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Refreshing & cool, salt-free & scenic — the Great Lakes Bay is hands-down & all-in the place to be for an affordable waterfront vacation in Michigan!

Dip your toes, drop a line, and dive right in as you discover these must-try attractions, hotels, and restaurants on the water when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Will you sail off into the sunset, or drift dreamily under starry skies? Paddle a kayak, or sip wine & savor decadent chocolates aboard an electric craft? Read on to meet the fleet of boats and find adventures you can enjoy on the water when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

With unique vendors, bonus treats, and special extras & events — discover these farmers markets that are each a must-experience when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Follow the sunshine, fresh air, and this list of top outdoor attractions to make the most of your summer adventures when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Read on to peruse where to park your RVs & pop up your tents when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan — and discover nearby summertime favorites that’ll round out the experience when you & yours go camping.

"Take a hike!" was once a phrase used to send someone on their way. Today, when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan, it's a friendly invitation.

Located just south of Saginaw is a 10,000-acre respite where you can walk for miles without seeing another human being. The only chatter to be heard is that exchanged between the birds and the squirrels. And the scenery in every direction looks like something from a Monet painting. Welcome to the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge.

Experience the splendor of Mother Nature’s beauty and soar to new destinations by making birding your new go-to activity when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan.

For sunny waterfront fun to excursions by moonlight, pre-plan with this bucket list to pack your long weekend with a lifetime of memories when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

Spend a long weekend checking items off this bursting bucket list when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan — and have a four-day adventure your family will never forget! Because here, it’ll be a toss up: who had more fun, the parents or kids?

Shop antique centers to artisan boutiques, sample eclectic coffee shops & eateries, belly up for craft beer & handcrafted cocktails, and even board a tall ship to sail off into the sunset! It’s all available (and ready when you are) on your weekend in Bay City!