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EXPERIENCE DETROIT
Attractions
& Self-Guided Tours
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Flint, Birch Run, &
Frankenmuth
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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
[A]
Website
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.
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Birch Run [B]
Website
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.
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Frankenmuth [C]
Website
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"!).
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Tour
Map
Number of Destinations: 3
Overall Tour Time:
1-2 days
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Me to Rent a Car!!!
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Resources
& Links
Birch Run
City
of Flint
City of
Frankenmuth
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