Designed to recreate an authentic German/Bavarian Village, Frankenmuth River Place Shops is a unique collection of specialty shops, attractions, and fun activities for the whole family. Nestled on the banks of the Cass River in downtown Frankenmuth, the shopping village features beautiful Bavarian architecture, meandering streams and tinkling waterfalls, and an array of restaurants, cafés, and specialty stores selling everything from women’s fashion and leather apparel to toys, accessories, and deli-style food.

Frankenmuth River Place Shops hosts a variety of free, family-friendly events throughout the year, including Dog Bowl, Balloons Over Bavarian Inn and the Cass River Colonial Encampment, an excellent historical reenactment of various Revolutionary encampments.

Address: Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734, Phone: 800-600-0105

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