Lodging Recreation Retail Restaurants Services Bay City has a colorful past as a vibrant center of river and rail commerce. The train station, huge wharf and dance halls are now gone and the village easily can be passed by as one follows the Great River Road . But by crossing the railroad tracks, the river traveler is greeted by a view many fishing enthusiasts and campers travel great distances to enjoy. The beautiful riverfront village park hosts anglers and campers several months out of the year.
Ice fishing calls day visitors during the winter months as well.
Many of the buildings from Bay City's past also are now history, but the old jail, school house and grain elevator still stand, as do many of the earlier homes along Bay City's quiet tree-lined streets. Travelers find Bay City to be a quiet respite for eagle watching, picnicking, lake shore hiking, fishing, country dining and antique shopping. The Pierce County Historical Association's River Bluffs History Center is an active asset to the area, as well as the Village of Bay City. A variety of activities with county-wide participation are planned at the Center. We would like everyone to feel welcome at the History Center and to become acquainted with Pierce County Heritage.