Girls Getaway: Group Itinerary
Looking for a fun getaway with your girlfriends? Head to Frankenmuth for shopping, wine, sweets, unique activities like bracelet-making and Cass River cruises, and so much more...
For the perfect girls getaway, use the following itinerary to help with the planning process!
Day 1:
Begin your fun at the River Place Shops, featuring over 40 boutique and specialty stores set in a charming German-style outside mall. (Allow 3.5 hours total, including Riverboat Cruise)
Add a little extra fun to your shopping and visit the below locations for a mini-wine tour:
• Sample wine and spirits at the Grand Traverse Distillery featuring Black Star Farms.
• Stop in Cherry Republic to sample dozens of cherry chocolates, salsas, sodas and wines!
• Taste delicious fruit-infused wines and at Modern Craft.
• Take a break from shopping and sampling and hop aboard Frankenmuth's gorgeous 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)
Lunch at one of Frankenmuth's Main Street restaurants: Tiffany’s, Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie, T.Dubs Pizzeria & Pub or Michigan on Main Bar and Grill. If the weather is nice, they all offer outdoor dining with spectacular views of the beautiful flower displays in the spring and summer. (Allow 1.5 hours)
Spruce up your Christmas decorations with a stop at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, the World's Largest Christmas Store. (Allow 1.5 hours)
Continue the wine samples with a stop at St. Julian Winery. (Allow 30 minutes)
Savor the European flavors at Station 100. This charming European café is the perfect place to enjoy a meal prepared with fresh ingredients and handmade delicacies you can only find here. (Allow 2-3 hours)
End your night with live music and delicious late night appetizers and drinks every single night at the Lorelei Lounge. If visiting during the summer, you may also find live music outside at one of the many restaurants along Main Street.
Day 2:
Breakfast at K’s Cafe or daVinci’s Italian Restaurant at the north end of town. (Allow 1 hour)
Explore the unique boutiques and shops on Main Street. (Allow 2 hours)
Take a break from shopping and relax aboard a Frankenmuth FunShips tour boat. Enjoy a wine and chocolate pairing while learning more about Frankenmuth from the gorgeous Cass River. (Allow 1 hour)
Take the girls on a culinary trip around the world with lunch from Flavor Caribbean Cuisine, Wang’s Bistro, Poblanos Mexican Grill & Cantina, or MI Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. (Allow 2 hours)
Treat the girls to a relaxing afternoon with a spa package from Serendipity Wellness Spa. (Time allotted will vary depending on services)
If your girls are more of the adventurous group, swing through the trees at the Frankenmuth Aerial Park. (Allow 1-2 hours)
Dinner at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth or Bavarian Inn Restaurant for a family-style chicken dinner. (Allow 1.5 hours)
Enjoy a night time adventure by trolley!
• Hop on the PedAle Trolley with your best girls and pedal down Main Street and throughout Frankenmuth. Make it into a pub crawl by stopping at your favorite bar or restaurant and don't forget to BYOB: Bring Your Own Beverages (and bartender)!
• Or let someone else do the driving and schedule a tour on the Golden Ticket Trolley for a full tour of beautiful Frankenmuth. (Allow 1-2 hours)
