Guidebook for Saginaw
Food Scene
RITE Spot Restaurant locally owned restaurant off the beaten path. Recommend you try the tacos (they are a local specialty) or the God-Father Burger it’s BIG along with the Suicide (really SWEET non-alcoholic beverage). They close at 6 PM.
Rite Spot
1205 Lapeer AveRITE Spot Restaurant locally owned restaurant off the beaten path. Recommend you try the tacos (they are a local specialty) or the God-Father Burger it’s BIG along with the Suicide (really SWEET non-alcoholic beverage). They close at 6 PM.
The excellence of fresh seafood and steaks. The comfort of fine wine & spirits and atmosphere that screams “big city."
Jake’s Old City Grill is a casual-upscale dining facility with a comprehensive martini and wine list. The menu provides a classic, yet updated selection of steaks, chops, seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian entrees paired with dynamic presentation and gracious service.
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Jake's Old City Grill
100 S Hamilton StThe excellence of fresh seafood and steaks. The comfort of fine wine & spirits and atmosphere that screams “big city."
Jake’s Old City Grill is a casual-upscale dining facility with a comprehensive martini and wine list. The menu provides a classic, yet updated selection of steaks, chops, seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian entrees paired with dynamic presentation and gracious service.
Find mouthwatering sandwiches, turkey and pork on the menu. Many guests come to order good doughnuts. Delicious coffee is a decent choice.
The courteous staff at this cafe shows how much they value their visitors. The fabulous service is something these restaurateurs care about. The nice atmosphere offers a relaxing feel to a guests' stay at Annie Mae Cafe.
Annie Mae's Internet Café
1220 Court StFind mouthwatering sandwiches, turkey and pork on the menu. Many guests come to order good doughnuts. Delicious coffee is a decent choice.
The courteous staff at this cafe shows how much they value their visitors. The fabulous service is something these restaurateurs care about. The nice atmosphere offers a relaxing feel to a guests' stay at Annie Mae Cafe.
Liquid Lounge was created with one thing in mind. Bringing together great people and creating a place where they can enjoy great drinks and imaginatively creative sliders. Ed loved his beef so it's in his honor that we've created dozens of unusual ways to serve-up this American classic. It's like going back in time to 1955, except there are flat screen TVs.
Liquid Lounge
118 N Michigan AveLiquid Lounge was created with one thing in mind. Bringing together great people and creating a place where they can enjoy great drinks and imaginatively creative sliders. Ed loved his beef so it's in his honor that we've created dozens of unusual ways to serve-up this American classic. It's like going back in time to 1955, except there are flat screen TVs.
This is a nice place for enjoying the night life, but enjoy the food and highly recommend the rack of lamb.
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Retro Rocks
110 S Hamilton StThis is a nice place for enjoying the night life, but enjoy the food and highly recommend the rack of lamb.
This is a great place to visit. It's open Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat from 10 - 5 PM. There are a variety of venders and during summer months the local Farmers Market is open outdoors.
SVRC Marketplace
203 S Washington AveThis is a great place to visit. It's open Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat from 10 - 5 PM. There are a variety of venders and during summer months the local Farmers Market is open outdoors.
China City
318 S Michigan AveGood and reasonable take out.
Everything Else
Variety of local foods and specialties.
The SVRC Marketplace is located in downtown Saginaw, nestled in the historic Saginaw News building. Come & enjoy the indoor European Style Market with assorted eateries and small retail shops. Seating is throughout the first floor, 2nd floor atrium overlook, historic front lobby, outdoor historic plaza, and the Marketplace Pavilion.
SVRC Marketplace
203 S Washington AveVariety of local foods and specialties.
The SVRC Marketplace is located in downtown Saginaw, nestled in the historic Saginaw News building. Come & enjoy the indoor European Style Market with assorted eateries and small retail shops. Seating is throughout the first floor, 2nd floor atrium overlook, historic front lobby, outdoor historic plaza, and the Marketplace Pavilion.
Planet Fitness
4572 State StFitness Center
Birch Run Premium Outlets
12240 S Beyer RdAscension St. Mary's Hospital
800 S Washington AveMeijer
3360 Tittabawassee RdParks & Nature
Our three-acre garden slopes gently to the shore of Lake Linton. It is a quiet, safe haven to view weeping cherry trees, authentic stone lanterns, hand crafted bamboo gates, an Asian-inspired gazebo, and an arching vermilion bridge over a winding stream.
Gardens and Tea House open April-October Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-4:00 PM.
Tea ceremony presented on the 2nd Saturday of each month year round except December. Please call for reservations - 989.759.1648. See Services & Fees for more information.
Strolling garden and tea house are accessible for all visitors.
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Japanese Cultural Center
527 Ezra Rust DrOur three-acre garden slopes gently to the shore of Lake Linton. It is a quiet, safe haven to view weeping cherry trees, authentic stone lanterns, hand crafted bamboo gates, an Asian-inspired gazebo, and an arching vermilion bridge over a winding stream.
Gardens and Tea House open April-October Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-4:00 PM.
Tea ceremony presented on the 2nd Saturday of each month year round except December. Please call for reservations - 989.759.1648. See Services & Fees for more information.
Strolling garden and tea house are accessible for all visitors.
Ojibway Island is accessible by bridge or by the walking paths. Ojibway Island provides a calming oasis in the midst of the busy downtown area and is a great place to simply soak up the natural beauty that Saginaw has to offer.
Ojibway Island
Ojibway Island is accessible by bridge or by the walking paths. Ojibway Island provides a calming oasis in the midst of the busy downtown area and is a great place to simply soak up the natural beauty that Saginaw has to offer.
Hours: 10am to 7pm
All children ages 0-5 years or not potty trained are required to wear swimmer diapers.
NO charcoal grills are allowed in the park.
The Splash Park free and is part of the larger 4-acre Park, which features a 15,000 ft. skateboard and inline skate park, a picnic area with a 40' steel-framed, cedar-interior pavilion with picnic tables, Bocce ball courts with provided seating, and a European-style playscape complete with three slides and a rock-climbing wall. The Park also features a quarter mile of walking paths and benches along Linton Lake for leisurely strolls and nature watching.
Frank N. Andersen Celebration Park
1830 Fordney StHours: 10am to 7pm
All children ages 0-5 years or not potty trained are required to wear swimmer diapers.
NO charcoal grills are allowed in the park.
The Splash Park free and is part of the larger 4-acre Park, which features a 15,000 ft. skateboard and inline skate park, a picnic area with a 40' steel-framed, cedar-interior pavilion with picnic tables, Bocce ball courts with provided seating, and a European-style playscape complete with three slides and a rock-climbing wall. The Park also features a quarter mile of walking paths and benches along Linton Lake for leisurely strolls and nature watching.
With 10 acres of beautifully-landscaped paths to peruse, The Children's Zoo at Celebration Square is home to over 70 different animal species. Showcasing animals from our own backyard to exotics from around the globe.
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Dječji zoološki vrt Saginaw
1730 S Washington AveWith 10 acres of beautifully-landscaped paths to peruse, The Children's Zoo at Celebration Square is home to over 70 different animal species. Showcasing animals from our own backyard to exotics from around the globe.
Historic Hoyt Park, conveniently located downtown next to the Saginaw Children's Zoo and across from the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House, provides a plethora of fun and family-oriented activities for individuals of all ages. The Park boasts 6 softball fields in the summer months along with plenty of greenery and fresh air, making it a perfect place to play, bike, run, or enjoy a leisurely walk. Hoyt Park is now home to an outdoor winter ice-rink for ice-skating and hockey-complete with a warming house, hot chocolate, and skate rentals.
Hoyt Park
South Washington AvenueHistoric Hoyt Park, conveniently located downtown next to the Saginaw Children's Zoo and across from the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House, provides a plethora of fun and family-oriented activities for individuals of all ages. The Park boasts 6 softball fields in the summer months along with plenty of greenery and fresh air, making it a perfect place to play, bike, run, or enjoy a leisurely walk. Hoyt Park is now home to an outdoor winter ice-rink for ice-skating and hockey-complete with a warming house, hot chocolate, and skate rentals.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
6975 Mower RdEntertainment & Activities
YMCA of Saginaw
1915 Fordney StThe versatility of The Dow Event Center with its multi-purpose venues featuring a 7,500 seat arena easily hosting conventions, exhibits, concerts and sporting events such as the OHL Saginaw Spirit Hockey.
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Dow Event Center
303 Johnson StThe versatility of The Dow Event Center with its multi-purpose venues featuring a 7,500 seat arena easily hosting conventions, exhibits, concerts and sporting events such as the OHL Saginaw Spirit Hockey.
GQT Quality 10 GDX
3250 Kabobel DrMovie Theater
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
25 Christmas LnThe Worlds Largest Christmas Store
AMC Classic Fashion Square 10
4511 Fashion Square BlvdMovie Theater
Fun Indoor/Outdoor activities Putt-Putt Golf, Go Carts, Laser Tag, Arcade Games etc.
Kokomos Family Fun Center
5200 Kokomo DrFun Indoor/Outdoor activities Putt-Putt Golf, Go Carts, Laser Tag, Arcade Games etc.
Arts & Culture
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is a FREE and open to the public museum which features a unique collection of more than two thousand objects that span the 70-year career of Detroit-based public sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998). He is known nationally and internationally for his impressive monumental figurative sculpture, public memorials, fountains, portraits, and medals.
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Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum
7400 Bay RdThe Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum is a FREE and open to the public museum which features a unique collection of more than two thousand objects that span the 70-year career of Detroit-based public sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks (1908-1998). He is known nationally and internationally for his impressive monumental figurative sculpture, public memorials, fountains, portraits, and medals.
Exploring. Learning. Cooperating. Discovering. Meeting. Creating. Investigating. Imagining. Building. Laughing. All of these words help to describe the educational experience that is the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum.
The bright and friendly building is inviting both outside and in. With over 16,000 square feet of gallery space and additional space that houses program rooms, classrooms, gift shop, and administrative offices, the space is used to its fullest extent, and is creatively designed to accommodate the exhibit galleries.
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Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
315 W Genesee AveExploring. Learning. Cooperating. Discovering. Meeting. Creating. Investigating. Imagining. Building. Laughing. All of these words help to describe the educational experience that is the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum.
The bright and friendly building is inviting both outside and in. With over 16,000 square feet of gallery space and additional space that houses program rooms, classrooms, gift shop, and administrative offices, the space is used to its fullest extent, and is creatively designed to accommodate the exhibit galleries.
The Temple Theatre – known as the “Showplace of Northeastern Michigan” – is one of Saginaw, Michigan’s most distinguished buildings. With seating for 1,750, the theatre has been graced by legends ranging from B.B. King to George Carlin. It is home to the world’s only Barton Butterfield Special organ in original condition.
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Hram kazalište
201 N Washington AveThe Temple Theatre – known as the “Showplace of Northeastern Michigan” – is one of Saginaw, Michigan’s most distinguished buildings. With seating for 1,750, the theatre has been graced by legends ranging from B.B. King to George Carlin. It is home to the world’s only Barton Butterfield Special organ in original condition.
Pit and Balcony Theatre is one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Throughout the years, our mission has remained the same, to provide the citizens of the Saginaw area with a means of entertainment and education in the literature, theory and practical application of the science and the art of drama.
Pit & Balcony Inc
805 N Hamilton StPit and Balcony Theatre is one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Throughout the years, our mission has remained the same, to provide the citizens of the Saginaw area with a means of entertainment and education in the literature, theory and practical application of the science and the art of drama.
Located in the historic Castle Building, the museum offers three floors of exhibits exploring Saginaw County's rich history. The Historical Society of Saginaw County maintains and preserves a collection of more than 100,000 artifacts which are used for exhibits and research. Programs offered include lectures, tours and a mobile museum and classroom called History on the Move which visits local schools.
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Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
500 Federal AveLocated in the historic Castle Building, the museum offers three floors of exhibits exploring Saginaw County's rich history. The Historical Society of Saginaw County maintains and preserves a collection of more than 100,000 artifacts which are used for exhibits and research. Programs offered include lectures, tours and a mobile museum and classroom called History on the Move which visits local schools.
Essentials
Save A Lot
3805 N Michigan AveLow cost grocery provider.
Kroger
3860 Dixie HwyComplete grocery provider.
Hoyt Public Library
505 Janes AveMain Public Library
Walmart Supercenter
5825 Brockway Rd