Saginaw · Saginaw County, MI
Free things to do in Saginaw
Scout analyzed 53 Saginaw places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
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53
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18
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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Outdoors
Tobico Marsh & Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail
Nearly 5 miles of multi-use trails wind through this wooded waterfront area with wildlife-watching.
Outdoors
Chippewa Nature Center
Educational center featuring a wide range of nature programming, plus 1,200 acres & many trails.
Outdoors
Imerman Memorial Park
Outdoors
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
Migratory waterfowl are a highlight of this wetland area with walking trails & a scenic drive.
Outdoors
Zilwaukee Riverfront Park
Arts & Culture
State Theatre
Historic 1930s building with art deco design features live performance art including film & music.
Saginaw Township North
Haithco Park
Lakefront park with open lawns, picnic tables & grills, plus a playground & pedal boats for rent.
Outdoors
Bay City State Park
This destination for a range of activities, including biking, fishing & hiking, also has campsites.
Arts & Culture
Temple Theatre
Airy, elegant theater showcasing a lineup of concerts, plays, classic movies & other offerings.
Outdoors
Hoyt Park
Site for year-round activities, including baseball, sledding & jogging, plus a veteran's memorial.
Arts & Culture
Midland Center for the Arts
Arts complex with a theater for drama & music events, plus history, art & science exhibitions.
Sports & Recreation
Bay City Country Club
Sports & Recreation
The Fortress Golf Course
Shopping
Pride and Country Village
Family
Fun Way Amusements
Indoor & outdoor entertainment center with an arcade, laser tag & mini golf, plus a cafe.
Outdoors
Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens
110-acre garden & conservatory displaying over 1,700 kinds of plants, with tours, classes & events.
Family
Bavarian Blast Waterpark
Arts & Culture
Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
Exhibitions focused on local history in a French Renaissance Revival-style building from 1898.
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