Cathedral of Mary of the AssumptionShiawassee National Wildlife RefugeHeritage ParkSouth Beyer RoadMurphy LakeWilliam H. Haithco Recreation Area
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Frankenmuth

Frankenmuth is a town in Saginaw district, Michigan, United States of about 5,025 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit: 89 parks, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and Castle Museum of Saginaw County History.

43.3317° N, 83.7380° WPop. 5,025

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km177
Must-see79
Notable159
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, church near Frankenmuth
Must-see

Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption

Church · 24 km

Must-see

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Nature spot · 24 km

Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, museum near Frankenmuth
Must-see

Castle Museum of Saginaw County History

Museum · 24 km

Places near Frankenmuth by type

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One day from Frankenmuth

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

121 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Frankenmuth
  2. South Beyer Roadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cathedral of Mary of the Assumptionchurch · 30 min
  5. William H. Haithco Recreation Areapark · 45 min
  6. Murphy Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Frankenmuth
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Frankenmuth?

Heritage Park (park, about 1 km), Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (church, about 24 km), Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 24 km), Castle Museum of Saginaw County History (museum, about 24 km), Children's Zoo at Celebration Square (nature spot, about 24 km), South Beyer Road (heritage site, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frankenmuth?

177 places on Spotwander: 89 parks, 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to Frankenmuth?

Heritage Park, about 1 km by road; Birch Run Township Park (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Frankenmuth?

Mud Lake, about 19 km by road; Buell Lake (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Frankenmuth?

Start in Frankenmuth, visit South Beyer Road, then Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, then Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, then William H. Haithco Recreation Area, then Murphy Lake, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.