University Center Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Top hotels in University Center

Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Room was clean. Staff was nice. Only issues were I prepaid for WiFi and unable To access it. Also construction noise and beeping starting at 8am everyday and throughout the day makes it hard for toddlers to sleep.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Marv Herzog Hotel
We went on a warm weekend in April so there were no crowds. The hotel is right on the Main Street near shops. It was so nice to sit out on the back patio and watch the water. The hotel is older but kept in great condition. The clerk recommended dinner at the the Frankenmuth Brewery which was short ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

The H Hotel
Excellent light airy and the club level staff was great
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn Bay City - Riverfront
Staff was super friendly, breakfast was yummy!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankenmuth by IHG
Breakfast was excellent! (had bacon!)
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Four Points by Sheraton Saginaw
Room was great. Clean and presentable.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Center

Northmoor Disctrict
While Northmoor Disctrict isn't home to many top sights, Mid-Michigan Children's Museum and Temple Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.

Adams
While Adams isn't home to many top sights, 400 Court Street Studio and Saginaw Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Heritage
When in Heritage, you can plan a visit to 400 Court Street Studio and Ojibway Island, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
