Breakfast: Start your day at Populace Coffee with a scratch-made bagel (some vegan), baked-in-house goods (some gluten-free), and drip coffee or a seasonal latte. Or, try Harless + Hugh Coffee for artisan toast, house waffles, and specialty sips like the Cardamom Latte or kombucha on tap.

Walk This Way: No matter which of the two shops above you take off from, anything & everything Downtown is just blocks away. Looking for timeless one-of-a-kinds? Experience Michigan’s largest antique center — Bay City Antiques Center/Bay Antique Center — and a handful of other antique & vintage shops dotting the nearby streets, from Americana Company Antiques to Retro Attics Studio.

Dinner & Dessert: Dine by candlelight at Old City Hall and enjoy their extensive wine list, or experience MI Table to taste Pure Michigan on the plate (alongside a wine, beer, or cider flight, if you like). Or, grab a picnic table down by the water at H2O's Waterside Grill and try a tropical fishbowl drink with your Hawaiian Coconut Cod or one of O's Famous Burgers!

Into the Night: Sample from 54 beers on tap at Tavern 101 and swing by the seasonal, outdoor Drydock Beer Garden in nearby Unity Park. Sip specialty cocktails and share buckets of cold beer at Drift Shoreside Beer Garden, right on the water — with an on-site food truck park for late-night bites! Or, saunter into Beaver's Pub, an inviting whiskey bourbon bar serving delicious sandwiches and burgers, along with handcrafted, seasonal smoked cocktails.

World-Class Catch: Rather drop a line and bring world-class walleye home as souvenirs? Book an outing with a local Saginaw Bay fishing charter! They'll lead you (with expert know-how) through what's hands-down one of the best walleye fisheries in Michigan.

Fresh-Catch Flavors: Dine at casual-upscale Real Seafood Company, and enjoy unbeatable waterfront views along with premium selections. Enjoy scallops seared in balsamic brown butter, fresh catch in your choice of seven preparations, or an order of King Crab Legs. Try their Sunrise on the Saginaw specialty drink with Finlandia citrus vodka during or after dinner!

Brunch: Before you leave, settle in at The Public House for a leisurely Sunday brunch. Enjoy a menu of shareables served family-style — from hash waffles to breakfast burritos — and savor every drop of your mimosa made with fresh-squeezed orange juice!

Beach: Linger over a long brunch, then head to Bay City State Park on your way out of town. Spend the day enjoying more than 1,000 feet of beach along the Lake Huron coast and explore the scenic lagoon trails of Tobico Marsh before closing the book on your memorable trip to Bay City!