Carol’s guidebook
The BEST Local Restaurants
These are our favorite restaurants in downtown Frankenmuth, guaranteed to give you a wonderful experience and excellent service.
Amazing atmosphere, unique and delicious menu created by a 5 star chef, extensive wine menu and creative bar menu. Friendly staff and incredible service!
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Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie
South Main StreetAmazing atmosphere, unique and delicious menu created by a 5 star chef, extensive wine menu and creative bar menu. Friendly staff and incredible service!
The ULTIMATE breakfast experience. Amazing menu, fun outdoor seating with a great view of the downtown area. Gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Honey B's Eatery
525 S Main StThe ULTIMATE breakfast experience. Amazing menu, fun outdoor seating with a great view of the downtown area. Gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Authentic Austrian/ German Chef Owner. Barbara creates new European cuisine daily! Beautiful, authentic European atmosphere, with mosaic floors, crystal chandeliers and a gorgeous historical building, too!
The Old Christmas Station Restaurant
100 S Main StAuthentic Austrian/ German Chef Owner. Barbara creates new European cuisine daily! Beautiful, authentic European atmosphere, with mosaic floors, crystal chandeliers and a gorgeous historical building, too!
Family style Chicken Dinners with all the fixings. Steaks, chops, and fresh made pates and cheese spreads. Enjoy the world famous Blue Ribbon Bakery on the lower level of the restaurant.
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Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
730 S Main StFamily style Chicken Dinners with all the fixings. Steaks, chops, and fresh made pates and cheese spreads. Enjoy the world famous Blue Ribbon Bakery on the lower level of the restaurant.
Fairy tales, accordions and Lederhosen! Stop in for a great Chicken Dinner or genuine and authentic German Cuisine. All sourced locally with amazing attention to detail. Try one of their Bavarian Sausage plates!
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Bavarian Inn Restaurant
713 S Main StFairy tales, accordions and Lederhosen! Stop in for a great Chicken Dinner or genuine and authentic German Cuisine. All sourced locally with amazing attention to detail. Try one of their Bavarian Sausage plates!
Cute Boutiques and Shops
Frankenmuth is host to some amazing shopping! Cute, unique shops that you will find no where else in the world!
Frankenmuth Woolen Mill is a Midwestern mill since 1894. We offer custom wool processing along with organic wool bedding, wool roving and wool batting. Truly beautiful gift and home deco shop with unique, quality tested products.
Frankenmuth Woolen Mill
570 S Main StFrankenmuth Woolen Mill is a Midwestern mill since 1894. We offer custom wool processing along with organic wool bedding, wool roving and wool batting. Truly beautiful gift and home deco shop with unique, quality tested products.
Abby's of Frankenmuth is proud to anchor the downtown shopping district of Frankenmuth. Located at the corner of Cass and Main Streets, Abby's is a shopping destination for the finest in women's fashions featuring such notable name brands as UGG, Sperry, Alex & Ani, Spanx, Tribal Sportswear, Democracy Denim, Jenna Kator Collection, Kendra Scott, Smart Wool Socks plus many more. Stop in today and let our friendly staff help you find your perfect look!
Abby's of Frankenmuth
576 S Main StAbby's of Frankenmuth is proud to anchor the downtown shopping district of Frankenmuth. Located at the corner of Cass and Main Streets, Abby's is a shopping destination for the finest in women's fashions featuring such notable name brands as UGG, Sperry, Alex & Ani, Spanx, Tribal Sportswear, Democracy Denim, Jenna Kator Collection, Kendra Scott, Smart Wool Socks plus many more. Stop in today and let our friendly staff help you find your perfect look!
A visit to the shop will lead you straight to beautiful, unique home decor and accessories right in downtown Frankenmuth. Cass Street Decor wants to inspire you so you can take back creative designs and beautiful decor to enjoy at home.
Cass Street Decor
588 Cass StA visit to the shop will lead you straight to beautiful, unique home decor and accessories right in downtown Frankenmuth. Cass Street Decor wants to inspire you so you can take back creative designs and beautiful decor to enjoy at home.
Exclusive Pandora & Brighton Jewelry store, complete with unique and beautiful apparel, accessories, and handbags. Beautiful brands such as Karen Kane, Et Louise, Lissette, and so many more. Personable, friendly staff that will help pick out truly unique gifts or help style you. Your Style Awaits!
the White House Boutique
535 S Main StExclusive Pandora & Brighton Jewelry store, complete with unique and beautiful apparel, accessories, and handbags. Beautiful brands such as Karen Kane, Et Louise, Lissette, and so many more. Personable, friendly staff that will help pick out truly unique gifts or help style you. Your Style Awaits!
Unique Candy Stores
Frankenmuth has a wide assortment of really cute and unique candy shops in the area. Bring your sweet tooth!
Original recipes since 1964, complete with in house Fudge Making demonstrations, Trivia Contests, and Fudge Hats! Free samples of the Fudge right off the table. See it made right before your eyes daily!
Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen
606 S Main StOriginal recipes since 1964, complete with in house Fudge Making demonstrations, Trivia Contests, and Fudge Hats! Free samples of the Fudge right off the table. See it made right before your eyes daily!
See Michigan's Fresh Water Taffy being pulled and kissed right before your eyes! Choose your own flavor combinations for the most unique experience. Unique and Fun for everyone!
Frankenmuth Taffy Kitchen
565 S Main StSee Michigan's Fresh Water Taffy being pulled and kissed right before your eyes! Choose your own flavor combinations for the most unique experience. Unique and Fun for everyone!
The World's Largest variety of Toffee! Zak & Mac's is a Chocolate Lover's Dream with unique and original chocolate and toffee flavors made in an open kitchen so you can watch the process from start to finish. A must stop!
Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus
636 S Main StThe World's Largest variety of Toffee! Zak & Mac's is a Chocolate Lover's Dream with unique and original chocolate and toffee flavors made in an open kitchen so you can watch the process from start to finish. A must stop!
Attractions and Things to Do
The Frankenmuth Aerial Park is eager to provide the thrill and excitement of a combination ropes course and zip line for family entertainment. Participants fly through the air, swing through trees and challenge themselves on an aerial obstacle course. Enjoy multi-skill leveled challenges through the trees while onlookers and climbers alike delight in the serenity of the wooded park. The treetops await you!
Frankenmuth Aerial Park
1375 Weiss StThe Frankenmuth Aerial Park is eager to provide the thrill and excitement of a combination ropes course and zip line for family entertainment. Participants fly through the air, swing through trees and challenge themselves on an aerial obstacle course. Enjoy multi-skill leveled challenges through the trees while onlookers and climbers alike delight in the serenity of the wooded park. The treetops await you!
Preserving the History and Heritage
of Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes
Michigan’s Military & Space Heroes Museum is unique in that it is the only museum devoted to the wartime experiences of men and women from the state of Michigan. The museum’s mission is to Honor, Respect, and Remember the memories of Michigan men and women who answered the call to military service during colorlinemsmAmerica’s seven foreign wars, from the Spanish-American War to the War on Terrorism. With over 140 displays and a collection of over 700 exhibits, the museum hosts stories devoted to Michigan’s Governors, 15 Astronauts and 31 individual Medal of Honor Recipients, making it the nation’s largest Medal of Honor collection on display.
The Michigan Heroes Museum
1250 Weiss StPreserving the History and Heritage
of Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes
Michigan’s Military & Space Heroes Museum is unique in that it is the only museum devoted to the wartime experiences of men and women from the state of Michigan. The museum’s mission is to Honor, Respect, and Remember the memories of Michigan men and women who answered the call to military service during colorlinemsmAmerica’s seven foreign wars, from the Spanish-American War to the War on Terrorism. With over 140 displays and a collection of over 700 exhibits, the museum hosts stories devoted to Michigan’s Governors, 15 Astronauts and 31 individual Medal of Honor Recipients, making it the nation’s largest Medal of Honor collection on display.
The Fortress Championship Golf Course
The power of nature shaped into one of Michigan’s most beautiful golf courses. The Fortress defends itself with oversized greens and challenging bunkers. Located within walking distance of downtown Frankenmuth, The Fortress encompasses 6,800 yards of formidable play on an 18-hole, par-72 course.
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The Fortress Golf Course
950 Flint StThe Fortress Championship Golf Course
The power of nature shaped into one of Michigan’s most beautiful golf courses. The Fortress defends itself with oversized greens and challenging bunkers. Located within walking distance of downtown Frankenmuth, The Fortress encompasses 6,800 yards of formidable play on an 18-hole, par-72 course.