Frankenmuth Thanksgiving: Celebrate Thanksgiving in Michigan’s Little Bavaria
Whether you visit for a day or make it a holiday getaway, celebrating Thanksgiving in Frankenmuth is a memorable experience and a great way to kick off the holiday season.
From mouth-wateringly delicious food to the lighting of a 100-foot musical Christmas tree; from a glistening open-air ice-skating rink to the town lit up with sparkling Christmas lights, Thanksgiving is a perfect time to visit Michigan’s Little Bavaria.
It’s a special time, too, right before the big Christmas rush and just as the splendor of the Michigan fall season fades. The Halloween events are over and the holiday events are just gearing up. I’ll be honest: it’s my FAVORITE time of the year to visit Frankenmuth.
Charming Frankenmuth is one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations, and with good reason. Home to Bronner’s, billed as the “largest Christmas store in the World,” a picturesque covered bridge over the Cass River, two large indoor water parks, cute downtown filled with boutiques and cafes, and amazing restaurants serving “World-Famous Chicken Dinners,” you’ll want to visit Frankenmuth Michigan soon.
I’ve put together a guide to the best things to see and do to celebrate Thanksgiving in Frankenmuth, including weekend activities and the best places to stay and eat. Read on to start planning your Thanksgiving in Frankenmuth now!