Frankenmuth

#Frankenmuth 1-800-FUN-TOWN 21 Get away with the Girls! Need a little girl time away from reality? Frankenmuth is the perfect place to catch up with your girlfriends, do some shopping, enjoy sweets and treats, and of course sip and swirl your favorite wines and spirits. Not to mention, it's time to try something fun and different together, like making a new bracelet while sipping on fruit-infused wines or a boat cruise down the gorgeous Cass River. For the perfect Girls Getaway, use the following itinerary to help with the planning process! TEE OFF TOUR! Pack your bags...your golf bags that is! It's time to escape on the golf course in Michigan's Little Bavaria. DAY 1 Tee off at The Fortress Golf Course. This 18-hole, par 72 course is located just outside of downtown Frankenmuth. Recognized as one of Michigan's top golf courses, this course was designed in 1992 by golf architect Dick Nugent. While enjoying the day on this course that reflects characteristics of golf's early Scottish origins, be sure to take a break and enjoy lunch at the clubhouse! After enjoying a day on the golf course, treat yourself to a relaxing ride along the scenic Cass River on the Frankenmuth Funships or Bavarian Belle. For dinner, head to the Frankenmuth Brewery, where you can savor a cold glass of locally-crafted beer. Cap off your evening with one more round of golf - putt putt golf that is! The Family Fun Center at the Bavarian Inn Lodge features an indoor 18-hole putt putt course! Or head to the Lorelei Lounge at the Bavarian Inn Lodge for a night cap and some live music. DAY 2 Just a short drive outside of Frankenmuth, you'll find the Timber's Golf Club. Tee off for day two at this 18-hole course that incorporates many of the natural features of the area, including natural grasses, woodlots, ponds, and wetland areas. Wrap up your golf trip with a team dinner at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant or Zehnder's of Frankenmuth. Celebrate the low (or high) scores while enjoying a chicken dinner. And don't forget to grab a souvenir for those at home! Main Street is the perfect place to find a tasty treat to take home - candy from Zac & Mak's, fudge from the Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen, or a new type of cheese from the Frankenmuth Cheese Haus. DID YOU KNOW THAT FRANKENMUTH HAS A DISC GOLF COURSE? Located in Memorial Park, the area's only disc golf course, is FREE and open to the public. The course stretches almost 6,000 feet through open grassy areas and rolling hills of Michigan's Little Bavaria! The first hole starts just across the creek from the dog park on E. Tuscola, approximately ½ mile east of Main Street. To help make planning easier, this two-day itinerary will help you plan the perfect golf getaway. DAY 1 Begin your fun at the River Place Shops, featuring over 40 boutique and specialty stores set in a charming German-style outdoor mall. (Allow 3.5 hours, including Riverboat Cruise) Sample wine and spirits at the Grand Traverse Distillery featuring Black Star Farms, Modern Craft, or Cherry Republic. (Allow 20 minutes) Be sure to stop in Cherry Republic for cherry chocolates, salsas, sodas and wines! (Allow 20 minutes) Enjoy a spa package or nail service at the tranquil Serendipity Wellness Spa. (time allotted will vary) Hop aboard Frankenmuth's gorgeous Bavarian Belle Riverboat for a narrated and relaxing tour on the Cass River. The boat operates May thru October and runs every 1.5 hours everyday beginning at 11am. (Allow 1 hour) Lunch at Tiffany's Wine & Spirits! One of Main Street's restaurants with patio seating, giving you a great view of the beautiful flower displays in the spring and summer. (Allow 1.5 hours) Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, the world's largest Christmas store. (Allow 1.5 hours) Sample wines at the St. Julian Winery. (Allow 30 minutes) Dinner at the Station 100. This European café is the perfect place to enjoy a meal prepared with fresh ingredients and handmade delicacies you can only find here. (Allow 1.5 hours) Enjoy live music and delicious late night appetizers and drinks every night at the Lorelei Lounge. DAY 2 Breakfast at Davinci's Italian Restaurant at the north end of town. (Allow 1 hour) Explore the downtown shops on Main Street. (Allow 2 hours) 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) Stop into Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie on Main Street for lunch. Gather your girls around the community table inside or around the fire bar outside. (Allow 2 hours) Head just outside of town to the Birch Run Premium Outlets for huge savings on the best designer brands. (Allow 3 hours) Sample delicious fruit-infused wines and make a bracelet keepsake at Modern Craft & Bean Haven. Call ahead to schedule. For an adrenaline rush, head to the Great Lakes Escape Game. You and your friends are "locked" in a fun-filled room with intriguing gadgets to explore, captivating puzzles to solve and cryptic clues to decipher. You only have 60 minutes to escape! (Allow 1 hour) Take a stroll through the Frankenmuth Farmer's Market where you'll find local produce, artisan products, and live music! The market is open May thru October, Saturday Markets: 8am-2pm, Wednesday Markets: 3pm-6pm. (Allow 1 hour) 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)! (Allow 2 hours) DOUGBOWNS FRANKENMUTH.ORG 20

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