Breakfast: Begin your day by indulging in artisan baked breads and delicious pastries from The Bread Gal. Order the Seasonal Galette, Chocolate Croissant, or the always-irresistible Cardamom Bun.

Shop & Sample: Located in Riverfront Saginaw, explore the SVRC Marketplace, an indoor, European-style market of shops. Here, you’ll find clothing, jewelry, and unique & ethnic eateries galore (plus the seasonal Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market beneath the outdoor pavilions).

Take Part in the Art: Treat yourself to delicious eye candy of more than 2,000 objects of art, spanning 4,500 years, housed in the historical 1904 Georgian-Revival mansion that is the Saginaw Art Museum. Don’t miss the Italianate gardens out back! Swoon.

Dinner: Cozy up in Old Town for dinner. Enjoy artful décor and exquisite dining with distinct European touches at Artisan Urban Bistro. Experience an open kitchen, made-on-site wine selections, and the Thick Cut Smoked Pork Chop or the ever-popular Lonnie's Pasta. Or, dine at Jake's Old City Grill, a casual-upscale chophouse with an extensive, award-winning wine menu (and simply divine steak & seafood selections).

Showtime: Look to The Dow Event Center for concerts, comedy, and Saginaw Spirit OHL hockey games. Or, take in a show in a more intimate setting, amidst the historical charm and grandeur of The Temple Theatre.

Carpe Noctem: Seize the night at Old Town Distillery, featuring craft cocktails handmade with spirits distilled on-site — including Moonshine! And head into Woody’s Draught House to order a flight from 100+ craft brews on tap to try!

Breakfast: Begin your day with eggs & sausage like locals at Fuzzy’s Restaurant, or order the Cinnamon French Toast to taste one of the many reasons people return time and again. (On the way out, pick up a loaf of Fuzzy’s homemade iced cinnamon bread to bring home. You simply must!)

Far Out: Want to get out, feel the wind in your hair, and breathe some fresh air? Plan in advance to hop aboard Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips! You’ll experience incredible wildlife sightings and be guided through the pristine Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge by the one-and-only Johnny Panther. He calls this glorious land the “Everglades of Michigan,” and you’ll enjoy every minute spent with him welcoming you through it!

You could also tootle along the 6.5-mile Wildlife Drive and experience the Refuge’s natural splendor from the comfort of your car, June - September!

Get Creative: Attend a Pick Your Project Workshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio, the place to be to sand, stain, distress, and paint on-trend wood signs and decor for your home.

Or, visit Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum to see a collection of 200 sculptures spanning the 70-year career of "America's Public Sculptor." (The gift shop here is exquisite, too!)

Dinner: Step inside SVRC Marketplace and sink your teeth into artisan fire-roasted pizzas at Goose Tooth Co. (with favorites like the Stacked Hot Honey Pepperoni). Sample from the taproom's 24 draft craft beer, wine, and cider selections — possibly on the outdoor patio!

First, Coffee: Head to Old Town’s local hotspot, Red Eye Coffee + Tea, and grab coffee, tea, and tasty muffins to start your day.

For the Fun of It: Head just over the Court Street Bridge and find the huge sign made up of individual, bright, bold letters: S-A-G-I-N-A-W. You can’t miss it — or your opportunity to snap a photo in front of it! It’ll surely be a framer and will always remind you of your weekend spent in Saginaw.

Sunday Brunch: Fill up before heading home with Sunday brunch at Artisan Urban Bistro. Sip on house sangria or mimosas, paired with the Salmon Eggs Benedict Breakfast Pizza or Blueplate Breakfast Pasta.

Or, head out of town a touch to the Mountain View Restaurant inside Kathleen's at Apple Mountain. Brunch on elevated classics like Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast or Vanilla Bean Pancakes while you enjoy mimosas and spectacular views of the surrounding resort.