One of the coolest new places to open in Michigan this year was the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Close out the year with epic family fun and plan a day trip or overnight stay at Michigan’s biggest indoor waterpark.

Only an 1.5 hour drive from Detroit, Bavarian Blast is now Michigan’s biggest indoor waterpark and whether it’s a day trip or a staycation your kids will love it. The indoor waterpark is one of a kind, with slides and thrills for all ages everyone is bound to have a great time. Enclosed by glass walls and a glass ceiling it will feel like summer no matter when you choose to visit! Some of the exciting new additions include:

  • Swim up bar (the first in Michigan!)
  • An indoor/ outdoor family spa
  • Not so lazy river
  • 16 new water slides
  • Rip roaring wave pool
  • Toddler area with a tipping bucket

In addition to an amazing new water park, the Family Fun center was also revamped, bringing new experiences and activities such as:

  • 3 Story Ropes Course with a Zip Line
  • 3 Climbing Walls Line
  • 4 Mini Bowling lanes

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and plan a getaway your family will remember! The waterpark will be open for hotel guests and a limited number of day passes. Make reservations here.

Bavarian Inn Lodge // 1 Covered Bridge Ln, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Photo credit: Bavarian Inn

Looking for more fun near Frankenmuth? Here are our favorite places to visit:

  • It’s always Christmas time at Bronner’s. Get into the holiday spirit as you stroll the store, let your kids pick out an ornament, chat with Santa on the hotline and put on your favorite holiday song for the drive-thru light show.
  • Take a walk through downtown and grab a sweet treat at Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen.
  • Make a reservation for the Frankenmuth Aerial Park and test your skills on the ropes course and zip line. Participants fly through the air, swing through trees and challenge themselves on an aerial obstacle course.

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