Birch Run Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB
Photo provided by Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB
Photo provided by Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB
Photo provided by Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB
Photo provided by Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB

A zoo, a park and a mini-golf complex surround this charming village, whose central attraction is an enormous outlet mall with a family fun centre.

Founded as a stop on the Pere Marquette Railroad that ran through the Great Lakes region, Birch Run is a small village with diverse shopping options, green spaces and a sizable zoo. One major highlight is the enormous Birch Run Premium Outlets, considered the largest mall of its kind in the Midwest region. Take advantage of the affordable prices in the stores, restaurants and cafés spread across the small town.

Several parks make up the village’s leafy terrain. Join sports games on one of the fields available at the Birch Run Township Park, where soccer, tennis and baseball facilities are available.

Bring the whole family east to the Wilderness Trails Zoo, which has a petting area and a parakeet encounter. Picturesque trails meander through 56 acres (23 hectares) of parkland populated with lions, primates and zebras, among other majestic creatures. A child’s dream lies next door in the form of Alpine Mountain Golf. Play 18-hole mini-golf courses and ride the go-karts and bumper boats.

Venture north to the quaint Germanic town of Frankenmuth, whose downtown district is smattered with Franconian treasures. Its iconic Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland offers year-round festive experiences. Amble along the riverside in the historic centre and enjoy a few beers in the region’s traditional breweries.

Spend a rainy afternoon in the stores of Birch Run Premium Outlets, which is so large, it’s like a village unto itself. Have pizza, chicken wings or more international cuisine in one of the mall’s restaurants. Kids can be entertained for hours on the inflatable playground of the Spring Break Family Fun Centre.

Birch Run is located in the southeastern suburbs of Saginaw in Saginaw County. Arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and travel north for 90 miles (145 kilometres), turning off at the hamlet after Flint and before Frankenmuth.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Birch Run-Frankenmuth, MI

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Birch Run-Frankenmuth, MI

3 out of 5
12112 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run, MI
The price is NZ$137 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$137
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Birch Run. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
6.6/10 (1,006 reviews)
"Would stay again, but the rooms could use a deep cleaning and vacuum really good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Birch Run-Frankenmuth, MI
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth

Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth

2.5 out of 5
11911 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI
The price is NZ$150 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$150
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birch Run. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was great. Staff was amazing and hotel was clean despite the renovation. The only complaint was the pillows were terrible. Lumpy and flat."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
12150 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI
The price is NZ$250 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$250
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birch Run. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Love this staff! Top-notch staff! Love it here! I'll come back again."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Pine Tree Haus - Frankenmuth

The Pine Tree Haus - Frankenmuth

Birch Run
Stay at this vacation home in Birch Run. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and Grandpa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Lovely ranch home south of Bronners
"Super clean place. Location could not be better for a trip to Bronners Christmas shop. Also convenient to the tourist part of Frankenmuth. Nice outside areas and a fire pit which we were too hot to use. Nice updates in house. Host had a hospitality gift for in the fridge."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

The Pine Tree Haus - Frankenmuth
Best of both worlds! Stylish home minutes from Downtown with all the amenities!

Best of both worlds! Stylish home minutes from Downtown with all the amenities!

Birch Run
Stay at this vacation home in Birch Run. Enjoy a water park, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"As soon as we walked into the house it felt like home. The space was clean and well decorated. Everything we needed for our stay was there. The location was great. We were within 10 minutes of all the things we wanted to see and do. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Best of both worlds! Stylish home minutes from Downtown with all the amenities!
Frankenmuth XMAS Wonderland! | HotTub OPEN| PetsOK

Frankenmuth XMAS Wonderland! | HotTub OPEN| PetsOK

Birch Run
Stay at this vacation home in Birch Run. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and Grandpa Tiny's ...
9/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Luxury Stay!
"This property exceeded our expectations. Everything was simple from booking to check in to check out. The house was stocked with items we typically don’t see in rentals such as toiletries, ziplock bags, aluminum foil, and even microwave popcorn! The location was so convenient, only a couple minutes ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Frankenmuth XMAS Wonderland! | HotTub OPEN| PetsOK
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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