Find yourself immersed in German heritage, dine on world-famous flavors, experience Michigan's oldest microbrewery, indulge in fantasy carriage rides & relaxing river cruises, and remember what it feels like to unwind. You’re in Frankenmuth for the weekend with nothing but time, and good times are definitely ahead!
There are plenty of great ways to spend a weekend in Frankenmuth, Michigan, including: taking a charming horse-drawn carriage ride or trolley tour; cruising the Cass River aboard Frankenmuth FunShips or the Bavarian Belle Riverboat; browsing Frankenmuth River Place Shops and the world's largest Christmas store, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland; and enjoying world-famous family-style chicken dinners at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant or Zehnder's Restaurant.





The greeting around Frankenmuth is "willkommen" (the German word for welcome), and you're sure to feel the warm sentiment & German inspiration all throughout your getaway in Michigan's Little Bavaria!
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