Bavarian Inn Lodge Reviews and Articles:

"Oh! You just made my night," my husband's aunt exclaimed as I answered her call. "I heard your message while I waited in the ER." It had been a rough night for her, ending with a trip to the emergency room because she'd cut herself while slicing bread. "I just never thought I have a chance to get t…

Last week I was invited back for a complimentary stay at the Bavarian Inn, of course I didn't hesitate to say yes since we were ready for a little getaway from daily life. You can read My Completely Honest Review of Bavarian Inn Frankenmuth. This has become our favorite destination away from home …

  Last week my family and I enjoyed an amazing mini staycation at Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. The hotel stay and dinner was covered so that I could share my experience with you. All opinions are my own, your experience may differ.  For my complete review please visit my blog https:…

July and August events are free and open to the public  Frankenmuth, MI – June 25, 2018 – Dogs lovers from all over can come to Frankenmuth to watch the Canine Cup on three select weekends this year, which started at the end of June.  With remaining events happening on July 1…

Disclosure: My family received a complimentary stay at the Bavarian Inn and dinner at Bavarian Restaurant in exchange for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  A few weeks ago, my family and I had the opportunity to check out Bavarian Inn and Bavarian Restaurant for a quick littl…

      2018 is the Year of the Dog       Enjoy free family fun for kids of all ages Jan. 12, 2018 - Frankenmuth, Mich. — Keep the holiday festivities going well into January and February by celebrating the Chinese New Year’s Year of the Dog…

Bavarian Inn Doll & Toy Shop and Mother Earth’s Toy Jungle are in on the Fun FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – Nov. 3, 2017 – Make your holiday shopping a fun experience, while at the same time supporting the 7th annual “Neighborhood Toy Store Day,” a national event, on Saturda…

   Celebrating 125 years of service in 2013, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has become a Michigan landmark. Generations of diners, lodgers and tourists from around the globe have discovered true Bavarian hospitality thanks to Dorothy and her late husband William "Tiny" Zehnder. Guests exp…

      Two-weekend event on Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22 features themed scarecrows, entertainment, contests       Fun with pumpkins: catapult, bowling FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – Sept. 22, 2017 – Harvest and Halloween converge for one big seaso…

I want to share with a great place to take your kids as a single parent. I think it is very overwhelming when you want to go on vacation and have children to worry about. Questions run through my head… Like will we be safe? Is everything within walking distance? Is there fun stuff for the…

  Whenever summer comes along I always try and find time to get away with my family. Sometimes my trips are lengthy and drawn out, but sometimes we can find gems in our own backyard. This is the case in visiting Frankenmuth, Michigan. My family has visited Frankenmuth, Michigan in the past bu…

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. June 20, 2017 — Visitors to Frankenmuth River Place Shops will have a chance to experience history like never before on July 15 and 16, during the annual Colonial Encampment. This all-day event will feature tactical battle reenactments, a flag raising, musket firing, period…

Frankenmuth, MI – June 7, 2017 - Big changes are on the horizon for one of Frankenmuth’s oldest and most cherished festivals, The Bavarian Festival.  There is much anticipation and excitement for the long-standing event to relocate to where it all began in downtown Frankenmuth. …

Dog Bowl and Balloons Over Bavarian Inn Welcome Families, 4-footed Friends FRANKENMUTH, Mich. May 15, 2017 — If you’re looking for a fun and stress-free way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend, Frankenmuth River Place Shops has you covered with two family-friendly events featuring free g…

Bavarian Inn Family Moms Create Gourmet Treats to Enjoy at Home Made Fresh with Michigan Ingredients   FRANKENMUTH, Mich. May 8, 2017 – In time for Mother’s Day, four Moms from the Bavarian Inn family have joined forces to create a delicious line of homemade, gourmet cookies tha…

         Dog owners and lovers—100,000 strong—expected to attend        Event is world’s largest Olympic-style event for canines        5,000 dogs will 'howl' with delight  …

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – April 3, 2017 – Grandpa Tiny’s Farm, a working heritage farm and longtime visitor attraction in “Michigan’s Little Bavaria,” is getting ready to welcome guests for the new season, and is now under new management. Jonathan and Wendy Winke…

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – March 16, 2017 – Dorothy Zehnder, founder and managing director of the family-owned Bavarian Inn Restaurant and the nearby Bavarian Inn Lodge, received a 2017 Women of Achievement Award from the Great Lakes Bay YWCA at a special awards ceremony and din…

The town of Frankenmuth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Michigan. Our family frequently visits the area to visit family, but we don't often visit the attractions that keep tourists coming back again and again. Recently we stayed at the Bavarian Inn Lodge and dined at&…

Traveling with your kids can be a challenge, especially if they struggle with issues like anxiety or havespecial needs, but it’s so worth it. And, as a homeschooling family, we know that the world is truly our classroom. We can learn anywhere – and have fun doing it. Take our …