- TripBuzz found 74 things to do with kids in or near Bay City, Michigan, including 46 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Midland, Saginaw, Frankenmuth and Caseville.
- From Monitor Lanes to Bay Lanes, the Bay City area offers 43 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Bowling, History Museums and Parks.
- Located along Lake Huron in the Great Lakes Bay region of Michigan, Bay City is situated around 115 miles north of Detroit. The city is known for being divided into two halves by the Saginaw River, with drawbridges connecting the east and west sides. Numerous festivals occur in the city during the summer months.
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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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The Bay City State Recreation Area in Bay City is located on the Tobico Marsh freshwater coastal wetlands. It features a sandy each, meadows, cattail marshlands and oak savannah prairies with an amphitheater, beach house, picnic area and playground.
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Located along the Saginaw River, Bigelow Park is at the northern end of Middleground Island and has a pedestrian bridge crossing the river. The park can be used for fishing and provides a playground, a pavilion and baseball fields.
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321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI
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The Historical Museum of Bay County is managed by the Bay County Historical Society in Bay City. The museum focuses on the history of Bay County and includes exhibits on the heritage of the area.
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Carroll Park is a local favorite for walkers, runners, and recreation-seekers. The landscaping and scenery are expertly designed, and feel like home for many visitors. Views and fresh air are plentiful. Pavilions are available for hosting small gatherings.
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Spanning four acres, the Ted Putz Nature Area is a wetland space along the bank of the Saginaw River. The park features a boardwalk that allows visitors to walk out among the wetland floodplain.
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Located along the Saginaw River, Wenona Park features a bandshell used for concerts and other community events. The park also provides open green space, trees, picnic tables, paved paths and views of the river.
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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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Built in 1908, the State Theatre is a historic venue that hosts performing arts events as well as film screenings. Events at the theater include comedy nights, live concerts, and movie showings to the local community.
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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.