Wanderlusting Mama: Wilkommen: a stop at little Bavaria in Frankenmuth

Friday, November 7, 2014

Wilkommen: a stop at little Bavaria in Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth, MI

After our trip to Chicago and before heading back home, we had a stopover in Frankenmuth, Michigan. We were way past the lunch hour so we were hoping the line ups were not long at the famous chicken dinner places that the place was known for.

Zehnder's

We decided to give Zehnder’s a try. A 2-piece chicken dinner, all dark, was about $11. Not too bad as it came with mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, stuffing, and freshly baked breads. The famous chicken dinner was not all it was hyped up to be, though. It was just ok. Would prefer Mary Brown’s over this any day. It was not too bad either. For hungry folks like us having lunch past 2pm, we would take anything!

Sides and chicken seasoning @ Zehnder's, Frankenmuth

Famous chicken dinner @ Zehnder's, Frankenmuth

This little Bavaria was so scenic it almost reminded me of walking some streets in Germany.

Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth

It was quite quaint with horse-drawn carriages and covered bridges.

Wooden bridge, Frankenmuth

wooden bridge, Frankenmuth

Riverboat cruises were also available.

River cruise at Frankenmuth

We enjoyed walking around the area ending with more shops at River Place!

River place, Frankenmuth

And what is a Bavarian village without a brewery? Michigan’s oldest brewery can also be found in Frankenmuth!

Our last stop was a few miles off of the main town at the World's largest Christmas store.

Bronner's

Bronner’s is a Christmas wonderland, a shopper's dream with thousands of trims, décor, and gifts.

Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

Bronner's amazing store is the size of 1 1/2 football fields! We got lost in worlds of miniature villages. They did not only have Christmas items, there were also Halloween and Easter stuff.