Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and stunning sunset views of the Saginaw River at Drift Shoreside Beer Garden in Downtown Bay City — and dine dockside on a multi-tiered deck! Sip handcrafted cocktails, split buckets of cold beer, and enjoy street fare from rotating food trucks available on-site!

Support local charities while sippin' away under the string lights at Drydock Beer Garden. A seasonal outdoor beer garden in cozy Unity Park, grab a brew or glass of wine with friends — you’re welcomed to bring in eats from nearby restaurants & food trucks — and enjoy outdoor relaxation in the heart of Downtown Bay City’s dining district.

Raise your glass to summer at Schnitzelbank Biergarten, a seasonal gathering space located in front of the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Throughout the summer months, enjoy drinks, dinner, and entertainment in the lively Bavarian atmosphere. Downtown Frankenmuth is buzzing with busyness, but you’ll find relaxation and open-air fun at the Biergarten!

Discover a music cafe reminiscent of the outdoor beer gardens of Germany — Fischer Platz outside the Bavarian Inn Restaurant! Open daily during summer months since 1973, listen to delightful accordion music while sipping a cold brew or a glass of wine in the Frankenmuth sunshine. Look for a regular schedule of talented accordionists, and a never-ending supply of Bavarian-style fun!

Hop aboard a mobile party and catch a colorful ride on the 16-person Sunrise Pedal Trolley! Whether you’re pedaling for a special occasion, or just gathering a group together for fun, bring what you’d like to drink and power your way through waterfront Bay City’s shopping districts, historic neighborhoods, and area bars.

With cold brews in-hand, or another favorite beverage, pedal through streets of Little Bavaria lined with the blooms of summer! Ride the 16-person PedAle Trolley in Frankenmuth — book the whole trolley for your group, or purchase single seats for a Thursday- or Saturday-evening pub crawl. Either way, “Sit. Smile. PedAle for Awhile.”