Part of the Flint/Tri-Cities area in Michigan, Saginaw rose to prominence as a thriving lumber town in the 19th century and as an important industrial city and manufacturing center throughout much of the 20th century. Today, its economic development is focused on developing clean energy and continued manufacturing exports. Compared to other mid-sized communities, Saginaw has a disproportionately high number of patents per employee and more than 81 times the average US share of jobs in photovoltaic technology research and production. The city continues to have a higher proportion of manufacturing jobs in comparison to the rest of the country. Much of Saginaw’s industrial history is housed in the old post office – from its lumber times to when General Motors’ had automobile-related manufacturing facilities here. The Castle Museum also has a life size diorama that lets you peek at the old shops on its old Main Street. The basement has an extensive model railroad making its rounds through miniature Saginaw villages, towns and countryside.
Enjoy large-scale nature watching on Saginaw’s beautiful Riverfront, whether you’re cruising down the waterway on a summer day, fishing from the banks of the new pier near Court Street, strolling along the Saginaw Riverwalk or ice fishing in the Annual "Shiver on the River." You can also tour one of the largest and most productive wetland ecosystems in Michigan, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. To sample the cultural diversity of Saginaw, make a trip to the Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House where you can experience its unique tea ceremonies and Japanese festivals. Saginaw’s historic Temple Theatre, which dates back to the days of vaudeville, has been newly restored and hosts many events throughout the year. For family fun, trek to the Mid-Michigan's Children's Museum and the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square or visit one of Saginaw’s many parks, such as Hoyt Park or Ojibway Island, an island park along the Saginaw River which is a popular destination for picnics and city-sponsored firework displays. No matter what brings you to this bustling, you’ll find great savings and a convenient location to all the options when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Saginaw, MI. Book a room online now!