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Frankenmuth, Michigan

S. state of Michigan.

Type CityPopulation 4,987

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Tuscola Area Airport (TZC).

History

Frankenmuth is a city in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,987 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Frankenmuth Township.

Where to stay

122 Trinklein St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · eresdirect.com
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2160 S Gera Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · frankenmuthcountrybandb.com
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455 S Main St Apt B, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · frankenmuthriverhaus.com
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260 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · druryhotels.com
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1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · bavarianinn.com
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1365 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · zehnders.com
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926 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · ihg.com
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1339 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · frankenmuthjellystone.com
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6361 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722 · knightsinn.com
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430 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · marriott.com
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1088 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · hilton.com
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530 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · marriott.com
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210 W Tuscola St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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1218 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 · frankenmuthmotel.com
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1125 W Saginaw Rd, Vassar, MI 48768
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Restaurants & places to go

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9 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

MBS International Airport (MBS) 22 mi to the centre
Freeland, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Pinnacle Airlines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) 17 mi to the centre
Caro, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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William Tiny Zehnder Field 1.9 mi to the centre
Frankenmuth, MI, US
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McKimmy Field 6.4 mi to the centre
Bridgeport, MI, US
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Getting there by ferry

Bavarian Belle Riverboat
Ferry terminal · 0.6 mi from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tuscola Area Airport (TZC); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Bavarian Belle Riverboat, 0.6 mi).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Frankenmuth, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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