The city of Clio is full of Saginaw attractions, and is a small, quiet community located in Michigan's lower peninsula. The city of Saginaw, just a day trip from Clio, has lots to offer. There are many Saginaw attractions to keep you busy and entertained while staying at your cozy Clio Bed and Breakfast or Clio Inn. BBOnline recommends stopping by these Saginaw attractions on your visit; you won't be disappointed.
OjibwayIsland Ezra Rust Drive
Saginaw, MI 48602
This is a nice shady island where concerts are held on warm summer nights. You can walk or bike along the riverside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful setting. Have a picnic and enjoy some of the many family activities. This is a relaxing Saginaw attraction just a short drive from your Clio Inn.
The Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House
527 Ezra Rust Drive
Saginaw, MI 48602
www.japaneseculturalcenter.org
Here you can take a stroll through a 3-acre garden to the shore of Lake Linton. You will come across weeping cherry trees, authentic stone lanterns, hand crafted bamboo gates, a gazebo inspire by Asian architecture and style, and a vermillion bridge arching over a winding stream. There is also a tea house that you can tour. A tea ceremony is performed monthly that is open for public view. This is treasured as one of the most authentic tea houses in North America. It truly replicates a Japanese tea house. BBOnline highly recommends this rejuvenating, Saginaw attraction during your stay at a Clio Bed and Breakfast.
Old Saginaw City
Court Street Ridge and Hamilton St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Take a step back in time and stroll through antique and specialty shops, pubs, and bistros, all in a turn of the century atmosphere. It is one of the oldest commercial areas in the Saginaw valley. Old Saginaw City has something to offer everyone. This is one of the Saginaw attractions that will surely be worth the drive from your cozy Clio Inn.
Historical Society of Saginaw County Castle Museum
500 Federal St.
Saginaw, MI 48607
www.castlemuseum.org
Explore Saginaw's historical and cultural heritage. Discover how Saginaw became the lumber capital of the world. See accomplishments of African Americans in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Saginaw was home to many competitive speed skaters. Come learn more about history at the Castle Museum. You will also find an H.O.-scale railway on display. Another Saginaw attraction that has something for everyone. Come visit the Castle Museum during your stay at a Clio Bed and Breakfast for a glimpse into Saginaw's history.
Saginaw Art Museum
1126 North Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48607
www.saginawartmuseum.org
This museum holds a wide collection of art and artifacts, spanning 4,500 years of art history. The majority of the art work is from America and Europe. You will find a wide range of decorative arts, drawings, manuscripts, paintings, prints, sculptures and textiles. There are also African artifacts and masks on display. The museum is currently expanding their collection of modern and contemporary art, another one of Saginaw's attractions BBOnline highly recommends during your stay at Clio Inn.