Things to Do in Saginaw: The Ultimate Pure Michigan Guide (2024)

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What is Saginaw, MI famous for? ›

A former lumbering centre, Saginaw has turned to agriculture and diversified manufacturing (especially auto parts). Major salt, coal, and petroleum deposits are nearby, and sugar beets and beans are produced in the Saginaw valley. A branch of Great Lakes (junior) College (1907) is located in the city.

With hands-on, interactive museums, zoos & petting farms where your hearts will melt, and opportunities to bounce sky-high or squeal with excitement aboard a choo-choo train — Saginaw is a kid-friendly spot that adults will love, too!

City of Saginaw: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

With a crime rate of 43 per one thousand residents, Saginaw has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 23.

Stevie Wonder. Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, United States, to Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway.

Detroit. With a blend of architecture, arts, culture and automotive history Detroit is always a must-see destination in Michigan. Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) or explore the city's rich music history at the Motown Historical Museum.

CNN - The downtown Huntington Bank building, the tallest building in Saginaw, has stood at Washington and East Genesee since 1925. Developers want to turn the 170,000-square-foot building into a 120-unit apartment complex with commercial space.

Most trick-or-treaters start their trek at sunset after dinnertime, around 5:30 or 6 p.m., and end their collecting by 9 p.m.

While it's a common belief that if you're old enough to drive you're too old to go trick-or-treating, there are no age restrictions in place across Michigan that limit anyone of any age from putting on a costume and begging for candy.

That's why the best time to go trick-or-treating is between 5-8 p.m. That way you can be out when it's not super dark because, according to JAMA Pediatrics, there's a 43% higher risk of pedestrian fatalities on Halloween compared to other nights.

Where is the bad part of Saginaw? ›

With more than 85 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, the neighborhood south of East Holland and north of Hess, east of Sheridan and west of South 23rd, on Saginaw's East Side, is the 10th most dangerous in the nation, according to a list of the 25 most dangerous cities in the U.S. compiled by Neighborhoodscout.com.

Detroit, Michigan has the highest violent crime rate amongst Michigan cities with 20.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. In Flint, Michigan, the violent crime rate is around 19.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. Benton Harbor, in Michigan, has a crime rate of 18.3 per 1,000 residents.

Saginaw means “land of the Sauks

One of the most interesting facts about Saginaw, Michigan, is the origin of its name. The Native Americans who originally inhabited the area were called Sauks. The city was named as the land of the Sauks, even though their people were driven out of the area by the Ojibwe.

SAGINAW — Sagnasty. The nickname evokes a gritty, tough image and is a source of pride for some. It's also telling of Saginaw's troubled economy, surplus of abandoned homes and history of crime. Most who live in or near Saginaw have used the name in a derogatory manner at one time or another; others do so endearingly.

Wonder lived in Saginaw until age four when his family moved to Detroit. He joined a church choir where his musical talent was first recognized. He taught himself how to play the piano, drums, and harmonica by age 10, and at 11 years old, he signed his first record deal.