Weekend with Kids?

I am hoping someone can help me. A few questions regarding Frankenmuth:

We are planning to take our 2 kids there for the weekend, ages 6 and 3. What can we expect in terms of things to do? Will the Christmas lights be up by November 22?

We are also trying to decide between Bavarian Inn and Zenhders to stay at. I have read all the reviews but I can%26#39;t seem to figure out which would be best. Are the pools at the BI any good?

Thanks for any input!

Weekend with Kids?

I will try to answer your questions. The lights should be up and going brightly by the 22nd. I believe their Christmas Lighting ceremony is the 21st. If you can make it for that, that would be great. There are activities for children, but specifically, I cannot tell you what they are. There is the story reading in the local park, located right in town. But everything will look wonderful, rest assured!

I would go for Zehnder%26#39;s Splash Village if you can. Families really gravitate towards the place and the waterpark really is for kids 3-8. The pools at the BV are nice, also, but not as geared towards kids 3-8. They would have a good time, no doubt at BV, so I wouldn%26#39;t worry about that. And they have a great play space downstairs on the same level as the pools.

There really isn%26#39;t a lot to do in the winter in Franknemuth for children. There is Bronner%26#39;s Christmas Store, and you should plan on visiting, even if you are not into shopping for Christmas decorations. Your children will enjoy all the decorations that are hanging from every shelf, pole, ceiling. Be sure and LOOK UP! So, at least plan on taking a spin thru the place and bring your 3 y/o in a stroller, much easier.

I do not think the petting farm is open, but you can ask when you make your hotel reservations. You might ask them for suggestions on what to do with small kids. If it is nice, you can take a walk along the river and feed the ducks. Have fun!

Weekend with Kids?

Hello ChrisCKP,

Here is a web site about Frankenmuth -

http://www.frankenmuth.org/

Thank you very much for the replies - it is most apprecaited!

I will have to see how Zenhders prices compare to BI - right now they are a bit higher, but I will try negotiating! :)