Hotels in Bay City, Michigan

A little about Bay City...

Bay City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan located near the base of the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. As of the 2000 census, the city's population was 36,817. It is the county seat of Bay County. It is also the principal city of the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Saginaw-Bay City-Saginaw Township North Combined Statistical Area.

The city is geographically divided by the Saginaw River, and travel between the east and west sides of the city is made possible by four modern drawbridges which allow large ships to easily travel down the river.

The city is served by MBS International Airport, located in nearby Freeland.

Saginaw Valley State University, Delta College and Davenport University have campuses in Bay City.

Sites of Interest:
The Arts Center/Studio 23
State Theatre
Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center
Bay County Civic Arena
Infinity Skate Park - Marquette Ave at Defœ Park
Bijou Orchestra
The Historical Museum of Bay County
Bay City State Recreation Area
Van Buren Street Theatre
Bay City Players
Bay City's Antique Toy and Firetruck Museum

Bay City is well known in the greater Saginaw Bay area for the numerous festivals and celebrations which take place during the summer months. The first of these events, known as the River Roar, takes place in June. Also taking place in June is Michigan's Largest Polish Festival, hosted by the St. Stans A.C. In July, there is the annual Fireworks Festival which features numerous events over a three day period and nightly fireworks displays which are considered by many to be the best in the region. In early August, the Labadie Pig Gig Ribroast features a rib cook-off and other entertainment. The River of Time living history reinactment takes place in September. These events all take place along one or more banks of the river, often in Wenonah Park on the east bank or the larger Veterans Memorial Park on the west bank.

The Bay County Historical Museum, located on Washington Avenue, is the designated repository for the records of the Patrol Craft Sailors Association and also contains numerous displays on local and regional history. Over the past several years, the museum has expanded significantly. It is housed in the former armory building on Washington Avenue, adjacent to the historic City Hall.

The Scottish band the Bay City Rollers were named after this city based on the results of a dart thrown randomly at a map.