Improving the Economic Vitality of Our Downtowns

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Hampton Inn Birch Run/Frankenmuth
12130 Tiffany Blvd
Birch Run, Michigan

Best Western of Birch Run/Frankenmuth
9087 Birch Run Rd
Birch Run, Michigan

Holiday Inn Express Birch Run - Frankenmuth Area
12150 Dixie Hwy
Birch Run, Michigan

Americas Best Value Inn - Birch Run / Frankenmuth
9235 E. Birch Run Road
Birch Run, Michigan

Comfort Inn Birch Run - Frankenmuth
11911 Dixie Hwy
Birch Run, Michigan

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Birch Run, MI
12112 S Beyer Rd
Birch Run, Michigan


Hotel Tips

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.

Always tip staff when you feel the service was great and don't forget the housekeeping staff which you may never see. You should tip every day if you are staying multiple days as the staff may rotate out and miss the bounty at the end.



Things To Do

Birch Run has so many great reasons to shop downtown as local merchants have come together to offer a wide selection of artisan gifts and foods that you are sure to find something for everyone on your shopping list of gifts. Shopping options are plentiful and all inventory is hand selected by the shop owner and then yourself so you are sure to find something special that has your style and likes in mind.

Birch Run has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Birch Run is the place to plan your wedding. You'll be spending a lot of time downtown as there are so many wonderful shops to find invitations, photographers, bakers, caterers and jewelers. Planning your wedding will be a breeze with so much support from local merchants to make a perfect and memorable day.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Mike Adamski
Love shopping for unique finds and supporting local shops!

Paul
I just love the small town vibe.

Debbie Kimpel
We are coming in August to visit . My husband is related to Esther, the town was named after. We would like to visit some Historial areas there and also visit the downtown area as well.

Heather
Community, responsiblity, friends who feel like family. Every downtown has it's own culture, something not experienced in the mall or at big box stores. Merchants are the cornerstone of our local economies.

Diane Koivunen
Love the yarn store and the restaurants


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