6 Spring Break Ideas for Families in Frankenmuth

With Spring upon us, it's time to balance the days of decisions, detailing, and deadlines with a little dreaming, discovering, and developing.

Whether you're dreaming of warmer weather, wanting to discover new adventures, or hoping to develop new family traditions - Frankenmuth is the place to put your busy schedules to the side and enjoy the moment with the ones you love.

Set your cruise to Michigan's Little Bavaria this spring, and discover why Frankenmuth is the perfect blend of Bavarian charm, blooming beauty, and unforgettable experiences!

#1). Warm Up to Waterparks

Make a splash and enjoy a daytime excursion or overnight stay at Zehnder’s Splash Village. This is 50,000 sq. ft. of raft rides, lazy rivers, water geysers, and speed slides you don’t want to miss out on. For more aquatic fun, splish and splash on over to the Bavarian Blast (soon to be the largest indoor waterpark in Michigan).

#2). Learn in Little Bavaria

Take a tour through time in the Frankenmuth Historical Museum to discover the building blocks of our town, established by German settlers in 1845. Expand your learning journey to the outdoors with the Frankenmuth Historical Museum's interactive walking tour. See a piece or place of history, scan a QR code, and watch an informational video about that specific location. You and your family explore more at the Frankenmuth’s Michigan Heroes Museum. This one-of-a-kind museum features uniform displays of Michigan Veterans from our six foreign wars and the space program, and showcases the largest display of medals of honor in the United States! The learning doesn't stop there, hop on over to the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation Museum - the nation's first Autism History Museum.

#3). Activate Arcade Skills

Get your game on at the River Place Game Room, Family Fun Center, or Zehnder’s Arcade. Air hockey, mini golf, Pinball, and Pac-Man are all in the realm of possibility when it comes to vacationing arcade-style in Michigan’s Little Bavaria. With games for every age and skill level amongst each arcade facility, the options of family-fun are endless. So, are you going to play to win?

#4). Shop, Please Don't Drop

Shop the Bavarian streets of beautiful Frankenmuth this spring. Boutique, souvenir, and sweet treat shops offer everyone in the family a chance to find a special something that will help them remember the trip of a lifetime. Want to dive deeper into our German roots? Visit our one-of-a-kind River Place Shops. Modeled after an authentic Bavarian village, our River Place features over 40 unique shops, and countless spots for the perfect family photo. And while it may be spring outside, it's the perfect time to find that souvenir ornament at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland! As you hang it on the tree in December, it will remind you of the warmer weather and Spring Break memories in Michigan's Little Bavaria.

Start your shopping trail at the Visitor Center to partake in Frankenmuth's very own Gnome Hunt! Pick up a gnome hunt sheet, track down and record 15 gnomes, then return to the Visitor Center along with your sheet to win a prize.

#5). Escape To Experience

Engage the family in something that might surprise you! Here in Frankenmuth, we have out-of-the-box experiential opportunities. For the ‘Forged in Fire’ fans, the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience allows you to forge your very own piece. For those that love a good challenge, The Ultimate Mirror Maze is a labyrinth that navigates you through thousands of mirrors. And for those who want to sit back and relax, hop aboard the Golden Ticket Trolley for a guided tour that may lead you to discover new areas of town.

#6). Sit Down for Dinner with the Family

After a long, eventful day of Frankenmuth fun, find food and fellowship at fan-favorite restaurants for a sit-down dinner with your family in Frankenmuth. Enjoy delicious meals family-style at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Zehnder’s, and MI Pot & Korean BBQ. Or gather around the table at DaVinci’s, Frankenmuth Brewery, Poblano's, T-Dub’s, Tiffany’s, or Wang's!