people ice skating on an outdoor rink in the winter in the great lakes bay region

Great Lakes Bay

When you Go Great Lakes Bay this winter, find moments of pure greatness in the magic. Sip hot cocoa by candlelight while strolling through a winter wonderland. Mingle at merry concerts & festive markets, or take in dazzling light displays.

 

Lose yourself in nature, and find yourself at peace. Soak up the stillness of winter on glistening trails, or glide along an outdoor ice rink. Take carriage rides through snowy streets, pop in & out of local shops, and warm up with comfort food & handcrafted beverages. 

Top Holiday Traditions + Events

lit christmas tree downtown in the great lakes bay area

Top Winter Things To Do

woman on the snowy canopy walk in midland

Top Winter Things to Do with Kids

two people skating at the outdoor rink in winter holding on to hands as they skate

Top Winter Outdoor Attractions

cross country skier on the trails in the woods.

Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan

There are moments of pure greatness all around — if we linger long enough to soak them in. Find yours when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan this winter.

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Explore Midland

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Under the Radar Visits the Great Lakes Bay

On this tasty episode of UTR, we’re in Michigan’s middle earth for a sweet scoop, a mother-daughter popcorn powerhouse, a bakery straight from Europe, and a toy and truck museum that’ll light up your fire engine. Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that make the Great Lakes Bay Region just right.

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Discover six unique cities in one dream trip. 

Dip Your Paddles

Paddle away your worries on the cool blues of the Great Lakes Bay.

Canopy Walk at The White Forest of Dow Gardens
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Under the Radar Visits the Great Lakes Bay

On this tasty episode of UTR, we’re in Michigan’s middle earth for a sweet scoop, a mother-daughter popcorn powerhouse, a bakery straight from Europe, and a toy and truck museum that’ll light up your fire engine. Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that make the Great Lakes Bay Region just right.

Explore Our Cities

Discover six unique cities in one dream trip. 

Dip Your Paddles

Paddle away your worries on the cool blues of the Great Lakes Bay.

Canopy Walk at The White Forest of Dow Gardens

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Saginaw
exterior of cider mill on an autumn day
skyline of saginaw left side of the river on a sunny day
view of town where temple theater is, sign with logo above marquee, snow on the ground, sidewalks cleared
skyline of saginaw left side of the river on a sunny day
Bay City
ship in the bay at sunset, water is calm night is dusk
many ice fishermen and shanty's on the frozen lake
people eating out at the drydock in bay city
Midland
looking down on dow gardens in the fall, trees are bright yellows, oranges and greens, pond in the center
people riding bikes on the tridge in midland, on a cloudy day
girl on the nets on the canopy walk in winter
people on the canopy walk in midland
Frankenmuth
Things To Do In Frankenmuth: The Ultimate Pure Michigan Guide
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The covered bridge in Frankenmuth.