Frankenmuth Woolen Mill

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

"Dating back to 1894, Michigan’s oldest operating mill makes many products on site—comforters, pillows, wool sponges—and carries an extensive selection of heritage lace, handmade slippers, and pet gifts; for $5 you can take a tour and make your own wool dryer ball, and I found the demonstrations well worth the visit." - 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