Birch Run

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Birch Run showing a sporting event as well as a large group of people
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.

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
The price is CA $146 per night from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26
CA $146
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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 staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Love the staff! So friendly and lovely!"

Reviewed on Mar. 17, 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 CA $102 per night from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26
CA $102
CA $116 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birch Run. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
"All went very well, easy, blessed every day"

Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2024

Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
2 out of 5
9235 E. Birch Run Road, Birch Run, MI
The price is CA $81 per night from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22
CA $81
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birch Run. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great Friendly staff"

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2024

Americas Best Value Inn Birch Run
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.
Farmhouse Cottage in The Woods with Farm Animals- NO PETS
Farmhouse Cottage in The Woods with Farm Animals- NO PETS
Birch Run
Stay at this cottage in Birch Run. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Alpine ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
Charming and relaxing
"It was the perfect little getaway for our girls weekend away! This house is so charming. Everything was updated, clean and inviting. The beds were very comfortable and we all had our own bed for the three of us. There was plenty of room if we would've had more in our party. It was fun to see the ..."

Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2023

Farmhouse Cottage in The Woods with Farm Animals- NO PETS
Perfect Country Getaway for Visiting Frankenmuth
Perfect Country Getaway for Visiting Frankenmuth
Birch Run
Stay at this vacation home in Birch Run. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Grandpa ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Holiday getaway
"Nice location in between birch run and frankenmuth"

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2023

Perfect Country Getaway for Visiting Frankenmuth
The Frankenmuth Christmas Wonderland House! | Hot Tub-All Year | Pet Friendly
The Frankenmuth Christmas Wonderland House! | Hot Tub-All Year | Pet Friendly
Birch Run
Stay at this vacation home in Birch Run. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Grandpa Tiny's Farm and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great location comfy house
"If youre going to Frankenmuth, convenient loxation just minutes down the street."

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2024

The Frankenmuth Christmas Wonderland House! | Hot Tub-All Year | Pet Friendly
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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Reviews of Birch Run

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Dec. 15, 2019

One last thing, I also recommend withdrawing cash if you are Canadian because our debit cards didn't work at all of the stores. One of the store clerks noted that this happens sometimes with Canadian debit cards.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
Dec. 9, 2019

Good proximity to Frankenmuth

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Nov. 28, 2019

It was just a one night stop over on a long trip

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Nov. 25, 2019

To many people at bribers dinner was over priced and the food not so great chicken was cooked but tasteless I thought we could have gone to steak house cheaper

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Nov. 8, 2019

Nice area and close to the lovely town of Frankenmuth. Visit Bronners Christmas store. Absolutely amazing place. Neautiful little town and easy to walk.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
Oct. 11, 2019

Premium Outlets are slowly dying. 35% of spaces are now empty.

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