Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
Frankenmuth with kids
Michigan
Bronner's, the world's largest Christmas store, a Bavarian village, family-style chicken dinners, and an indoor waterpark resort.
Good mix for kids. The waterpark balances the shopping.
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Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,410 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $1,930 |
| Luxury (5★) | $3,500 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayGood
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctGood
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Michigan
- Bronner's CHRISTmas WonderlandWorld's largest Christmas store
- Bavarian Inn LodgeIndoor water park
- Zehnder's Splash VillageIndoor water park
- River Place ShopsBavarian-style shopping
- Holz-Brücke covered bridgeOver the Cass River
- Silent Night Memorial ChapelAt Bronner's
- Glockenspiel TowerPied Piper show
- Frankenmuth Historical MuseumTown history
- Michigan's Own Military & Space Heritage MuseumLocal veterans
- Frankenmuth Cheese HausSamples
Where to eat in Michigan
- Zehnder's of Frankenmuth$$Family-style chicken dinners
- Bavarian Inn Restaurant$$Chicken dinners and German plates
- Frankenmuth Brewery$$Brewpub
- Tiffany's Food & Spirits$$Casual American
- Sullivan's Food & Spirits$$Local favorite
Things to do
- Pretzel rolling at the Bavarian InnKids make their own
- Riverboat tourCass River
- Horse-drawn carriage rideThrough town
- Zehnder's SnowfestSnow sculptures, late January
- Glockenspiel showSeveral times daily
- Water park dayAt either lodge
- Shop Bronner'sFree admission
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