A quick half-mile jaunt from Dow Gardens and on display July through October, Dahlia Hill touts an eight-level terrace, covered in nearly 3,000 dahlias of 300 varieties. Visit for free, dawn to dusk, to see all 19 dahlia petal types, sprinkled in with sculpture on view year-round.

Situated in Downtown Bay City's waterfront Veterans Memorial Park, this 12-acre arboretum showcases multiple plantings meticulously cared for by local civic and private groups. After your tour of the blooms, enjoy a stroll along the Riverwalk that spans the full length of the park.

As if the artwork within this Georgian-Revival mansion weren't impressive enough on its own, the Saginaw Art Museum's Italianate gardens offer even more eye-candy. Wander through the beautifully hedged gardens (and watch for blooms like Japanese anemone) before exploring the Museum's permanent collection of art and rotating exhibitions.

Tucked along the banks of Lake Linton — and created as a symbol of friendship with Saginaw's sister city, Tokushima — these tranquil Japanese gardens are considered some of the most authentic in all of North America. Stroll the gardens at your own pace, enjoying the weeping cherries and water features, and make reservations for a Tea & Tour or Traditional Tea Ceremony.

Centered around a sparkling pool and fountain graced by the sculpture work of Marshall M. Fredericks, this manicured rose garden includes upwards of 200 vivid rose bushes, plus other beautiful flowering shrubs, trees, and plants. Watch for special annual events held here, like the Art & Garden Festival or Jazz in the Garden!

Dedicated in honor of Frankenmuth's German sister city, Gunzenhausen, the Memorial Park Rose Garden offers a secluded setting — perfect for stopping to smell the roses — and one that's complemented by its meticulously landscaped lawns.