Top Things to do in Great Lakes Bay
Top Hotels in Great Lakes Bay
- 1. Bavarian Inn Lodge
- 2. Frankenmuth Motel
- 3. The H Hotel
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth
- 5. Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
- 6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frankenmuth, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites Bay City
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Saginaw
- 9. Baymont by Wyndham Midland
- 10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront
10 Shopping in Great Lakes Bay That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Great Lakes Bay, United States including Murdick's Fudge, Our Mother Earth Toy Jungle, Cherry Republic of Frankenmuth, Kern's Sausages, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, Frankenmuth River Place Shops, bijou antiques, Midland Area Farmers Market, Willi's Sausage, Bavarian Inn Restaurant Castle Shops.
Restaurants in Great Lakes Bay
1. Murdick's Fudge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Murdicks Fudge of Frankenmuth is owned and operated by forth-generation confectioner, Karen Ann Murdick. She uses the same recipes and methods that have been passed down through five generations! 2017 marks our 130 year of being Michigan's First Family of Fudge!
2. Our Mother Earth Toy Jungle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Rediscover nature and walk through a jungle while playing with thousands of animals from around the world. Don’t miss our newest attraction, DINOLAND! Featuring dinosaurs, excavation kits, and a wide variety of gifts, toys, and educational items all related to this great planet of ours. Explore earth’s treasures today!
Reviewed By NeilMichaels - Mount Pleasant, United States
This toy store is full of many wonderful and unique toys. The capable staff members are always ready to lend a helping hand.
3. Cherry Republic of Frankenmuth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Willkommen to Cherry Republic! Known as Michigan’s Little Bavaria, this unique town is rich in history and chock full of festivals and cultural celebrations. Cherry Republic is right in the midst of the fun with a storefront in the popular Frankenmuth River Place Shops. We specialize in everything cherry found in the Grand Traverse region, including cherry salsas, chocolate covered cherries, cherry nut mixes, and gift boxes to name a few. Enjoy free samples and complimentary wine tasting.
Reviewed By Deber1
This was our last stop before leaving Frankenmuth. Next year, it will be our first stop. There were no samples due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that didn’t deter us. We bought what we wanted to “sample.” Upon returning home, I placed an online order because I certainly didn’t buy enough. The order arrived within 2 days (to Ohio). Can’t wait to make another cherry pie. ????
4. Kern's Sausages
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 273aarong - Royal Oak, United States
If you want to bring home your Bavarian experience, Kern's is a must stop. Authentic brats, sausage and local brews let you continue to enjoy your trip.
5. Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,255 reviews
**Jan 2 thru May 31 Store hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-5:30pm. Fri 9-7. Sat 9am-5:30pm. Sun 12-5:30pm.** Bronner's is a shopper's dream for Christmas lovers of all ages with 1.5 football fields of ornaments, lights, collectibles, trees, nativities etc. Store and Silent Night Chapel open year-round. No admission fee. Christmas Lane lights shine nightly. The world's largest Christmas store is a photographer's delight. Snack area available for light refreshments. Wheelchairs and strollers available. Service animals welcome (sorry, no other pets due to health department regulations). Free Wi-Fi. CLOSED Jan. 1st, Easter, US Thanksgiving & Christmas. Bronner's closes at 4 pm Dec 24 & 31, and 12-3 pm Good Friday.
Reviewed By michaeldP907HN - Dublin, United States
This is the worlds best Christmas Store in the world. It has merchandise for all types of personal interests, all world religions and languages, gifts for all types of personal occupations, Santa Claus interests and Christmas stories and traditions. Also all ornaments both hand crafted and purchased from other organizations. This exhibits all types of year round interests from Halloween, Thanksgiving, St Valentines Day, St Patricks Day and of Course Easter and Lenton season. Of course all summer patriot occasions such as Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day are emphasized as their tradition of remembering this occasion 361 days a year open. At present store hours are 10 AM until 7 PM due to this Covio crisis. I will upload on what the leaves are expected to look this week up until about Election Day. I was emailed by the Michigan travel bureau that they are available to enjoy at present and a good time to do holiday browsing before holiday rush begins both in stores and on highways.
6. Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 831 reviews
Enjoy more than 40 unique shops and attractions in this authentic re-creation of a Bavarian village. Fun for the whole family! Learn more at frankenmuthriverplace.com!
Reviewed By silverbrook - London, Canada
Frankenmuth River Place Shops is a great collection of unique shops and cafes that fit in with the Bavarian style of the town. The area is set up like a little village with paths that wind through the different shops as well as sitting areas, a water feature, and common areas where there is live music at times. The main entrance through the town is via a bridge over the Cass River. This entrance also gives you easy access to the river boat ride that takes you for a leisurely cruise along the water. There is another entrance with lots of parking on the other side of the shopping area. Although there are some chain shops such as the Yankee Candle Company, there are also some unique stores in this little mall as well such as the Enchanted Forest, which also has a little outdoor display that is adorable. There is a little something for everyone in this eclectic group of shops
7. bijou antiques
8. Midland Area Farmers Market
9. Willi's Sausage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
At Willi's you will experience old world German hospitality and taste our authentic Bavarian recipes handed down by one of the best master sausage makers from Kassel, Germany. Our products are made from only the finest ingredients. We look forward to having you stop in and sample some of our products and we are sure you will agree that “Our Wurst is the Best!”
Reviewed By Lakerspud - Rockford, United States
Stopped in to quickly admire the huge selection of sausages, cheese, and other food items. So many different varieties to choose from. We opted for the traditional sampler which had 2 of each (knackwurst, bockwurst, and German-style hot dogs). Grilled them up, all very good!
10. Bavarian Inn Restaurant Castle Shops
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By jakb1969 - Detroit, United States
We only went down the long ramp to the lower level. There is lots to see and purchase from clothes to toys to treats to gifts. Lots of unique things you can't find too many other places, if anywhere else. Everyone was dressed according to the German theme. I loved it and really look forward to returning. There are restrooms also.
