For my birthday, my family and I enjoyed a getaway to the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. The last time I visited Frankenmuth was in high school when my family and I hosted a German exchange student.
Frankenmuth’s name is a nod to the province of Franconia in southern Germany where many of the people who settled here were from. Its original settlers immigrated from Franconia in the Kingdom of Bavaria in the 1840’s.
Right before the Halloween weekend, we went on a getaway to Manitou Beach on Devils Lake! Why Devil’s Lake? Well… doesn’t it sound spooky? So it certainly is a great place to travel before Halloween. Also, this area is a great place to visit no matter the season! The village of Manitou Beach is transforming itself into a four seasons destination with shops, restaurants, and events open all year round.
A getaway to Manitou Beach and stay at this Airbnb is perfect if you’re looking for a year round vacation spot in Michigan. While we traveled as a family, during our stay I kept thinking this would be an amazing place to stay when on a girls trip or romantic getaway. Given it’s on Devils Lake with quite an interesting history, it’d also be fun to stay on a ‘spooky’ themed trip.
Here are the top toddler approved things to do on Mackinac Island. I compiled this list after noting which sights and activities our 22 month old son was interested in. If you have a little one, we recommend adding a few of these sights and activities to your trip itinerary. Make sure to bookmark this post (or Pin it to Pinterest) if you’re planning to visit Mackinac Island with your toddler or small children.
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