Hotels
- DoubleTree Downtown Bay City, 1 Wenonah Park Place 989–891-6000 $$$$
- 3 Palms Hotel, 501 Saginaw St. (989) 892‑3501 $$
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 4105 E. Wilder Rd., Bay City (989) 667‑7050 $$
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 3959 Traxler Ct., Bay City (989) 667‑3800 $$$
- AmericInn & Suites, 3915 Three Mile Rd., Bay City (989) 671‑0071 $$
- Bay Motel, 910 S. Euclid Av., Bay City (989) 684‑4100 $
- Paul’s Motel, 6035 East Rd., Saginaw (989) 777‑1020 $
- Bay Valley Hotel & Resort, 2470 Old Bridge (989) 686‑3500 $$$$
- Keswick Manor, (B&B) 1800 Center Ave., Bay City (989) 893‑6598 $$$$
- Historic Webster House, (B&B) 900 5th St., Bay City (989) 316‑2552 $$$$
- Holiday Inn Express, 2501 Tittabawassee Rd., Saginaw (989) 792‑7500 $$
- Delta Motel, 1000 S. Euclid Ave. 989–684-4490 $
- Residence Inn by Marriott, 5230 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw (989) 799‑9000 $$$
- EconoLodge, 6385 West Side Saginaw Road Bay City (989) 686‑0840 $
Restaurant/Bars in the Downtown area “East of the River”
- Old City Hall, 814 Saginaw St. Bay City (989) 892‑4140 www.oldcityhallrestaurant.com
- Heather’s (something for all tastes incl. vegans and veggies), 203 3rd St. Bay City (989) 402‑1116
- Riverfront Grille & The Lounge DoubleTree Hotel, 1 Wenonah Park Place 989–891-6000
- Kingfish Restaurant and Tiki Lounge, 1019 Water St. (989) 894‑0772 www.kingfishbaycity.com
- Atrium/ Stein Haus, 1100 Water St. Bay City (989) 891‑1600 www.atriumbaycity.com
- Mulligan’s Pub, 109 Center Ave., Bay City (989) 893‑4555
- Gatsby’s Saloon and Eatery, 203 Center Ave., Bay City (989) 922‑5556 www.gatsbysbaycity.com
- Rattlesnake Ricks, 708 E. Saginaw St., Bay City (989) 391‑9722 www.rattlesnakericks.com
- Jake’s Corner Bar, 114 Third St. Bay City (989)895‑9511
Diner/Delis/Breakfast/Pizza
- Intermission Deli, 111 3rd St., Bay City (989) 893‑5010
- Waterfront Market & Deli, 925 N. Water St. (989) 891‑1330 www.waterfrontmkt.com
- Vinny’s Diner / Stock Pot, 1007 Washington, Bay City (989) 893‑9332 www.stockpotcatering.com/diner/home.html
- The Wanigan Deli, 1905 S. Wenonah (989) 892‑8303
- G’s Pizzeria, 1005 Saginaw St. (989) 891 9400
- Mornin at Maggies Omelette Shop, 819 Saginaw St.(989) 982‑3143
- Rudy’s Red Lion, 201 Center Ave. (989) 893‑2323
- Fusion 1 Cafe, 813 Saginaw St., Bay City (989) 891‑0551 www.fusion1cafe.com
- Jimmy Johns, 719 Washington Ave. (989) 893‑8888
- Subway, 916 Washington Ave. (989) 892‑7990
Coffee & Speciality Stores
- Brewtopia, 810 Saginaw St. (989) 893‑0872 www.brewtopiacoffee.com
- Espresso Express, 916 N. Water St. (989) 893‑8898
- Gypsies, 510 Third St. (989) 892‑5105 www.gypsies.biz
- The Mug @ Wirt, 500 Center Ave. (989) 893‑9566
- The Sweet Boutique, 816 Washington Ave. (989) 895‑5000
- St. Laurent Brothers (chocolates, candies, nuts etc…), 1101 N. Water St. (989) 893‑7522 www.stlaurentbrothers.com
Restaurant/Bars in the Midland St. area “West of the River”
The following establishments are on Midland St. between Vets Park at the River and just past Catherine St., or on a side street off Midland St. in the same area.
- BARTS & The Stables Cigar Bar, 804 East Midland St. (989)891‑0100 www.bartsbaycity.com
- Midland Street Jacks, 605 E. Midland St (989)892‑5741 www.lumberjacksteak.com
- Hooters, 966 E. Midland St. (989) 892‑5557
- The Rathskellar, 600 E. Midland St. (989) 892‑2691
- River Rock Cafe, 614 E. Midland St. (989) 895‑0556
- Steamers, 108 N. Linn St. (989) 895‑8559
Bars on Midland St. “West of the River”
- Lucky’s, 615 E. Midland St. (989) 895‑9005 www.luckysbar.com
- Westown, 611 E. Midland St. (989) 895‑9005 www.thewestown.com
- The Vault, 505 E. Midland St. (989) 891‑2453 www.myspace.com/thevaultbaycity
Pizza “West of the River”
- Brooklyn Boys Pizzeria, 612 East Midland St. 989–894-5560 www.brooklynboyz.com
- Eudici’s Pizza, 404 E Midland St. (989) 892‑4222 www.eudicispizza.com
- Papa Johns Pizza, 206 N. Walnut 989–892-7272
Additional Options and Chains
- Harvey’s Grill & Bar, 4000 Wilder Rd. (989) 686‑3304 www.harveysgrillandbar.com
- El Mexicano, 1822 Broadway, Bay City (989) 891‑9919
- El Mexicano, 593 Center Ave., Bay City (989) 891‑9917
- Nino’s, 1705 Columbus (989) 893‑0691
- Grandpa Tony’s, 1108 Columbus Ave. (989) 893‑4795
- Los Quatros Amigos, 395 N. Euclid (989) 686‑8630
- Krzysiak’s House Restaurant, (traditional polish) 1605 Michigan Ave. (989) 894‑5531
- Mandarin House, 3000 Center Ave. (989) 893‑9499
- Lucky’s Steakhouse, 2856 Wilder Rd. (989) 667‑1700 www.luckyssteakhouse.com
Chains: Along or near intersection of Euclid and Wilder, West of town going toward I-75. Applebees, Ruby Tuesdays, Pizzaria Uno Chicago Grill, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster, Lone Star Steakhouse, Bob Evans, Big Boy, Buffalo Wild Wings
Points of Interest
Museums
- Bay County Historical Museum, 321 Washington St. (989)893‑5733
- Bay City Motor Company, 1120 Water St. (989) 891‑0900
- Fire Truck Museum, 3456 Patterson Rd., (989) 686‑3147
- Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum (SVSU), 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI 48710 (989) 964‑7125
- Alden B. Dow Home & Studio, 315 Post Street Midland MI 48640 Telephone (989) 839‑2744 (A.B. Dow-Student of Frank Lloyd Wright)
- Dow Gardens & Whiting Forest, 1018 West Main Street Midland
Toll Free Phone: 1–800-362‑4874
Local Phone: 989–631-2677
Whiting Forest Phone: 989–837-8299
Galleries
- Studio 23 Art & Classes, 901 N. Water St., (989) 894‑2323 http://www.studio23baycity.org/
- Golden Gallery, 305 Fifth St., Suite 250 http://www.acitystudio.com/
- A & J Gallery– Art, 926 Washington Ave. (989) 891‑1400
- Jeff Ward Gallery-Painting, 721 Washington Ave. (989) 895‑1029
- Mary Blocksma Gallery, 510 Third St. (next to Gypsies Coffee Shop)
Parks/trails
- Wenonah Park, East side of Saginaw River Downtown
- Vet’s Park, West side of Saginaw River Downtown
- Carroll Park, Intersection of Fifth and Park on East Side
- Bay City State Park & Recreation Area, Take Wilder Rd. to State Park Drive and go north about 5 miles the park is on the south side of the road on the Saginaw Bay
- Rail Trail, paved trail winds through Bay City and nearby townships. Walking, biking, jogging and roller blading.
Theatres
- State Theatre, 913 Washington Ave., Bay City (989) 892‑2660
- Delta College Planetarium, 100 Center Ave., Bay City(989) 667‑2260
- Bay City 8 Movie Theater, 4101 Wilder Road (989)686-FILM
- Van Buren Street Theater (dinner theater), 701 N. VanBuren St. (989) 893‑9399
- Bay City Players (community theater), 1214 Columbus Avenue Bay City, Michigan 48708 Phone: (989) 893‑5555
Links
- Bay City Convention and Visitors Bureau www.tourbaycitymi.org
- Bay Arts Council www.bayartscouncil.org
Local Publications
- Bay City Times Newspaper http://www.mlive.com/bctimes/
- The Bay Area Review - monthly entertainment paper for tri-cities
- Great Lakes Bay Magazine - quarterly local interest for tri-cities