Go to Frankenmuth

This famous little German town is dubbed "Little Bavaria" by the millions of tourists who pass through its cobblestone streets and covered wooden bridge each year. Traditions here run deep and are centered by two iconic landmarks, Zehnder's and Bavarian Inn, both of which have indoor waterparks and legendary chicken dinners.

You can tour the area on a horse-drawn carriage, pedal trolley, or riverboat cruise in addition to walking along streets adorned with Bavarian architecture and admiring the scenic riverfront. This gives the area a decidedly European flavor.

The general attitude of this famous location, which receives more than 3 million visitors each year, can be summed up by the German term for welcome, willkommen. Think of dirndls and lederhosen, German beer and schnitzel, and the unforgettable weekend you had in the eponymous "Little Bavaria". Despite being nicknamed as "Little Bavaria," this town is home to two of Michigan's best indoor waterparks and the biggest Christmas store in the world, drawing more than 3 million tourists there each year.

• Location: Michigan