48 Hours: Group Itinerary

Start your trip at Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland. Be sure to take time to tour the Silent Night Memorial Chapel while there! (Allow 2 hours)

Take your group on a tour around town with a step-on guided tour. (Allow 1 hour)

To enhance your step-on guided tour, add a stop at St. Lorenz Church, founded in 1845. This historical site features one-of-a-kind stained glass windows. (Allow 30 minutes - 1 hour)

Enjoy a group meal and beer that is brewed right here in town at the Frankenmuth Brewery. Pair a little history with your lunch and add on a brewery tour. (Allow 1.5 - 2 hours)

Head to the Bavarian Inn Restaurant for a pretzel rolling experience they won’t forget! (Allow 30 minutes)

Spend some free time shopping in the downtown shops. Pick up a Gnome Hunt from the Visitor’s Center for a little extra fun! (Allow 1.5 hours)

Relax while sampling wine at St. Julian Winery or Frankenmuth FunShips (Allow 1 hour)

Gather around the dinner table at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant or Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth with the all-you-can-eat, family-style chicken dinner. (Allow 2 hours)

End the day strolling up and down Main Street, taking in the scenic architecture, flowers, and flowing fountains. If it is too chilly to walk, enjoy a relaxing nightcap in one of our bars with live music.

Start Day Two off with a trip to the Michigan Heroes Museum, which houses the country’s largest collection of Medals of Honor (Allow 1 hour)

Then stroll through River Place Shops to find the perfect souvenir to take home (Allow 1 - 1.5 hours)

Hop aboard Frankenmuth’s beautiful Bavarian Belle Riverboat for a narrated and relaxing tour on the Cass River. The boat operates May through October and runs every 1.5 hours daily beginning at 11am. (Allow 1 hour)

Let your group grab lunch on their own, at either River Place Shops or on Main Street. (Allow 1.5 hours)

Visit the Frankenmuth Clock and German Gift Company and see over 150 unique cuckoo clocks. (Allow 45 minutes)

Finish the day with a little more history at the Frankenmuth Historical Museum or Frankenmuth Woolen Mill. (Allow 30 minutes-1 hour)

Enjoy a locally crafted dinner at one of our group friendly dining options: Slo’ Bones BBQ Smokehaus, Poblano’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, Wang’s Bistro, daVinci’s Italian Restaurant, or Mi Pot & Korean BBQ. (Allow 1.5 hours)

End your evening by taking a drive down Bronner’s beloved Christmas Lane, illuminated by Christmas lights and decorations every night, 365 days a year. (Allow 10 Minutes)