There’s A Fairy Gnome Wonderland Hiding In Michigan And It’s Simply Magical
The Great Lake State’s “Little Bavaria” is visited by millions of people every year. While the popular German town is famous for its delicious chicken dinners and Oktoberfest, there is a little-known attraction that deserves the spotlight. Kids and kids at heart will love going on an adventurous gnome hunt in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
The iconic German town of Frankenmuth is one of Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations. There are plenty of great restaurants and shops to choose from, but before you do, you’ll want to stop at the visitor’s center to participate in a fun activity for the whole family.
The Frankenmuth Visitor’s Center offers a free gnome scavenger hunt for kids and kids at heart! Physical scavenger hunt guides can be found at the visitor's center or a digital mobile version is offered via text.
Adorable gnomes of all shapes and sizes have been placed throughout the town. You can even find gnome houses as well! You need to discover the location of 15 gnomes and then you will receive a special prize.
This is a great way to explore the tiny town while you hunt for little garden friends. Gnomes are located at 40 businesses in Frankenmuth including shops, restaurants, and hotels.
Each gnome has a name and a four-digit pin that you input into the digital scavenger hunt. Children will love hunting for colorful gnomes while adults enjoy shopping or grabbing a pint at Frankenmuth Brewery.
When you’ve successfully located 15 gnomes throughout the town, turn in your gnome hunt sheet for an exciting prize. While the prize is a secret, here’s a tip: complete the gnome hunt towards the beginning of your trip so you can enjoy the prize during your stay!
To plan your getaway visit the Frankenmuth website. Have you gone on the Frankenmuth gnome scavenger hunt before? Let us know about your experience in the comments below! Do you have a unique attraction that you would like to see featured? Submit a nomination form.
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Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
