Northwest Saginaw Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northwest Saginaw
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 Northwest Saginaw Hotel Deals
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Glad they have a couple slides and pools to swim in, bummed that the waterpark closed at 8pm and didn't even open until 10am the hotel overall was amazing
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
Clean, reasonable especially with dogs
Reviewed on 26 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
The H Hotel
This is a lovely place! Our room and the hotel are absolutely beautiful (the only thing was the desk our other room was broken). The hot tub could be much warmer. We will be back.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Saginaw
Heritage
When in Heritage, you can plan a visit to 400 Court Street Studio and Ojibway Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Adams
While Adams isn't home to many top sights, 400 Court Street Studio and Saginaw Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Northmoor Disctrict
While Northmoor Disctrict isn't home to many top sights, Mid-Michigan Children's Museum and Temple Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
