boats and kayaks on the river, while tall ships are parked at the dock, courtesy GLB

Bay City

It's time to explore, unsalted. Because, in Bay City, our freshwater playground beckons-and, here, majestic tall ships aren't just for daydreaming-they're for sailing.

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Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Bay City

Bay City Social District

St. Laurent Brothers Candy

Bay City Wine Walk

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Buoy 18 Miniature Golf, Arcade & Ice Cream Shop

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Ike's Mobile Kayak Rentals

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Bay City State Park

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Appledore Tall Ship Adventures: Public Sails, Sunset Cruises & More

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Delta College Planetarium

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Bay City Boat Lines

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Nor'East Outdoors LLC

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Witzgall Orchards

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Saginaw River Lighthouse

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James Clements Airport (3CM)

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Discover Bay City

For dinner cruises and stargazer cruises and fall color cruises as far as BaySail's Appledore IV will take you. Here, fresh catch is served deck side at The Real Seafood Co.A little extra dose of wind-in-your-hair is only a Sunrise Pedal Trolley away. So, hop on this 15-passenger group bike, shipped straight from the Netherlands, and pedal on... because Bay City's best awaits.

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