Cathedral District Travel Guide
Saginaw
Visit Cathedral District
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.
Hoyt Park
A Saginaw favorite, this historic park has for decades been hosting baseball games in summer and outdoor ice-skating in winter.
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.
Japanese Cultural Center
Seek peace and cultural exchange as you take a quiet stroll through these landscaped gardens and visit an authentic Japanese teahouse.
Ojibway Island
Saginaw’s scenic island park offers a lovely setting for outdoor recreation, lakeside relaxation and a wide range of special events.
Top hotels in Cathedral District
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
Advantages: closer to nearby shopping areas and restaurants, clean rooms, lots of options for activities within the hotel for the whole family. Water park was very spacious so finding chairs to set our stuff was easy and wait times weren’t bad at all. Disadvantages: bathroom was very small sink was ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Bridgeport/Frankenmuth
Great breakfast option (loved the fresh pancakes!) Staff was all wonderful-very friendly. The pool & hot tub were fantastic.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Enjoyed making a waffle. I should have brought my swimming suit
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth
Charming hotel in a great area with many things to do within walking distance. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is clean and a great deal for the spacious room! They offer complimentary dinner bites and breakfast and both were tasty. I would definitely recommend and return next time ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
Stare 2 nights. It was enough just to sleep and shower for us
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG
Ok
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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 Ojibway Island.
Covenant
Though Covenant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temple Theatre and Mid-Michigan Children's 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 Japanese Cultural Center.
Old Saginaw City
Though Old Saginaw City may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ojibway Island and Japanese Cultural Center.
Northwest Saginaw
Though Northwest Saginaw may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saginaw Art Museum and Ojibway Island.
Heritage
When in Heritage, you can plan a visit to Ojibway Island and Saginaw Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
