Wash Away Your Cares on Calm Waters

Come on in — the water’s fine. Downright refreshing, actually. No salt, no sharks. Just cool, blue, calm-your-soul and quiet-your-mind freshwaters. A place to rinse all the worries away. Refresh your sun-drenched skin, and reinvigorate your spirit.

Let the stress of the everyday slip away on an afternoon river cruise, drift into the sunset beneath billowing tall ship sails, or float off into the horizon on a peaceful paddling trip.

Things To Do

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!

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Things To Do

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!

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Things To Do

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!

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Saginaw Bay Walleye Fishing

This region boasts one of the top walleye fisheries in Michigan, the Midwest, and well-beyond, Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay.

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Boating + Sailing

You don’t need your own private yacht — a pontoon, a fishing boat, or even a kayak — to experience the calming magic of these freshwaters.

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Paddling

Here, each dip of the paddle brings the promise of cool freshwaters, tranquil scenery — and chances to soak in all the serenity.

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Beaches

These Great Lakes Bay beaches boast their own little salt- and shark-free version of paradise.

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Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay

Curious why we’re called the Great Lakes Bay? This region’s rich with freshwaters, and perfectly situated along a bay on one of five Great Lakes.

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