Frankenmuth River Place Shops

925 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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Create family memories that last for a lifetime at
Frankenmuth River Place Shops, the premiere shopping destination in Michigan’s
Little Bavaria! The German-themed outdoor shopping mall is open year-round and features
more than 40 shops and attractions plus free family festivals like Frankenmuth Dog
Bowl and the Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival.

River Place Shops is the perfect getaway for a day or
weekend, with plenty of activities and places to explore to keep you busy for a
longer vacation or return trips year after year! Featuring restaurants and
wineries to keep you fueled up for your shopping trip, the shopping mall also
includes heated sidewalks that encourage visits year-round.

Plan your visit to River Place Shops by visiting the website
at frankenmuthriverplace.com and check out our annual calendar of events. Dates
may change from year to year so check online or on the Facebook page for
details!

River Place Shops is located 10 minutes east of I-75 between
Flint and Saginaw, and about an hour north of Detroit. Learn more about the
German-themed outdoor shopping mall and annual events at www.frankenmuthriverplace.com
or on Facebook!

Local: (989) 652-6613
Free US: (800) 600-0105

Social

Review Rating: 4 out of 5
Robert S | March 2026
Walking around.
We love to walk around some of the shops and town.
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Kate S | June 2025
Frankenmuth Don't Miss
There are so many cool shops here! There is a shop where you can learn how to blacksmith, and shops for Frankenmuth clothing, candy, alcohol, cherry everything, tea, souvenirs, etc. I ended up buying...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Shelly M | December 2025
Jingling through the Riverfront shops.
I enjoyed all the unique shops and the holiday vibe. The Fenton Lakes Chorus singing Christmas Carols was the cherry on top.
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Navigate62181728516 | June 2025
100 / 10
A great get away from stress. When I went to Frankenmuth (after coming from Mackinac Island ) I felt like I was in some type of fairy tail, loved no need for a recommended age but I would say...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
MikeFromRivalTown | November 2025
So much charm. So many beautiful shops. So many photo ops. So much to try!
We absolutely love strolling through River Place Shops. This whole area is bursting with charm, cozy vibes, and festive energy. It’s one of those places where every corner feels like a photo...

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Accessibility
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • WiFi
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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