Destination 01
Frankenmuth
Two nights in Michigan's Bavarian town for Bronner's and chicken dinners.
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Huge Christmas store open nearly every day of the year, with thousands of ornaments plus decorated trees and lights.
Tip Grab a map at the entrance and start with the room of decorated trees; the lights along the drive come on at dusk.
Silent Night Memorial Chapel
Replica of the Oberndorf, Austria, chapel where 'Silent Night' was first sung, on the Bronner's grounds.
Tip Read the plaques along the path, which show the carol's words in many languages.
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
Family-style chicken dinners under a glockenspiel tower that tells the Pied Piper story.
Tip Expect a wait on December weekends; put your name in, then shop downstairs.
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
Large family-run restaurant across Main Street from the Bavarian Inn, known for all-you-can-eat chicken dinners.
Tip Zehnder's and the Bavarian Inn serve similar chicken dinners; have one for lunch and the other for dinner.
Holz-Brücke Covered Bridge
Wooden covered bridge over the Cass River, linking Main Street with the Bavarian Inn Lodge.
Tip Walk across and look back from the riverbank for the best view of the bridge.
Frankenmuth Cheese Haus
Main Street cheese shop with a tower front, known for its flavored cheese spreads and free samples.
Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Bavarian-style shopping lanes by the river, with small shops, a courtyard tree and seasonal events.
Bavarian Inn Lodge
Big family hotel across the covered bridge from Main Street, with indoor pools and a family fun center.
Tip Ask for a room facing the river and the covered bridge.
