Sparkling Waters + Storied Treasures

With its tall ship sailing and ferry boat cruises, a walleye fishery beyond compare, and one of the best state parks in Michigan, lined by close to a mile of beachfront — there’d be no good reason to leave Bay City without some time spent on its freshwaters.

Whether you’ll wander through Michigan’s largest antique center or explore City Market’s collection of vendors, catch a show at the historic State Theatre, or sip local suds from Tri-City Brewing while you pedal a pub trolley through town — dip into every refreshing pocket of Bay City.

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How to Spend a Weekend in Bay City

Shop antique centers to artisan boutiques, sample eclectic coffee shops and eateries, belly up at a few craft breweries, and even board a tall ship schooner to sail underneath the stars! It’s all available (and ready when you are) on your kid-free weekend in Bay City!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Bay City with Kids

Situated on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron, Bay City is absolutely bursting with flavors to savor, boats to board and bikes to ride (maybe even tandem ones, if you like). You're on vacation and you've got a weekend to spend making memories together in Bay City!

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Top Things to Do in Bay City

For Downtown, Uptown, and all-around experiences — shows to catch, boats to board, antiques to find, and flavors to never forget — read on to discover our top things to do in Bay City, Michigan, an eclectic and historic waterfront town!

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