Frankenmuth is one of Michigan's top historic tourism destinations, located in Saginaw County. The city was originally founded in 1846 by German immigrants and retains much of its historic German character, named for a term roughly translating to "the courage of the Bavarians." The city's downtown district is acclaimed for its stunning Bavarian-style architecture and historic feel, home to riverboat tours, horse-drawn carriages, and some of the best examples of preserved German architecture in America. Cultural attractions include the Frankenmuth Historical Museum, the aviation-focused Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum, and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, the largest Christmas store in the world. For families, the city offers attractions such as Zehnder's Splash Village waterpark and resort and the Frankenmuth Aerial Park ziplining and ropes course attraction.

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