Saginaw Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
About Saginaw
Saginaw's population has declined from a peak of 91,000 in 1970, to fewer than 50,000 in 2019, as its economy has contracted. Saginaw has built an impressive network of health care facilities - hospitals, specialists, cancer treatment centers - that serves residents from many of the surrounding counties. Economic development is focused on comparative advantages in innovation, clean energy, and continued manufacturing exports. The city continues to have a higher proportion of manufacturing jobs than the US average. Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century and an important industrial city and manufacturing center throughout much of the 20th century. During the late 20th century, its industry and strong manufacturing presence declined, leading to increased unemployment, crime, a
Top Attractions in Saginaw
Explore the best things to see and do in Saginaw:
- ★Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
- ★Crooked Creek
- ★Great Lakes Loons
- ★Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House
- ★Lawn Chair Film Festival
- ★Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
- ★Pit & Balcony Theater
- ★Saginaw Art Museum
Where to Eat in Saginaw
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bringer Inn
- 🍴Frália's
- 🍴Intermission Deli
- 🍴Panda House
- 🍴Spencer's
- 🍴Tonys Original Restaurants
Saginaw Travel Guide Sections
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