A day trip to popular Bay City will delight the whole family. Located near Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron, the city has a wonderful water-side Historic Downtown which everyone will enjoy exploring on foot. Highlights for day trippers include the Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center, tours of the USS Edison and the Antique Toy and Fire House Museum. If you would like to enjoy some outdoor recreation you can visit the Bay City State Recreation Center on Saginaw Bay to hike, cycle, swim, fish and bird-watch. Art lovers could spend an entire day touring the many inviting art galleries and studios.

Bay City, MI 48708

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