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Frankenmuth River Place

925 South Main, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
3.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

It was a nice place to walk through, we got our kids a souvenir, it is mostly speciality shops and boutiques. I wouldn't say it's a must see, but if your out and about in Frankenmuth you should stroll through.

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Lexington, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

good ice cream -- excellent cupcakes and many stores with a variety to browse and purchase. Easy walk for those who parked downtown area

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Michigan, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This place is pure fun! There is a giant area filled with Bouning rooms...we saw dads wearing the kids out while moms were shopping (great idea)! There are so many shops you can spend most of the day here. All the fudge, popcorn, and candy you can eat! Most places gave samples, Zac's Fudge is excellent and the Popcorn store... More

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Caro, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Great for a visit and to walk the area, break up the bleak winter and window shop. Lot's of interesting small shops.. struggling. I came to visit the White House to purchase Brighton.. but this was nice.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012 via mobile

Had a great time wandering the shops this past weekend with my BFF. Stop by the arcade area for a drink and a snack at the bar!

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Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

We enjoyed the little shops with all of the souvenir items. A nice way to spend an hour or two.

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auburn,indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Many interesting shops to look in at this mini-looking German town. Located by a river, it's actually kind of scenic. Of course it's much prettier in warm weather because their would be flowers everywhere. Just a nice relaxing place to browse.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

River Place is a little collection of shops clustered together next to the river in Frankenmuth. I really had fun brousing through the little shops in this complex. There is something for everyone here. I particularlly liked the Funky Skunk shop. It was a fun little store with all kinds of silly things. This is definitely a tourist spot; the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

A fantastic little village filled with all sorts of great little shops. It was pretty quiet when we were there (during the week) and not everything was open, but we throughly enjoyed the shops that were open. Definitely hit up "Sugar High", as well as the Popcorn place, they are both fantastic!

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This is the cutest little German town, during the holiday beautiful decorations and lights. Free parking is a plus. Lot's of litle shops and restaurants. Very cold and windy in December bring tons of warm clothing.

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