Flint, Birch Run, & Frankenmuth
Tour Overview
 Within a
short drive north of Detroit is the eastern edge of what is referred to as
Mid-Michigan. Interstate 75 is your
pathway to three special destinations well-known to Michiganders but
generally unfamiliar to first-time Detroit visitors. You
get a little of everything on this tour -- a ride on an historic
steam-powered railway in Flint, fantastic discounts at the manufacturers outlets of Birch Run, and even a taste of
Germany in the wonderful village of Frankenmuth. Get a taste of some of the great places to
see and things to do in the Mid-Michigan area!
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Flint
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 The City of
Flint is perhaps most recognizable as the backdrop for the 1989 film Roger and Me which chronicled the
devastating economic effects of corporate downsizing. Despite the significant population decline
that accompanied the downsizing of both General Motors and Delphi Corporation
here, Flint remains the fifth largest city in Michigan. And during its heyday, Flint was a
prosperous and politically influential city.
Much of the wealth from this era built many of the unique sights and
cultural attractions that remain vibrant today. The Flint Cultural Center, the Sloan
Museum, and the Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad are just a few of
the worthwhile places to see on your visit to this area.
 Birch
Run
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Your second stop on this
tour is the Prime Outlets of Birch Run, the largest outlet center in the
Midwest. Ask any metro-Detroiter and
they'll confess to their need for the occasional Birch Run fix to find great
prices on just about anything from apparel to housewares to fine
jewelry. Over 150 factory direct
stores are located here, including Coach, Pottery Barn, and J. Crew
outlets. Add to this a number of
visitor services such as complimentary wheelchairs and strollers, free
trolley service, and onsite restaurants / dining establishments, and you are
in for a convenient and bargain-filled shopping experience with family and
friends.
Frankenmuth
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 Need a quick
European getaway without leaving Michigan? Then try a
taste of Bavaria just a stones throw from I-75 in the beautiful city
of Frankenmuth. The area was
settled back in 1845 by conservative Lutheran immigrants from the Bavarian province of Franconia as a mission post for the spread of Christianity to the Chippewa
tribe. Over three million people
annually visit this quaint village to enjoy authentic Franconian-style street
signs and architecture and dozens of Bavarian-themed shops and restaurants
such as Zehnders, the Bavarian Inn, and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
(self-proclaimed to be the "World's Largest Christmas Store"!).
Tour
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Number of Destinations: 3
Overall Tour Time: 1-2 days
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Check out the links below
for additional information on related sights and attractions:
Automotive Heritage
Shopping
Malls
Specialty & Boutique Shopping
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