- The list below includes 73 free or cheap things to do in or near Bay City, Michigan, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, History Museums and Parks.
- From Riverwalk Pier to Wenonah Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bay City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Midland, Saginaw, Frankenmuth and Caseville.
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Using flavors from Asia—including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia. Chefs create noodle soups and various meat and fish dishes
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A playground and small play field provide hours of entertainment for little ones at Nate Doan Park. Pack a lunch to enjoy in the covered area, complete with picnic tables.
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With a playground and lots of space for running and jumping, Roosevelt Park is a fun place for kids. There is also a covered pavilion for picnics and other social gatherings, along with tennis courts for added enjoyment.
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The Birney Park provides great paths and walkways for hiking, running, and walking through the park. The park also has a playground with playground equipment for park goers to play and swing on.
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An entertainment center started in 1989, Dutch Village Adventure Park features slick track race cars and a miniature golf course along with snack foods. Park visitors can also ride bumper boats and practice in the batting cages.
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Located on the shores of Saginaw Bay, Quanicassee Wildlife Area offers visitors a wetlands ecosystem to explore with native birds. The wildlife area is a popular site for bow fishing for perch and carp.
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Buoy 18 Miniature Golf features an 18-hole miniature golf course along with frozen yogurt and ice cream treats. They offer over three dozen ice cream flavors, including rare varieties like key lime pie and caramel macchiato.
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The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum offers tours of the USS Edison, a Vietnam-era battleship that has been permanently moored there since 2013. Visitors can explore the ship on their own or on guided tours.
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3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City, MI
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With over 12,000 items on exhibit, the Dobson Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum shows a collection of unique antique toys. Exhibits include fire trucks, NASCAR vehicles, and the world's largest fire vehicle the Super Pumper fire apparatus.
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100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
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Bay City features the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center, a facility funded by NASA that focuses on space exploration. It includes a Planetarium Digital 360 theater, a computer lab, a rooftop observation deck and classrooms that host college-level courses.
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701 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI 48708
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Once known as the Van Buren Street Theatre, Whistling Idiots Comedy Dinner Theatre performs in a location once home to the Church of Christ, Scientist. The theatre performs a comedy routine with a dinner buffet including drinks.