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.
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.
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.
Japanese Cultural Center
Seek peace and cultural exchange as you take a quiet stroll through these landscaped gardens and visit an authentic Japanese teahouse.
Ojibway Island
Saginaw’s scenic island park offers a lovely setting for outdoor recreation, lakeside relaxation and a wide range of special events.
Our pick of the best Northwest Saginaw Hotel Deals
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Cleanliness of our room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
Staff was fabulous and very helpful
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Marv Herzog Hotel
Always a nice time here! Great location, great amenities, very quiet! We enjoy staying here everytime we are in town.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Hotel staff were great. Room was big and mostly clean. A couple of minor housekeeping misses, but nothing crazy. Hotel appears to be recently renovated. Ill be returning next year when I return to Michigan
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The H Hotel
Nice 🙂
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankenmuth by IHG
Good breakfast, the staff was always pleasant, especially the lady that checked us in. She couldnt have been any nicer
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Saginaw
Heritage
When in Heritage, you can plan a visit to Saginaw Art Museum and Japanese Cultural Center, 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 Japanese Cultural Center and Saginaw Art Museum.
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, Saginaw Art Museum and Mid-Michigan Children's 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.
