Ride into Beauty: Not only will booking a custom boat tour with Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips bring you through one of the richest wildlife habitats in Michigan — the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge — but your ecotour will also include unforgettable views that'll leave you daydreaming about how relaxed you felt on this outing!

Cruise to Views: You could even wind through the Refuge from the comfort of your car — along the scenic, seasonal Wildlife Drive — a 6.5-mile auto tour route that's open June to October.

Find Old & New: Experience "Michigan's Largest Village of Unique Shops" at Pride and Country Village! With multiple historic buildings stocked with home decor to clothing & accessories, save time to visit the old-fashioned deli & Red Caboose Ice Cream Parlor after your retail therapy.

Scour vintage goods, furniture, and hard-to-finds at the Antique Warehouse, Freeland Antique Mall, Adomaitis Antiques, Court Street Antiques, and The Little House Antiques, to name a few — and absolutely stop off for coffee at local shops like Red Eye Coffee + Tea.

Meet the Market: Wander through SVRC Marketplace, an indoor, European-style market filled with a variety of ever-changing vendors. Sample unique and ethnic eateries, shop sweet treats to jewelry-making and crochet supplies, and explore the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market under the outdoor pavilions in-season.

Get Artsy: Peruse the Saginaw Art Museum, a 1904 Georgian-revival mansion with Italianate gardens and a permanent collection spanning 4,500 years, or possibly Gingerblue Gallery, featuring both international and local artists. Or, browse the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, with more than 200 sculptures (and 20 bronze statues in the outdoor Sculpture Garden).

Pick Your Project: Attend a DIY Workshop at Board & Brush Creative Studio for the chance to create a custom piece of wood artwork for your home. Spend time relaxing in the inviting space as you learn to distress, sand, stain, and paint your one-of-a-kind creation!

Catch a Show: Check for concerts, comedy shows, and more to enjoy within The Dow Event Center, or outside at the neighboring Jolt Credit Union Event Park in summer months. Just up the street is the historic Temple Theatre, a beautifully restored 1927 gem that hosts concerts and performances, plus Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra ensembles.

Go All In: Enjoy an evening of immersive experiences at 906 Lapeer. With four escape rooms, a 3D blacklight GellyBall arena, axe-throwing, and a full-scale haunted house, find hours of fun in one indoor escape!

Go Wild: Be sure to spend time at the Saginaw Children's Zoo, marveling at more than 150 animals and riding the hand-carved carousel and miniature train. (Psst! Buy double tickets. When the kids say, "Can we ride again?", say, "Yes!" and watch their faces light up!)

Splash & Play: Head to Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park, featuring a playscape with rock-climbing wall, pavilion with picnic tables — and a splash pad with three bays that cater to kiddos of different ages!

Hit the Beach: Spend an afternoon, toes in the sand, at Haithco Recreation Area. This park offers a 40-acre lake, playground, splash pad, and fishing access — plus paddleboat, rowboat, canoe, and kayak rentals!