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Great Lakes Bay Region

Hold out your left hand. See that part where the thumb meets the rest of the hand? That’s where you’ll be when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw.

Discover outdoor winter adventures and experience Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth. Shop Michigan's largest antique center or one of the Midwest's largest outlet malls - even the world's largest Christmas store!

Savor rich, winter flavors inside our inviting restaurants, cozy in for some seasonal wine tasting, or sip artisan brews on a self-guided craft beer tour. Whatever you do, find your winter vacation inspiration here.

Winter Bliss
From outdoor winter adventures to heartwarming holiday traditions, it's a magical time of year to be here.
Insider Trip Ideas
Unlock insider Michigan vacation ideas for every season - straight from our locals.
Top Things To Do
Explore top things to do by city or top things to do by season, dive into our top 10 uner $10, or find free things to do while you're here!
Explore Our Cities
When you Go Great Lakes Bay in Bay City, Birch Run, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw, six unique cities make for a quaint and quintessential Pure Michigan escape.
Summer Breeze
In the Great Lakes Bay Region, a summer breeze is blowing… where it’s headed is Pure Michigan.
Time
Welcome to the Great Lakes Bay Region: where hours and minutes are measured by a different clock and the moments are forever Pure Michigan.
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