at The Brunch Guy, with a full menu of Benedicts, omelettes, brunch comforts, and cocktails worth celebrating.
• Indulge in artisanal breads & scratch-baked pastries from The Bread Gal, and enjoy your croissants, galettes, and scones while strolling through Old Town.
• Cozy up at Fuzzy's mom-and-pop diner and try the Famous Folded Breakfast (on homemade bread) they're known for!

Morning

• Peruse the SVRC Marketplace, an indoor, European-style market with diverse eateries & retail shops, then visit the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market, just outside its doors.
• Head to Old Town Saginaw to score one-of-a-kinds at The Little House Antiques and Court Street Antiques.
• Travel to the Antique Warehouse for antiques & collectibles from 70 dealers or uncover treasures from 90 dealers at Freeland Antique Mall.
• Enjoy a “country drive” out to Pride and Country Village to experience six eclectic shops, each one housed in a historic farm building.

Lunch

• Sample from homemade soups and more than 20 gourmet sandwich selections at Fralia's cozy, lunch-only deli.
• Bite into classic, NY-style slices from Old World Pizzeria — and taste rotating specialty pies like Burrata & Basil.
• Pull up to Old Town Drive-In, a 1950s-style carhop restaurant, for Coney dogs, fries, and cold draft root beer, brought right to your car.

Dinner

• Take in the inviting ambiance & open-kitchen concept of Artisan Urban Bistro. Order the Beef Braciole or Chicken Parmesan and choose from wines fermented in-house.
• For a casual-upscale chophouse, Jake’s Old City Grill serves charbroiled steaks & seafood, along with an extensive wine & martini list.
• Travel to The Maple Grille Restaurant & Microbrewery, a countryside eatery where the farm-to-table fare & microbrewed beers are both wood-fired!

Breakfast

• Try T.Dub's Pizzeria & Pub for Breakfast Bowls to Signature Breakfast Pizzas — and the T.Dub's Bloody Mary!
• Begin your day at La Crepe du Jour, where French music — and the smell of Parisian-style crepes — fills the air.
• Bite into warm beignets (New Orleans-style donuts, dusted with plenty of powdered sugar) at N'Orlins Beignets & Coffee.
  

Morning

• Wander cobblestone walks to 40 stores & attractions within Frankenmuth River Place Shops' German-inspired village.
• Stroll Main Street for ample shops to explore!
  • Indulge at Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus, Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen, or Frankenmuth Taffy Kitchen.
  • Discover 270 varieties of cheese inside Frankenmuth Cheese Haus, or house-made Bavarian-style sausages at Kern's Sausages or Willi's Smokehaus & Deli.
    
  • Shop souvenirs & unique gifts at Frank's Muth, Amazin' Mitten, Creative Lane, Covered Bridge Shop, or the Bavarian Inn Castle Shops.
  • Browse Abby's of Frankenmuth, Rapunzel’s Boutique, Adorn Boutique, or White House Boutique for on-trend fashions & accessories.
• Visit Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, the world's largest Christmas store, a magical place with more than 50,000 trims, gifts, and ornaments!

Afternoon

• Board the 150-passenger Bavarian Belle Riverboat for a narrated sightseeing cruise on the Cass River.
• Book a Wine & Chocolate River Tour with Frankenmuth FunShips to savor wine samples paired with handmade chocolates while you're on the water!
• Check into Frankenmuth Kayak Adventures to paddle along the calm Cass River.
• Find Fantasy Carriage Company or H&H Acres and Carriage Service to tour the city in a charming, horse-drawn carriage.
• Hop aboard the Golden Ticket Trolley for a fun & lively tour of town, narrated by a local guide.
• Zoom over to Frankenmuth Aerial Park for your chance to climb & zipline through the treetops!
• Visit the tasting room of St. Julian Winery to sample a flight of Michigan-made wines, spirits, and ciders.

Evening

• Sample from 15 beers on tap (while soaking up river views) at Frankenmuth Brewery, Michigan's oldest microbrewery.
• Sip your expertly crafted cocktail in a swanky, luxurious space at the Landmark Lounge, a speakeasy-inspired bar nestled inside The Mill at Zehnder Park.
• Heighten your evening on The Rooftop @ The Station 100, where artful cocktails & fine wines complement this chic rooftop bar overlooking Little Bavaria.
• Be swept away by the island vibes inside Te Fiti Tiki while sipping Polynesian-inspired cocktails, like Puka Punch in a pineapple bowl!
• Have a nightcap at Lorelei Lounge inside the Bavarian Inn Lodge — or wander out front for drinks on the welcoming patio of the Schnitzelbank Bier Garten.