Known as “Michigan's Little Bavaria” by millions who cross its cobblestone paths & covered wooden bridge each year, this tiny German town is iconic. And anchored by two signature staples, Zehnder’s and Bavarian Inn — both with epic indoor waterparks & world-famous chicken dinners — traditions here run deep.
Add in streets lined with Bavarian architecture and a picturesque riverfront peppered with shops — plus the chance to see it all on a horse-drawn carriage, relaxing river cruise, or pedal trolley tour — and you start to experience the warm nostalgia of this inviting city and its European feel.
Find yourself immersed in German heritage, dine on world-famous flavors, experience Michigan's oldest microbrewery, indulge in fantasy carriage rides, 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!
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Travel to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a weekend with your family and be ready for all kinds of over-the-top fun! This town is known as “Little Bavaria,” but it’s home to two of Michigan’s top indoor waterparks and the world’s largest Christmas store, making it a must-stop for more than 3 million who visit annually.
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When your itinerary includes outdoor adventures — but Mother Nature has other plans — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to make the most of a day indoors in Frankenmuth.
Read More +When you planned on clear skies & sunshine — but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Frankenmuth.
Read More +On a horse-drawn carriage ride, pedal trolley tour, or relaxing riverboat cruise — there’s no shortage of ways to feel the warm nostalgia of Frankenmuth.
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From Zehnder’s Snowfest every January to Bavarian Festival each June — Frankenmuth’s booming with a year full of festivals, and you won’t want to miss a single one!
Read More +With world-famous chicken dinners served family-style daily at Bavarian Inn and Zehnder’s — Frankenmuth's no stranger to a heaping plate of comfort food.
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Whether you’ll pack suits for the indoor waterparks at Bavarian Inn Lodge or Zehnder's Splash Village, or choose a spot that boasts the city’s Bavarian charm and exudes its warm German welcome — willkommen to a stay that lives up to the iconic experience.
Read More +Nothing quite compares to the comforts of home — except for retreating to a place that feels like it. And while big,...
Read More +Come together for fireworks & food trucks, live music & local brews — and stay for moments of connection worth...
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