For a sip of history that’s downright delicious, stop by Michigan’s oldest brewery, Frankenmuth Brewing Company. Its six mainstay beers – American Blond, Batch 69, Hefeweizen, Pilsner and Red Sky – are produced using the traditional Reinheitsgebot, or German Beer Purity Law. A selection of exciting and popular specialty and seasonal beers are also offered. “Our Christmastown brew is now available,” said Ryan Buchinger, General Manager. “With hints of cinnamon and ginger, it tastes like Christmas in a bottle!” FBC also produces ten unique wines under its 1862 Cellars label, the name derived from the year the brewery was founded. Located on Main Street, a gorgeous riverfront ambiance and high-value, classic meals make the Frankenmuth Brewing Company a special lunch or dinner destination.

The definition of gemutlichkeit is warm hospitality as only Germans can offer. And that is exactly what you will find at the Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn, which has been the site of a restaurant for over 125 years.

Homemade Bavarian-style sausage that is as tasty as it is traditional has made Kern’s Sausages synonymous with Frankenmuth.

My City Magazine spent a beautiful fall day wandering the streets of Little Bavaria in search of a place that may be unfamiliar to people in the surrounding areas. And we found it! Michigan’s Own Military & Space Museum located on Weiss Street is the state’s only museum devoted to the wartime experiences of Michigan men and women. According to Executive Director John Ryder, the museum was the brainchild of Stan Bozich, who grew up in the Detroit area just after the Second World War. Stan was fascinated by the soldiers returning home from the war, and spent hours walking up and down alleys in search of someone to talk to about their experiences. “He was very interested in personal stories,” says John.