10 Underrated Trips to Take in Michigan | Part 4: Bay City 🎥 This waterfront city might be one of Michigan’s most overlooked trips. ⚓ Located along the Saginaw River near Lake Huron within @gogreatlakesbay - Bay City began as a lumber & shipbuilding powerhouse in the 1800s. The wealth from that boom built grand homes & incredible historic architecture that still define the city today. 🏛️ Neighborhoods like the Center Avenue Historic District are filled with beautifully preserved homes built by lumber barons, while the Midland Street Historic District once served as the heart of West Bay City before the 2 cities merged in 1905. ✨ Today, those historic bones are being brought back to life. @downtownbaycity has transformed into a lively cultural hub with restaurants, cafés, markets, antiques, & scenic waterfront spaces along the Saginaw River. It’s a place with an old soul & new energy… and one people are seriously sleeping on! Places you should check out while visiting Bay City: 🛍️ Bay City Antiques Center: Michigan’s largest antique mall with over 60,000 sq ft of treasures 🚶 Bay City Riverwalk: scenic miles of riverfront paths & a gazebo pier overlooking the Saginaw River 🏛️ Bay City Hall Clock Tower: climb up for a panoramic view of the city (M-F only) 🎸 Bay County Historical Museum: home of the Michigan Rock & Roll Legends Hall of Fame 🚢 Princess Wenonah Riverboat Cruise: see the city from the water in summer! 🏨 Planning a romantic getaway? Stay at the Historic Webster House Bed & Breakfast in the Center Avenue Historic District. 👨‍👩‍👧 Traveling with family? The DoubleTree Bay City has one of the most underrated hotel pool areas around. If you love historic architecture, waterfront cities, & underrated Midwest destinations, @Bay City, MI deserves a spot on your Michigan bucket list. 👉 Follow along for more underrated trips to take in Michigan 💾 Save this for later #B#BayCityMichiganU#UnderratedMichiganM#MichiganTravelE#ExploreMichiganHiddenGemMichigan - @frommichiganwithloveblog