It's been two years since Lisa and I have been able to go to this German-like city in Michigan. Frankenmuth, Michigan, which is about 2 hours north of Toledo. You feel the Christmas spirit almost immediately when you get into the city. The looks and sound of Christmas. Our day started by going to the Frankenmuth Brewery for lunch. Next was time to go shopping. No, not me. I have a camera and looking for pictures to take and visit with some of the people. Speaking of people, it's lovely to talk to so many friendly people. After walking all day. Time to get ready for dinner. We went to The Station 100. A European-style menu. It was so lovely to feel that I was in Europe again for a short time. The owner was so friendly, and it was so relaxing.
Downtown Frankenmuth, Michigan
After dinner, it was time for another walk, and how could you walk by the Frankenmuth Fudge Factory and purchase any. Yep, you guessed it. Had to. I never saw so many choices when it came to fudge. Like Sugar cookie. (By the way, it was good)
The Frankenmuth Fudge Factory.
With our continued evening walk, it was time to have a nightcap, and with that, it was time to talk with others again, and we spoke with a young couple from the Toledo area. What a great day. The next day was what I had been waiting for. It's been 2 years, but it never disappoints me, and that is Zehnders. I love the looks of the indoor of this restaurant. It looks like something from Hallmark.
Zehnders in Frankenmuth,Michigan.
The food is family-style and likes the Thanksgiving feast, but it's chicken. The hardest part is after eating, and all good things must end and time to leave. But before leaving, we need to make one more stop. Yep, time for Bonner's, the largest Christmas wonderland. You want something for Christmas; this place has it. For us, it's been a tradition for us to get Christmas balls for our Grand Daughters.
The Christmas spirit is in us what a small little city can do to people. For me, this is what I remember when I was young. Friendly people and we once again could talk again. Food out of this world and what the Holidays are all about.