Tours + Experiences

Beginning in May, board the Bavarian Belle Riverboat or Frankenmuth FunShips to discover gorgeous scenery along the Cass River.

Reserve a guided boating ecotour through the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge with Johnny Panther Quests Adventure Trips.

Hop on with Golden Ticket Trolley Tours and immerse yourself in Frankenmuth on a narrated ride led by a local guide.

Enjoy the spring scenery on a horse-drawn carriage ride with Frankenmuth Carriage Company or Fantasy Carriage Company.

Book the PedAle Trolley to ride a 16-person bike through Frankenmuth — or purchase single seats on a pedal-powered pub crawl!

Bike through Bay City when you reserve the Sunrise Pedal Trolley. Bring your own beverages & coast into great times!

Go on a culinary journey with Flavors of Frankenmuth Food Tours and be guided by seasoned experts to iconic eateries — and hidden gems!

Tour the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio, an oasis of mid-century modern architecture, then find 400+ other structures with the Mid-Century Modern Midland mobile app.

See historic buildings & homes along the self-guided Center Avenue Historic District Walking Tour of Bay City.

Shopping

Find clothing boutiques to fudge shops, partake in wine tastings to spa treatments, and enjoy the spring florals & Bavarian architecture at Frankenmuth River Place Shops.

Score huge finds (and save big) on a trip to Birch Run Premium Outlets, with 100+ designer & name-brand stores.

Celebrate spring through six sprawling shops, each housed in a historic farm building, at Pride and Country Village.

Stroll along winding cobblestone through a fairytale castle to seven unique shops inside the Bavarian Inn Castle Shops.

Enjoy the indoor, European-style SVRC Marketplace, and sample from unique & ethnic eateries as you browse yarn & beads to beauty products.

Experience the world’s largest Christmas store, Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, where it’s merriment & joy, 361 days a year!

Find the perfect gift (or treat yourself to something unique) from handcrafted & artisan goods at Serendipity Road, Creative Lane, or Amazin’ Mitten.

Browse clothing to gifts, home décor to house plants at lifestyle boutiques including My Secret Garden and Botanica Modern Market.

Shop home décor, garden, and gifts inside inviting shops like Violets Blue, Little House, and Warmbier Farms.

Try on the latest fashions & accessories at Ferne Boutique, Omoni Boutique, Fran & Dot Boutique, and Prim Sage Boutique, to name a few.

Antiquing

Discover Michigan’s largest antique mall, Bay City Antiques Center/Bay Antique Center, with 400+ booths housed in a historic building.

Join friends for a bite to eat at the cafe before perusing 70 antique vendors & six specialty shops at the Antique Warehouse.

Stroll down memory lane at Freeland Antique Mall, with 90+ booth spaces stocked with antiques & vintage goods.

Take a trip through Americana Company Antiques and find an eclectic mix of local memorabilia & unique antiquities.

Browse thoughtfully restored pieces of mid-century modern furniture at Retro Attics Studio, open Saturdays only.

Explore a marketplace of vintage, shabby chic, antique, industrial, and mid-century modern at The Iron Gate Emporium.

Find vintage galore from 60+ vendors at Around the Farm Antiques — and shop interesting garden decor.

Go on a thrilling hunt through Thrifty Treasures Antiques & More. Shop 20+ dealers with jewelry, glassware, primitives, and art.

Beer, Wine + Spirits

Enjoy outdoor seating and Cass River views at Frankenmuth Brewery, Michigan’s oldest microbrewery.

Order the rotating IPA at Oracle Brewing Company, a laid-back space with inventive artisan brews.

Toast to Michigan history at Midland Brewing Company, and try spring’s seasonal Three Mile Marker Hefeweizen!

With handcrafted brews, wines, and hard seltzers, sip something new at Loggers Brewing Company — and sample from food trucks that regularly park & serve.

Taste wood-fired craft brews at The Maple Grille Restaurant & Microbrewery — and farm-to-table fare, scratch-cooked over fire.

Sip on suds that pay local tribute at Tri-City Brewing Company and be ready for rotating food trucks!

Enjoy your brew — craft beer or coffee — with baked goods at MI Element Grains & Grounds.

Grab a wood-fired pie & a pint — from Blood Orange Wheat to Lumberjack Brown — at W.H. Ales Brewpub.

For a distillery, brewery, and winery in one, look to Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom. Try the frothy Blue Jasmine Fizz or a pint of Hazy IPA!

Sip handcrafted cocktails at Old Town Distillery to sample vodka, rum, whiskey, and Moonshine, distilled on-site.

Taste thoughtfully crafted artisan cocktails inside The Public House — and light bites from Pickled Deviled Eggs to Parm Fries.

Step into EverNorth Spirits Co. to taste true, community-driven whiskeys, brought to your glass by the Bourbon Junkies.

Sample signature cocktails, smoked table-side, at Beaver’s Pub, a cozy whiskey bourbon bar.

Live Entertainment + Nightlife

Catch a concert, comedy show, or other performance at Midland Center for the Arts, The Temple Theatre, The Dow Event Center, Bay City State Theatre — or the outdoor Jolt Credit Union Event Park.

Bowl for strikes at Stardust — then enjoy escape rooms, axe-throwing, and The Taproom with 41 draft craft brews!

Work together at Great Lakes Escape Game or Code Breakers Escape & Puzzle Rooms to see if you can solve cryptic clues & get out!

Arts + Culture

Tour the traditional tea house at the Japanese Cultural Center, Tea House and Gardens of Saginaw, and stroll through three acres of serene Japanese gardens.

Explore gorgeous, Italianate gardens after touring permanent & traveling exhibitions at the Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens.

Peruse Gingerblue Gallery to experience impressive local art alongside international works.

Browse the gallery at Studio 23/The Arts Center and choose an art project from the Craft Bar!

History + Museums

Explore the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum aboard a National Historic Landmark, the U.S.S. Edson!

Venture through the Michigan Heroes Museum, the only of its kind in the country, featuring displays of Michigan veterans.

Experience the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, a three-story gem tucked inside a French chateau-style castle.

Reserve a tour of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation’s Autism History Museum to celebrate neurodiversity as you explore the history of autism.