Birch Run Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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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 center.

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 center 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 Center.

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 kilometers), turning off at the hamlet after Flint and before Frankenmuth.

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Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
2 out of 5
9235 E. Birch Run Road, Birch Run, MI
The price is ฿2,206 per night from 23 May to 24 May
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23 May - 24 May
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Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
12150 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,196 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿4,196
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the staff!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area, an IHG Hotel
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
2.5 out of 5
11911 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, MI
The price is ฿3,007 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿3,007
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Nice room
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Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
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Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren
Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren
3 out of 5
30180 North Civic Center Dr, Warren, MI
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Sonder Gabriel Richard
Sonder Gabriel Richard
3.5 out of 5
305 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI
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ROOST Detroit
ROOST Detroit
4 out of 5
1265 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
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