Cathedral District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cathedral District
Popular places to visit
Saginaw Valley State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Saginaw Valley State University during your trip to Saginaw. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Temple Theatre
Visit downtown Saginaw’s stunningly refurbished event hall to catch a film or to watch a performance of music or drama.
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Delve into the unique vision of one of America’s favorite sculptors at this dedicated museum and sculpture garden on a university campus.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
You can take time to visit Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Saginaw. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Hoyt Park
A Saginaw favorite, this historic park has for decades been hosting baseball games in summer and outdoor ice-skating in winter.
Japanese Cultural Center
Seek peace and cultural exchange as you take a quiet stroll through these landscaped gardens and visit an authentic Japanese teahouse.
Our pick of the best Cathedral District Hotel Deals
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
New water park was awesome kids had a blast. Hotel stuff was very helpful and courteous .we initially had a 2 Queen bed room, however My wife had an operation day earlier and we wanted to get a cot bed for one of our kids so she could sleep by herself. When stuff heard our request they send one free ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
From the lobby to the elevator to just the hotel in general it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in awhile. When we came to check in the person working the front desk was distracted by their kids. Our room was fine but glad we only stayed one night.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Marv Herzog Hotel
Don’t let the name of the hotel throw you off — we would give the Marv Herzog Hotel six stars. From the moment we arrived, the experience was excellent. David at check-in was friendly, welcoming, and very efficient, which made the start of our stay easy and enjoyable. The room was quite large and ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Breakfast had quite the selection. Not 5 star restaurant, but a good solid meal and a variety. Everything was kept filled. Not really sure that young girls in bathing suits, wrapped in towels, needed to be in breakfast area. Barefoot and dripping on the floor, did not feel most appropriate.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront
We enjoyed our stay, staff was wonderful this will be our new spot to stay when we travel to Bay City!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw
Rooms redone but no easy chair. A very weird experience. I was told that none of the rooms had them despite the updated room photos on the web showing them. Hard to relax except on the bed. The gym equipment is also severely outdated and desperately needs replaced.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cathedral District
Celebration Square
You'll enjoy the live music and zoo in Celebration Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Japanese Cultural Center or Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
Covenant
Though Covenant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temple Theatre and Saginaw Art Museum.
Fairground District
Though Fairground District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hoyt Park and Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
Old Saginaw City
Though Old Saginaw City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 400 Court Street Studio and Ojibway Island.
Northwest Saginaw
Though Northwest Saginaw may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 400 Court Street Studio and Saginaw Art Museum.
Northeast Saginaw
When in Northeast Saginaw, you can plan a visit to The Dow Event Center and Temple Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.