Wash Away Your Cares on Calm Waters

Come on in — the water’s fine. Downright refreshing, actually. No salt, no sharks. Just cool, blue, calm-your-soul and quiet-your-mind freshwaters. A place to rinse all the worries away. Refresh your sun-drenched skin, and reinvigorate your spirit.

Let the stress of the everyday slip away on a sunset river cruise, cast a line into calm waters, or float off into the horizon on a peaceful paddling trip.

Things To Do

Dip your toes, drop a line, and dive right in as you discover these must-try attractions, hotels, and restaurants on the water when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

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Things To Do

Refreshing & cool, salt-free & scenic — the Great Lakes Bay is hands-down & all-in the place to be for an affordable waterfront vacation in Michigan!

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Things To Do

Will you float off into the sunset, or drift dreamily under sunny skies? Take your chance to see a lighthouse, or sip wine & savor decadent chocolates while you're on the water? Read on to meet the fleet of boats you can enjoy when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan!

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Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay

Curious why we’re called the Great Lakes Bay? This region’s rich with freshwaters, and perfectly situated along a bay on one of five Great Lakes.

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Saginaw Bay Fishing

This region boasts one of the top walleye fisheries in Michigan, the Midwest, and well-beyond, Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay.

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Boating + Sailing

You don’t need your own private yacht — a pontoon, a fishing boat, or even a kayak — to experience the calming magic of these freshwaters.

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Paddling

Here, each dip of the paddle brings the promise of cool freshwaters, tranquil scenery — and chances to soak in all the serenity.

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Beaches

These Great Lakes Bay beaches boast their own little salt- and shark-free version of paradise.

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