Episode 1509 Travel Planner

Travel Planner

“Great Lakes Bay Getaway”

Episode #1509 Travel planner

Welcome to our Great Lakes Bay Blog. A series of 2 to 3-minute videos showing you how to plan the perfect Great Getaway to the Great Lakes Bay region. This was the first in our Facebook blog shows.

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Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region
Bay, Midland, Saginaw Counties

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visit the official website of Great Lakes Bay Region tourism and plan your visit

Go Great Lakes Bay

Family Fun

When you're home to one of "30 Top Indoor Waterparks around the World", a waterpark with the Midwest's largest hotel family fun center, an AZA-accredited Children's Zoo and a bright, playful Children's Museum — fun things to do for families aren't hard to come by!

Family Fun [Go Great Lakes Bay]

Festivals

There are festivals for all seasons and all reasons. There is always something to celebrate when you Go Great Lakes Bay. Prost!

Festivals [Go Great Lakes Bay]

Waterfront

Sailing on a tall ship, fishing for world-class walleye, taking a scenic ecotour, wine tasting or sightseeing on a relaxing river cruise in Frankenmuth, or soaking up summer at sandy Michigan beaches and spray parks like Bay City State Park and Sanford Lake Park — Michigan's Great Lakes Bay is filled with freshwater adventures!

Waterfront Recreation [Go Great Lakes Bay]

For the Foodies

Whether you're searching for restaurants on the water or the best spots for outdoor dining, all of our must-try restaurants for spring & summer are worth a good, long look. From romantic restaurants you'll love cozying up at to local food trucks you'll just have to track down for a taste, browse all of the best places to eat in the Great Lakes Bay Region!

Restaurants [Go Great Lakes Bay]

Gardens

DAHLIA HILL | Midland

CHIPPEWA NATURE CENTER | Midland

DOW GARDENS | Midland

WARMBIER FARMS | Auburn

The Great Lakes Bay Region is chock full of color and nature, making it a destination for those who love the sights, smells and beauty of natural and planted gardens. These world-class gardens are inspiring.

Attractions [Go Great Lakes Bay]

Artsy

From awe-inspiring Michigan art galleries and museums to historic Michigan theaters, chances to explore our vibrant arts & culture scene are all around. Tour the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum or the Saginaw Art Museum, hear a Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra performance inside our historic 1927 Temple Theatre, or enjoy the performing arts at the State Theatre of Bay City. Experience Midland Center for the Arts, make your own masterpiece at one of our painting or pottery studios, or explore one of the most authentic Japanese tea houses in North America!

Arts & Culture [Go Great Lakes Bay]

For the Shopaholics

With the largest antique center in Michigan, one of the Midwest's largest outlet malls, the world's largest Christmas store, and a European-inspired outdoor shopping village home to 35+ unique stores — get ready for an unrivaled, all-out shopping experience! Uncover some of the best places to go antiquing in Michigan or browse all of our inviting shops in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Shopping [Go Great Lakes Bay]

Great Lakes Bay Fall

You will fall in love with autumn when you see the bright, crisp colors from a variety of vantage points. You will want to bring your camera to make your own memories.

Fall Trip Ideas [Go Great Lakes Bay]