Family Fun Itinerary
Begin your exploration of Bay City at the Bay County Historical Museum and its Kantzler Maritime Gallery where the kids can climb behind the wheel of the tug "Witch." Wander over to the Delta College Planetarium for a trip to the stars before visiting The Art Center/Studio 23 gallery. Stroll Water Street to the Intermission Deli and pick up great deli sandwiches for a picnic in Wenonah Park [weather depending]. Don't forget to stop by St. Laurent Brothers Nut House for some handmade chocolate treats. Enjoy your lunch during the free Children's Concert Series before climbing aboard the Appledore IV for a sailing adventure on the Saginaw Bay. If you still have energy left to burn, stop by the Imagination Station playscape in Veterans Memorial Park or play a round of miniature golf at Buoy 18. Curl up in a comfortable bed in one of Bay City's fine hotels, many with swimming pools, so you can be rested and ready for more family fun in the morning.Travel 20 minutes north to Pinconning for a visit to Deer Acres Amusement Park and spend some time with the animals and Mother Goose characters that live there. After you've fed and pet the resident deer, head to the Bay City State Recreation Area. Make sure to stop at the Saginaw Bay Visitors Center where you'll learn about the formation of the Great Lakes, the importance of wetlands and the creatures that live there. Make sure to follow the trail to the swimming beach and take a dip in a Great Lake before heading home or to one of our great fun-filled family festivals for the evening.
Alert Lanes
915 Pine Street
Essexville, MI 48732
Phone: 989.892.0374
Essexville, MI 48732
Phone: 989.892.0374
Aside from bowling, Alert Lanes also has a banquet room which can be
rented for receptions, meetings and all other gatherings.
Antique Toy and Fire House Museum
Kids from 1 - 101 will enjoy exploring the museum. Your expedition
starts with the NASCAR Room - the room has almost every model
collectible toy car ever raced! Completing the room is a real NASCAR
Monte Carlo driven by the late Jeffrey Dobson.
Your journey will continue to the Tonka Room. This collection has been marked as the largest collection of Tonka Toys and Trucks in the World! It's definitely a once in a lifetime viewing experience.
Next off to the main highlight of the museum, the motorized Fire Trucks. With over 80 fire trucks, with the oldest being the 1914 International, which is believed to be the oldest motorized fire truck in the world. You can't miss the pride and joy of the collection, the New York Super-Pumper, the biggest fire truck EVER built. The Super Pumper could deliver 8,800 gals per minute for a distance of more than a quarter of a mile. The roar of its powerful engine could be heard for a long way and the drivers had to wear special ear protection to protect their ears.
Also included: Snap-On Tool Room, Coca-Cola Room, 9/11 Memorial, The Antique Alarm System and much more.
Your journey will continue to the Tonka Room. This collection has been marked as the largest collection of Tonka Toys and Trucks in the World! It's definitely a once in a lifetime viewing experience.
Next off to the main highlight of the museum, the motorized Fire Trucks. With over 80 fire trucks, with the oldest being the 1914 International, which is believed to be the oldest motorized fire truck in the world. You can't miss the pride and joy of the collection, the New York Super-Pumper, the biggest fire truck EVER built. The Super Pumper could deliver 8,800 gals per minute for a distance of more than a quarter of a mile. The roar of its powerful engine could be heard for a long way and the drivers had to wear special ear protection to protect their ears.
Also included: Snap-On Tool Room, Coca-Cola Room, 9/11 Memorial, The Antique Alarm System and much more.
Bay City Independents Vintage Base Ball Team
Return to a time when the game was played without fences, without
gloves and without overpaide players. The Bay City Independents Vintage
Base Ball Club will take you on an entertaining tour of what baseball
was like in the 19th century when real men played ball bare-knuckle
style. Most home games take place in beautiful Carroll Park.
Bay City Rowing Club
Complete rowing opportunities including training, sport rowing,
recreational rowing, social activites, competitions, storage and meeting
rooms. See website for membership information.
Bay County Civic Arena
4231 Shrestha Drive
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.671.1000
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.671.1000
The Civic Arena features both an Olympic and NHL ice surface, skate
rental, fully stocked pro shop, food service center, video game arcade
and facilities for group outings. Public skating is available seven days
a week.
Bay County Community Center
John F. Kennedy Drive
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.894.0671
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.894.0671
Gym and weight room open year-round (call for hours). Outdoor
swimming pool and water slide open seasonally.
BaySail - Appledore Tall Ships
The Appledore Tall Ships provide three-hour public sailing excursions,
private charters, corporate team building programs, and dinner cruises
on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay. All sails depart from the
downtown Bay City dock. Our Dinner Cruises and Stargaze Sails will
allow you to enjoy an intimate dinner while peacefully sailing by some
of the most breathtaking views. Watch the sunset, then sail away under
the moonlight. This will be an evening you will not soon forget. Space
is limited. Reservations required.
Berry Creek Farm
6745 South Euclid Avenue
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.684.1655
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.684.1655
U-Pick or they-pick [call in orders] in a relaxing farm atmosphere.
Complete line of fall decorations including Indian corn, straw,
cornstalks, gourds, tomatoes, strawberries, and pumpkins [in season].
Lose yourself in the Corn Maize each harvest season.
Buoy 18 Miniature Golf, Arcade & Ice Cream Shop
960 E. Midland Street
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.891.0700
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989.891.0700
Family fun along the Saginaw River in Veteran's Memorial Park. Open
seasonally.
Card Sound Sailing, Inc.
Are you ready for some fun in sun sailing on a 34 foot semi-custom
made Seward Eagle. I can take a couple or small group up to six out
sailing for the day with some hands on basic sailing and boating safety.
Snacks and soft drinks provided.
Fee starts at $299 for a half day weekday trip. $100 more on weekends and special events.
10% discount to GM and Delphi Employees.
Fee starts at $299 for a half day weekday trip. $100 more on weekends and special events.
10% discount to GM and Delphi Employees.
Deer Acres
Under new ownership for 2009 season! Open daily from Mother's Day
weekend through Labor Day and on weekends from Labor Day to mid-October.
A perfect family getaway in northern Bay County, Deer Acres is a
storybook theme park featuring life-sized Mother Goose characters, a
picnic area, train rides, a safari ride, antique car rides, a ferris
wheel, a carousel and new mini golf course!
Delta College Fitness and Recreation Center
25 yards, 4 lane lap pool.
12 foot deep diving well.
3.5 foot deep leisure pool, includes slide and current channel.
12 foot deep diving well.
3.5 foot deep leisure pool, includes slide and current channel.
Eastland Lanes Bowling Center
884 North Pine Street
Essexville, MI 48732
Phone: 989-893-3555
Essexville, MI 48732
Phone: 989-893-3555
We have something for the entire family! Glow-In-The-Dark Miniature
Golf, Arcade, Bowling, Big Daddy’s Sports Bar and King Ping
Restaurant.
Infinity Skate Park
Marquette Avenue at Defoe Park
Bay City, MI 48706
Bay City, MI 48706
17,000 ft. of twists and turns for skateboarders and roller bladers.
Open seasonally seven days a week from 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Johnson's Giant Pumpkins
Gerald Johnson invites you to join the fun at Johnson's Giant
Pumpkins. While you're there, don't forget to visit our farm store with
unique handmade crafts, also enjoy a fresh homemade donut and cup of
cider!
Each weekend, Johnson's also has live demonstrations at the farm. We feature chainsaw carvers, a blacksmith, rope maker, storyteller, horse rides and children's games!
Each weekend, Johnson's also has live demonstrations at the farm. We feature chainsaw carvers, a blacksmith, rope maker, storyteller, horse rides and children's games!
LeCronier's Baby Acres
5805 South Flajole Road
Freeland, MI 48623
Phone: 989-496-3633
Freeland, MI 48623
Phone: 989-496-3633
Petting zoo with hayrides. Open April 1 to October 31; Saturday 10:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m. except holidays.
RailTrail/Riverwalk Linear Parks
Built with citizen contributions, the Riverwalk features a two-mile
trail with handicap-accessible fitness course, fishing pier with
Victorian gazebo and the "World's Most Crooked Bridge" to the
Middlegrounds Island and Bigelow Park. Riverwalk connects to RailTrail
and together provide nine miles of paved trail.
The Bay City Motor Company
Vehicles on display throughout our campus. Nearly all the cars on
display are for sale and are ready for you to take home today. Or,
simply enjoy looking at the cars you have dreamed about for years. Maybe
your high school hot rod is on display right now. Take a few moments or
hours and share the cars and those precious memories with your loved
ones.
Our inventory is ever changing as we are constantly adding to our collection and letting many of our favorites go, fulfilling their new owners' dreams. Every time you visit, you are likely to spark a memory and relive a dream.
Our inventory is ever changing as we are constantly adding to our collection and letting many of our favorites go, fulfilling their new owners' dreams. Every time you visit, you are likely to spark a memory and relive a dream.
Tiny Apple Store
2282 E. Salzburg
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989-671-0613
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989-671-0613
Serving Ruggles ice cream, fresh made waffle cones, apple cider,
donuts, caramel apples and pies.
Witzgall Apple Orchard
5179 Two Mile Road
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989-684-4993
Bay City, MI 48706
Phone: 989-684-4993
Offering 40 different types of apples on a small family owned farm.
Caramel apples, gourmet apples and apple cider slush are available in
the store. Open Labor Day until Thanksgiving or until the apples are
sold-out. Please call ahead for hours of operation.
Maritime Legacy