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Great Lakes Bay

Rise above it all on America's longest treetop canopy walk or wrap up the family for wintertime adventures! From outdoor fun to indoor escapades, hands-on museums & vintage arcades, explore a region that's ready to go when covered in snow.

 

Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan. And with six unique cities to discover — Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw — you’ll find endless ways to explore this winter. 

Top Winter Things to Do

girl walking by wooden bridge in frankenmuth, snow all around and trees are bare

Top Winter Outdoor Attractions

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Eat + Drink

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Winter Festivals

town center in bay city, at daytime, large christmas tree in center of lofts and large dome science center

Top Winter Things to Do with Kids

girl on the nets on the canopy walk in winter

Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan

Discover a place where six inviting cities — Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw — make for one unforgettable autumn escape. Take a fall color tour, pedal a pub trolley through city streets or pop by boutiques & antique shops, sprinkled in with eclectic mix of eateries. After a day of fresh adventures, unwind in the warmth of a cozy patio or raise a glass of something seasonal at these hotspots for beer, wine & spirits.

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Under the Radar Visits the Great Lakes Bay

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the Great Lakes Bay Region for some Saginawesome art, a mouthwatering Michigan Table and a brewery that goes way back. We even take you to a ‘place’ where you can see a ‘race.’ Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that make Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region the right place to be!

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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Under the Radar Visits the Great Lakes Bay

On this episode of UTR, we’re back in the Great Lakes Bay Region for some Saginawesome art, a mouthwatering Michigan Table and a brewery that goes way back. We even take you to a ‘place’ where you can see a ‘race.’ Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that make Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region the right place to be!

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
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The covered bridge in Frankenmuth.