Why go
- City in Michigan, United States.
- Served by MBS International Airport (MBS).
History
Saginaw is a city in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 44,202 at the 2020 census. Located along the Saginaw River, Saginaw is adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and considered part of the Greater Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan. The Saginaw metropolitan area had a population of 190,124 in 2020, while the Tri-Cities area had 377,474 residents.
Where to stay
1581 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601 · montagueinn.com
2501 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604 · ihg.com
3325 Davenport Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602 · wyndhamhotels.com
966 S Outer Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601 · redroof.com
2695 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604 · hilton.com
4848 Towne Centre Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604 · wyndhamhotels.com
1408 S Outer Dr, Saginaw, MI 48601 · abvi.com
6035 E Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
Indoor
4853 Dixie Hwy, Saginaw, MI 48601
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 4905 Bay Road, Saginaw, 48604 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 07:00-21:00; Th-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2625 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw Twp,… · bk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2700 State Street, Saginaw, 48602 · pizza.dominos.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 09:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 4505 Bay Road, Saginaw, 48601 · pandaexpress.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3355 East Holland Road, Saginaw, 48601 · popeyes.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 5165 Bay Road, Saginaw, 48604 · locations.qdoba.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-02:00; Fr 06:30-02:30; Sa 07:00-02:30; Su 07:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2424 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw,… · locations.tacobell.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 2508 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, 48604 · texasroadhouse.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4870 State Street, Saginaw, 48603-3812 · locations.timhortons.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · restaurants.applebees.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 5789 State Street, Saginaw, 48603
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2710 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, 48604 · locations.panerabread.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 5369 Bay Road, Saginaw, 48604 · culvers.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 5624 State Street, Saginaw, 48603 · locations.papajohns.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 1951 North Center Road, Saginaw
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2525 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, 48604 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2721 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, 48604 · locations.chipotle.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 4961 State Street, Saginaw, 48603 · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 4880 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, 48609 · beefobradys.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 4141 Bay Road, Saginaw, 48603
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 4882 Gratiot Road, Saginaw, 48609
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 5656 State Street, Saginaw, 48603
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 3356 Holland, Saginaw, 48601 · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:45-19:00; Su 07:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 3670 East Washington Road, Saginaw, 48601 · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 5041 State Street, Saginaw, 48603 · littlecaesars.com
Chinese, Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Chinese/Mongolian Grill restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3900 Hess Street, Saginaw, 48601 · locations.kfc.com
48 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
MBS International Airport (MBS) 9.6 mi to the centre
Freeland, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Pinnacle Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport 4.6 mi to the centre
Saginaw, MI, US
Ernie's Field Airport 12 mi to the centre
Hemlock, MI, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is MBS International Airport (MBS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MBS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saginaw, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach