Frankenmuth Trip Guide | Midwest Living

Frankenmuth Trip Guide

Michigan’s Little Bavaria (population: 4,900) draws visitors with old-world atmosphere, festivals, shops and family style chicken dinners.
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    Zak's Bavarian Kandy Haus
    Zak's Bavarian Kandy Haus
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    Frankenmuth Brewing Company
    Frankenmuth Brewing Company
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    Horse and buggy outside Zehnder's
    Horse and buggy outside Zehnder's
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What to do

Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland Stock up on ornaments at this festive behemoth, which bills itself as the world’s largest holiday shop. See reviews and ratings. (989) 652-9931; bronners.com

Frankenmuth River Place Shops Dozens of unique shops and fun eateries, plus an arcade, populate this beautifully landscaped, Bavarian-theme outdoor complex. See reviews and ratings. (989) 652-9043; frankenmuthriverplace.com

Where to eat

Frankenmuth Brewing Company Big windows and a nice patio overlook the Cass River. Try a pizza and one of their quality brews, like the malty Red Sky Ale. See reviews and ratings. (989) 262-8300; frankenmuthbrewery.com

Where to stay

Bavarian Inn Lodge This family-owned hotel has European-theme rooms and a water park. At Oma’s Restaurant, chicken dinners and German fare are big hits. From $169. See reviews and ratings for Oma's Restaurant. (888) 775-6343; bavarianinn.com 

Marv Herzog Hotel The sparkling riverview lodging teems with the polka master’s memorabilia. From $170, including breakfast. See reviews and ratings. (877) 400-4210; www.marvherzoghotel.com

Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark Families enjoy the golf and the indoor water park. The locally famous all-you-can-eat fried-chicken dinners come served family-style. From $199. See reviews and ratings for Zehnder's restaurant. (800) 863-7999; zehnders.com

For information: Frankenmuth Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 386-8696; frankenmuth.org

 

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