Lazily browsing the old knick-knacks with my family made me feel as though I was back home for an afternoon, spending a day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Add another point on my list of reasons why I like Frankenmuth–it feels like home.
After taking a trip down memory lane, we drove down the road to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, an obvious “must-visit” Frankenmuth attraction. My mom had visited Bronner’s once as a little girl (probably while visiting her Michigan-dwelling grandparents), and was definitely excited to be back. While watching her take photos of everything in sight, I was reminded of how happily overwhelmed I was the first time I visited the store.
My mama, cheesin’ it up while taking pictures outside of Bronner’s. |
The roof over the front entrance greets and bids farewell to visitors. |
This is what you see right as you walk into the store. |
My dad taking pictures of me in Bronner’s with a little Santa guy. |
My mom, browsing the zillions of Bronner’s ornaments. |
Frankenmuth Clock Company |
Beautiful cuckoo clocks line the walls of the Frankenmuth Clock Company |
Flavored popcorn at Popcorn Wagon. Brad and I loved the apple pie, while my dad went for pickle. I can’t say that I tried that one. |
Look! A Michigan oven mitt! Bahaha. I haven’t completely ruled out buying one of these one day. |
Classic fairy tales illustrated on the walls inside the Bavarian Inn Restaurant |
Right: Dessert! Cranberry ice cream with the cutest little German lady standing on top
(Brad had a German boy on his ice cream).