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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Frankenmuth: Experience the Charm of 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!

four hands with wine glasses celebrating thanskgiving in detroit

Thanksgiving Weekend in Detroit: Fun Events and Must-See Activities

Thanksgiving weekend in Detroit is one of my favorite times all year to be in and around the city of Detroit. The City goes all out for a great holiday season kickoff with tons of great activities and events.

Thanksgiving may be the biggest holiday for the City of Detroit in terms of events and celebrations taking place. For some, Thanksgiving weekend in Detroit is a homecoming of sorts: Detroiters and metro Detroiters from all over return to the city to visit the special places in the city they know and love, like Belle isle, Eastern Market, Campus Martius Park, the Detroit Riverwalk and others.

It is a truly epic time of the year, so I’ve prepared a list to help you make the most of the fun Thanksgiving weekend in Detroit.

a fall road curving through trees on Michigan duringThansgiving weeked

12 Fun Michigan Thanksgiving Getaways: Perfect Holiday Retreats

Looking for a Michigan Thanksgiving getaway? You’re in the right spot: opportunities for fun and amazing getaways in Michigan can be found all over the state; from Grand Rapids to Detroit; from Traverse City to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula.
Thanksgiving weekend in Michigan is one of my favorite times of the year, Christmas lights start appearing all over towns and cities, and there’s an air of anticipation of holiday fun. Thanksgiving weekend is a great time to explore Michigan with family and friends, and there are tons of biking and hiking trails to explore throughout the entire state.
It’s the time of the year when most communities are gearing up for the busy holiday season, so you might even catch a tree lighting or a holiday parade after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
The beautiful fall colors have held on this year, so who knows? You might even be able to catch a glimpse of some of the stunning fall foliage. So read on for our suggestions for amazing Michigan Thanksgiving getaways in Michigan.