Great Lakes Bay Region

Bay City, MI https://www.baycitymi.org/

Fun fact: Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan!

The puremichigan website (https://www.michigan.org/city/bay-city) describes Bay City as follows:

"Explore an eclectic, nautical city nestled along the Lake Huron coast — with one-of-a-kind boutiques & antique shops to coffee houses, taverns, and waterfront eateries."

Midland, Michigan  https://www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/

The puremichigan website (https://www.michigan.org/city/midland) describes Midland as follows:

"Explore an artsy city dotted by mid-century modern architecture — and soar above gorgeous gardens & forest on America's longest canopy walk."

From the city's website: "The City of Midland is located in the beautiful Great Lakes Bay Region in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, about 80 miles north of Lansing and 125 miles northwest of Detroit . The City covers 36.06 square miles, making it the fifth-largest city in the state by land size, and has a population of approximately 42,000 residents. Midland provides the amenities of life in a major metropolitan area - numerous shopping and dining options, a vibrant downtown district, a thriving local business community, scores of outdoor recreation and entertainment options, post-secondary education, and more - with the charm and safety of a mid-sized community."

Saginaw, MI

The puremichigan website (https://www.michigan.org/city/saginaw) describes Saginaw as follows:

"Discover a city steeped in arts & culture — with hidden gems & unexpected delights around each historic, mural-covered street corner."