Cathedral District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Saginaw Valley State University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Saginaw Valley State University during your trip to Saginaw. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Temple Theatre
Visit downtown Saginaw’s stunningly refurbished event hall to catch a film or to watch a performance of music or drama.
Ojibway Island
Saginaw’s scenic island park offers a lovely setting for outdoor recreation, lakeside relaxation and a wide range of special events.
Hoyt Park
A Saginaw favorite, this historic park has for decades been hosting baseball games in summer and outdoor ice-skating in winter.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
You can take time to visit Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Saginaw. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Delve into the unique vision of one of America’s favorite sculptors at this dedicated museum and sculpture garden on a university campus.
Top hotels in Cathedral District
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
All great we had wonderful time
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Marv Herzog Hotel
We had a beautiful room with a view overlooking the river. The breakfast offers lots of wonderful options and happy hour drinks and charcuterie from 5-7 was quite the unexpected surprise. It is walking distance to everything. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG
Couldn't go in the pool because there were a few very rowdy
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Property was clean. Convenient room for car. Too far for me to walk to breakfast. No housekeeping.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront
Good breakfast. Hot meat and eggs rotate daily; waffle iron, the usual fruit, yogurt, cereal. Nice to have lemon water available 24/7 in lobby.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
Clean enough. If you just need a place to lay your head it was probably fine.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Cathedral District
Celebration Square
You'll enjoy the live music and zoo in Celebration Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Japanese Cultural Center or Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
Covenant
Though Covenant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temple Theatre and Saginaw Art Museum.
Fairground District
Though Fairground District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hoyt Park and Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
Old Saginaw City
Though Old Saginaw City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 400 Court Street Studio and Ojibway Island.
Northwest Saginaw
Though Northwest Saginaw may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 400 Court Street Studio and Saginaw Art Museum.
Northeast Saginaw
When in Northeast Saginaw, you can plan a visit to The Dow Event Center and Temple Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
