Exploring the Frankenmuth Historical Museum in Frankenmuth, Michigan
This past summer, we enjoyed exploring Michigan’s Little Bavaria, Frankenmuth, and learning about the history of the area. The first stop when we got into town was the Frankenmuth History Museum, located in the heart of downtown near many shops, restaurants, and other popular attractions. Overseen by the Frankenmuth Historical Association, the ten gallery museum…
10 Ways to Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan
Designated a National Park in 1970, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan is the largest freshwater dune system in the world and spans over 71,000 acres across six regions of historic properties and 366 historic buildings and landscapes: Good Harbor, Port Oneida, Glen Haven, Platte River, South Manitou Island, and North Manitou Island. The…
Exploring Fort Mackinac State Park on Mackinac Island, Michigan
This past summer, we enjoyed exploring several areas in Michigan and one of our favorite highlights was an overnight trip to Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. We loved our stay at The Grand Hotel and we enjoyed learning more about the history of the island by exploring Fort Mackinac, part of the Mackinac State Historic…
15 Ways to Have Fun at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Michigan
This past summer, we enjoyed a wonderful few weeks road tripping through Michigan and one of our first stops was the city of Grand Rapids, home of former president Gerald Ford. We began our exploring with a visit to the Grand Rapids Public Museum to learn all about the city’s history and contributions to American…
City Guide: 10 Kid Friendly Activities in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth was officially founded in 1845 when a group of German immigrants traveled to Michigan seeking religious freedom. They traveled to the east central part of the state and began building a community. The name Frankenmuth translates to “Courage of the Franconians” and the founders quickly established several industries in…
Nine Ways to Explore the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in West Virginia
Home to the world’s largest fleet of Shay steam powered locomotives (six of which are still in operation today!), the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a West Virginia State Park that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to learn about the area’s important history.