Ride into Beauty

Not only will booking a custom boat tour with Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips bring you through one of the richest wildlife habitats in Michigan — the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge — but your ecotour will also include unforgettable views that'll leave you daydreaming about how relaxed you felt on this outing!

You could even cruise through the Refuge from the comfort of your car — along the scenic, seasonal Wildlife Drive — a 6.5-mile auto tour route that's open June to October.

Get Artsy

Peruse the Saginaw Art Museum, a 1904 Georgian-revival mansion with Italianate gardens and a permanent collection spanning 4,500 years, or possibly Gingerblue Gallery, featuring international and local artists and a selection of mediums. Or, browse the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, with more than 200 sculptures (and 20 bronze statues in the outdoor Sculpture Garden).

Attend a Pick-Your-Project Workshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio for the chance to create a custom piece of wood artwork for your home. Spend time relaxing in the inviting space as you learn to distress, sand, stain and paint your one-of-a-kind creation!

Catch a Show

Check for possible concerts, comedy shows, and more to enjoy within The Dow Event Center, or outside at the neighboring Jolt Credit Union Event Park in summer months. Just up the street is the historic Temple Theatre, a beautifully restored 1927 gem that hosts concerts and performances, plus a recurring Dueling Pianos show worth catching while you're in town.

Enjoy Wee One Fun

Let the kids have hands-on fun in the interactive play & learn galleries at Mid-Michigan Children's Museum (and try deciding if little kids or "big kids" enjoy this place more). Be sure to spend time at the Saginaw Children's Zoo, marveling at more than 150 animals and riding the hand-carved carousel and miniature train. (Psst! Buy double tickets. When the kids say, "Can we ride again?", say, "Yes!" and watch their faces light up!)

See where families have been having a blast in Saginaw for over 25 years! Bring everyone to Kokomo's to race go-karts, ride bumper boats, play mini-golf & laser tag, and challenge each other in the action-packed arcade! Or, experience Stardust Entertainment Center, where bowling, LED bumper cars, 60 arcade games, two-story laser tag, and four escape rooms will welcome your family into all kinds of fun!