Why visit Midland
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 114 parks and trails, 95 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include NCG Midland Cinemas, Perrine Road Bridge, Midland Center for the Arts and Alden B. Dow Home and Studio.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Midland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Midland
Midland is a city in the state of Michigan and is the county seat of Midland County. The population was 42,547 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Midland metropolitan statistical area, part of the larger Saginaw-Midland-Bay City combined statistical area. The city is bordered by Midland Township, though the two are administered separately.
From the Wikipedia article Midland, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Perrine Road Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic bridge in Midland County, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks38
Alden Dow House and Studio
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house of architect Alden B. Dow in Midland, Michigan, United States
Alden Hanson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Single-family home located at 1605 West St. Andrews Street in Midland, Michigan
Bradley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Midland, Michigan
Calvin A. and Alta Koch Campbell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Single-family home located at 1210 West Park Drive in Midland, Michigan
Charles and Mary Kempf Penhaligen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Single-family home located at 1203 W. Sugnet Road in Midland, Michigan
Charles MacCallum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Single-family detached home in Midland, United States of America
Creative 360
Museum · 1.6 mi
This is a non-profit that includes a performance space, art gallery, art classes, and other events.
5501 Jefferson Avenue, Midland
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Donald and Louise Clark Irish House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Single-family home located at 1801 West Sugnet Road in Midland, Michigan
Donald L. Conner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Single-family home located at 2705 Manor Street in Midland, Michigan
Earl Stein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Midland, United States of America
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds114
Chippewa Nature Center
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Michigan, Michigan, United States
400 Badour Road, Midland
Chippewassee Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Midland, Michigan, United States
Plymouth Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Midland, Michigan, United States
1508 East Wheeler Road, Midland
102 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes95
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
6911 Eastman Avenue, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Bella Bella's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian
3124 Jefferson Avenue, Midland
Mo 11:00-15:00;Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Cafe Zinc
Cafe · International, European, Bakery · 1.1 mi
111 West Main Street, Midland
Su-Th 06:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00
Cottage Creamery
Ice cream · 3.2 mi
Cottage Creamery is a local, family-owned ice cream on the Pere Marquette Rail Trail that offers a great family environment with plenty...
5317 North Saginaw Road, Midland
Mo-Su 13:00-21:00
Golden Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
979 South Saginaw Road, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30;Su 12:00-21:30
Gratzi
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta, Italian Pizza · 1.1 mi
120 East Main Street, Midland
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00, Su 16:00-21:00
Grove Tea Louge
Cafe · Tea, Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
2405 Abbott Rd, Midland
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su off
Lucky's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.5 mi
830 Joe Mann Boulevard, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Pizza Sam's
Restaurant · Pizza, Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
102 West Main Street, Midland
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Sushi Remix
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.8 mi
981 S Saginaw St, Midland
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
2003 South Saginaw Road, Midland
Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Fr-Su 06:00-20:00
83 more on the map.
History
By the late 1820s, Midland was established as a fur trading post of the American Fur Company supervised by the post at Saginaw. Here agents purchased furs from Ojibwe trappers. The Campau family of Detroit operated an independent trading post at this location in the late 1820s.
Dow Chemical Company was founded in Midland in 1897, and its world headquarters are still located there. Through the influence of a Dow Chemical plant opening in Handa, Aichi, Japan, Midland and Handa have become sister cities. Dow Corning was also headquartered in Midland.
In 1969, the city unilaterally defined a Midland Urban Growth Area (MUGA), a two-mile territory around the city limits, in an attempt to control urban sprawl. As the county's only capable drinking water supplier, the city would provide water services to communities outside the MUGA such as the nearby village of Sanford. The city would not provide water services within the MUGA without annexation to the city of Midland. This allowed the city to control most of the growth in the county. Since 1991, the policy has since been revised with a series of Urban Cooperation Act Agreements with surrounding townships. Case-by-case redrawings of the MUGA line now allow Midland to sell water to the surrounding townships without annexation.
From the History section of Midland, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Former Valley Plaza Resort RV Park (Permanently Closed)
Campground · 3.5 mi
5221 Bay City Road, Midland
Churches and places of worship52
Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
907 Mattes Drive, Midland
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging15
Admiral Petroleum Company
Gas station · 1.0 mi
603 East Ellsworth Street, Midland
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare11
Family Practice Center Midland – Gerstacker Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
4611 North Campus Ridge Drive
DaVita Midland at Home
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
4901 Jefferson Avenue, Midland
Map of Midland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 17°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 32°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 23°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Midland Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bay County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
MBS International Airport (MBS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Auburn 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Freeland 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Sanford 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Hemlock 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Shields 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Merrill 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Bay City 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Saginaw 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Flint 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Burton 53 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Midland-Center-For-The-Arts, Jake Novak, CC BY 2.5
- Midland Dow Library 1558, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Midland Dow Library 1560, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Midland Dow Library 1559, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1971 MV Agusta 600 Four 4, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1966 MV Agusta Germano Moped 4, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1971 MV Agusta 600 Four 2, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 16, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1975 MV Agusta 125 Sport 2, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - Fine Art Models MV Agusta 750 S, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1956 MV Agusta 48 Moped 2, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1966 MV Agusta Germano Moped 5, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1971 MV Agusta 600 Four 7, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1961 MV Agusta Liberty Sport 2, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1966 MV Agusta Germano Moped 3, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1971 MV Agusta 600 Four 4 Zylinderkopf, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1966 MV Agusta Germano Moped 2, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1954 MV Agusta 175 CS Disco Volante Racer 4, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- MV Agusta Exhibition Midland 2011 - 1954 MV Agusta 175 Squalo Shark Formula Sport 2, Klaus Nahr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Brigid interior - Midland, Michigan 11, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Brigid interior - Midland, Michigan 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Brigid interior - Midland, Michigan 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Brigid interior - Midland, Michigan 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Brigid interior - Midland, Michigan 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Brigid interior - Midland, Michigan 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Brigid - Midland, Michigan 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Midland County (Michigan) Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Bradley House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H. H. Dow House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Earl Stein House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alden Dow House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Diehl House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Donald L. Connor House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitman House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewis House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank Boonstra House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Butenschoen House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howard Ball House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heath House, O. David Redwine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parents’ and Children’s Schoolhouse, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
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