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August 27,  2008

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  Saginaw Valley Facts & Stats  
 
Saginaw County is the third most visited County in Michigan
   
Frankenmuth ranks as the number one tourist destination in Michigan with over 3 million visitors annually
   
The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is the only Refuge located in Michigan's lower penninsula. This urban refuge occupies 8,500 acres and is home to six pair of nesting bald eagles.
   
Exit 136 (Birch Run/Franknemuth) is the second busiest exit on I-75, second only to the Disney World exit in Orlando, Florida.
   
Over 700 tons of chicken are prepared annually by Frankenmuth's Bavarian Inn and Zehnder's Restaurants.
   
The Saginaw River is one of only two rivers in the United States that flows North.
   
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth is the world's largest Christmas store with a showroom the size of 2.5 football fields. Their daily electric bill is approximately $900.
   
The Japanese Cultural Center and Tea House in Saginaw is one of only five authentic Japanese Tea Houses in the U.S.
   
Saginaw County has a population of 209,461 (2001 estimate)
   
Prime Outlets at Birch Run is the Midwest's largest outlet center featuring over 170 factory direct stores.
 
Wardrobe Suggestions

Spring has varying temperatures from 40s to upper 60s. Keep a jacket on hand.

Summer is often hot and somtimes humid, so pack light, comfortable clothes. You may need a light jacket or sweater, however, for outside evening activities.

Fall is cool and crisp, Heavier cottons, light knits and wools are good choices with a sweater or jacket on hand.

Winter can vary from the single digits to 30s and requires more layers with heavy wools.

 
         
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Festival Season

The Saginaw Valley is a hotbed of activity throughout spring and summer, especially its wide variety of festival offerings. Don't miss this year's lineup!

See the list of upcoming festivals »
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