Bavarian Village Walking Tour
Frankenmuth, Michigan
About This Activity
Frankenmuth, Michigan's 'Little Bavaria,' is a charming German-themed village settled in 1845 by Lutheran missionaries from Franconia, Germany. Stroll downtown to discover the iconic Holz-Brucke covered wooden bridge, browse artisan shops at River Place, and hop aboard the Bavarian Belle Riverboat for a narrated one-hour cruise ($18/adult). Savor authentic German cuisine at the legendary Zehnder's or Bavarian Inn, both famous for all-you-can-eat family-style chicken dinners. The Frankenmuth Brewery, Michigan's oldest, rounds out the experience with craft beers in a historic taproom.
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