Bay City, MI
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Bay City is at the southern end of Saginaw Bay at the mouth of the Saginaw River. Bay City’s downtown offers a charming blend of shops and an eclectic array of culinary options.
The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum (989-684-3946) is worth a visit and home of the U.S.S. Edson. The Historical Museum of Bay County (989-893-5733) is across the river from most of the marinas and is a great place to spend a rainy day and it’s FREE.
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