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 your car — along the scenic, seasonal Wildlife Drive — a 6.5-mile auto tour route that's open from June to October.

Catch a Show

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

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).

Enjoy Wee One Fun

Let the kids have hands-on fun at the 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 the 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!)

Shop Your Way

Scour vintage goods, furniture, and hard-to-finds at the Antique Warehouse, Adomaitis Antiques, Court Street Antiques, and more — and absolutely stop off for coffee at local shops like dawn of a new day coffeehouse and cafe or the Red Eye.