You could easily mistake your location for Germany once you step foot in this Michigan town, which was settled by German immigrants in 1845.

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6 of the Quirkiest Small Towns in the Midwest

Not up for the long flight to Europe? Americans craving a slice of the European lifestyle can head to Frankenmuth as a worthy alternative.

You could easily mistake your location for Germany once you step foot in this Michigan town, which was settled by German immigrants in 1845. The sight of the Holz Brücke (wooden bridge) is the first sign you've arrived, while the charming Bavarian architecture, year-round German festivals (like the Frankenmuth Oktoberfest and the World Expo of Beer), and German cuisine served at many restaurants all add to the atmosphere. You can even attend a Sunday service at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church entirely in German.

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