The Saginaw center is around the area of Saginaw Art Museum and the area of Saginaw Children's Zoo.
The best time to visit Saginaw is in summer, when the weather is warm and you can have fun with outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. However, hotel rates are higher in summer when more people are visiting the city. You should make your reservations as soon as possible to get the best rates.
You can also attend lots of fun annual events in Saginaw all year. The Bringin' Back the 80s Festival is in nearby Frankenmuth in April. It celebrates the music, trends, and events of the 80s with live cover bands and a best-dressed contest. The World Expo of Beer is also in Frankenmuth on the third weekend in May. Almost 300 beers are available, and guests get a free beer sampling mug.
The Old Town Motorfest in July features all types of cars and motorcycles, from antiques to late models. It's held on the historic tree-lined streets of Old Saginaw City beside the area's brick sidewalks and early architecture. The Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial will be at the show as well. You can enjoy great movies at the Riverside Saginaw Film Festival in November. Hotel rates are lower in spring and fall, and you can still enjoy many outdoor activities.
If you choose the right place to stay in Saginaw, you can take advantage of some great discounts. Towneplace Suites by Marriott Saginaw is near Fashion Square Mall and the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. Seniors 62 and older can save at least 15 percent. Groups with reservations for 10 rooms or more can save up to 30 percent. AAA members, government employees, and military personnel can also get generous discounts.
The rooms feature separate living areas and kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and stove tops. They also have free wired and wireless internet access, 32-inch cable LCD TVs, and desks. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, barbecue grills, a convenience store, a business center, dry cleaning and laundry services, Paul Mitchell bath products, a free breakfast buffet, and frequent evening socials. You can bring your pet for an extra fee.
Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw is close to Fashion Square Mall and Saginaw Valley State University. AAA members, AARP members, and seniors 65 and over can save up to 10 percent. Members of the military, veterans, and their families can also get a discount, along with government employees.
The spacious rooms at Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw offer flat-screen satellite TVs, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, free weekday newspapers, desks, free toiletries, and hair dryers. You can also enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, a convenience store, free hot breakfasts, free coffee and tea in the lobby, a business center, dry cleaning and laundry services, over 1,500 square feet of event facilities, and a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle.
You can get a great value for your money at one of Saginaw's many mid-range hotels. The Montague Inn is a beautiful 19th century estate near the Japanese Cultural Center and the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square. All the rooms have unique decor, satellite TVs, and DVD players. There's also a garden, a restaurant, free breakfasts, and wedding services. Wireless internet access is available for an extra fee.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Saginaw, Michigan, is near the Kokomo's Family Fun Center and Saginaw Valley State University. The rooms offer satellite LCD TVs, pillowtop beds with down comforters, complimentary wireless internet access, free toiletries, and hair dryers.
There's also a fireplace and free newspapers in the lobby, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a picnic area, a complimentary breakfast buffet, a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, a library, dry cleaning and laundry service, and 500 square feet of conference space including a meeting room. A complimentary shuttle operates within 10 miles, and you can use it to visit the ski slopes in winter. Pets are allowed for an extra fee, and the lobby has fresh cookies.
Wherever you decide to stay in Saginaw, you'll be near some of the city's most popular attractions. The Japanese Cultural Center has a tea house and a beautiful garden. It's one of the most authentic tea houses in North America. It was built because Saginaw's sister city is Tokushima, Japan. The Children's Zoo at Celebration Square has over 70 different animal species, a miniature train, a Children's Garden, a Butterfly Garden, and an Underwater Viewing Cave.
Visit the Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park for a Splash Park, a skate park, a picnic area, a playground, walking paths, and the Millennium Fountain. The Splash Park has three sections. Discovery Bay is for infants and toddlers, Adventure Bay is for young children, and Action Bay has larger water features for older children. The Mid-Michigan Children's Museum is the only hands-on museum designed only for kids under 12. It a great place for birthday parties or school field trips.
Ojibway Island along the Saginaw River is a great place for relaxing strolls, picnics, bike rides, and fishing. You can even go ice fishing in winter. The Castle Museum has three floors of exhibits about Saginaw County's rich history. The building was built as a post office in 1898 and it looks like a castle. Before it was a museum, it was a cherished local landmark. No matter which attractions your schedule includes, you'll find fun entertainment, good food, and beautiful scenery in Saginaw. There are lots of hotels that can meet your needs and your budget, whether you want a luxury resort, a budget hotel, or a mid-range place with plenty of amenities.
Below are reviews of the city of Saginaw, MI from an actual visitor's perspective.
Lot of restaurants and shopping in the area of the hotel.
The shopping was great!
Lots of great restaurants!
All the restaurant options.
Saginaw is beyond great. Blessed by many great amenities.
Saginaw has good parks.
Lots of food choices and department stores.
Local restaurants and shops!
Good!
Lots to do!
Saginaw Township Soccer Fields were very nice. Had a lot of stores and restaurants very close by.
Willow tree restaurant in the fashion square mall is excellent in service and food.