Welcome to Bay City, MI

Bay City is located near the base of the Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron and is geographically divided by the Saginaw River. Travel between the east and west sides of the city is made possible by four modern bascule-type drawbridges which allow large ships to travel easily down the river. Bay City is well known in Mid-Michigan for its numerous festivals and celebrations which take place during the summer months. 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.

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