Beyond Birch Run
Frankenmuth
Just a few miles north of Birch Run, experience a town like no other – Frankenmuth is Michigan’s Little Bavaria! It’s home to the world- famous Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, a 96,000 square-foot mecca of holiday lights, decorations and year-round colorful animated displays. Stroll through the many quaint shops and restaurants in downtown Frankenmuth. Or take an aquatic tour via a riverboat or fun ship!
The Bavarian Belle floats on the Cass River,
just outside the Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Michigan is also a short drive from Birch Run offering Night Flight Fireworks, one of the largest fireworks superstores in the region. Viper Apparel is also conveniently located just off I-75 at exit 144. This award-winning shop showcases special occasion apparel for weddings, school dances and other special events, and has been named the official #1 Prom Dress Shop in Michigan for 2 years running.
Bridgeport is home to quality parks and preserved open, natural spaces
Saginaw
Dabble in the arts and culture of this bustling area just north of Birch Run. Saginaw offers museums and nightlife, to fun family fun attractions and waterfront recreation. If you enjoy hockey, Saginaw is home to the areas OHL's team the Saginaw Spirit. Or if your prefer the museum atmosphere, stroll through the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University or the Castle Museum which houses Saginaws deep history.
Saginaw's Castle Museum was originally a US Post Office and now
houses Saginaw County History
Photo Credit: Hannah Iliff