Bavarian Inn Lodge

Frankenmuth Is ‘Michigan’s Little Bavaria’—and It's the Best Small Town for Families

"This massive Germanic-style lodge is the town's largest hotel and a true playground for all ages, with an on-site arcade, indoor mini golf, multiple eateries (including one focused on fried chicken), and a covered bridge over the Cass River; there are even resident peacocks and a tiny version of the aerial ropes course for littles, so it really does have something for everyone." - Katy Spratte Joyce Katy Spratte Joyce Katy Spratte Joyce is a food, business, and travel writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work has appeared in a variety of print and digital outlets, including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, TripSavvy, Hemispheres, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines