Keep the bathing suit at the ready as a major expansion is taking place at a Mid-Michigan waterpark.

An $80 million expansion will transform a local establishment into a massive attraction for Michiganders. More than 20 new attractions like water slides and a swim-up bar will open to the public later this year.

97.9 WGRD logo
Get our free mobile app

Where is this major expansion taking place?

The Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth broke ground in December of 2023 on this $80 million project. By the end of the year, the equivalent of three football fields worth of attractions will be ready for visitors to enjoy.

Google
Google
loading...

What does the expansion include?

The new expansion will add 140,000 square feet and include 16 new water attractions, a laser tag arena, a mini-bowling center, and much more. Check out the time frame of openings for the new projects below:

  • Now Open:
    • The massive new laser tag arena.
  • Opening in Spring 2024:
    • Three-Story Rope Course
    • Skyscraper Rock Climbing Walls
    • Rockin N' Roll Mini Bowling
  • Opening in Fall 2024:
    • 16 new waterslides including body slides, tube slides, and more.
    • Indoor Not So Lazy River
    • Michigan's First Swim-Up Bar
    • Glass walls and roof that will allow for year-round tanning.
    • Private Cabanas
    • Huge Rip Roaring Wave Pool

Check out the construction update video below to see how the expansion is coming along.

Bavarian Blast is going to be a game-changer for many people in Michigan. Having such a massive indoor waterpark and family fun center will be amazing and give those looking for water adventures another option to enjoy.

For more information on Bavarian Blast, click here.

Source: Bavarian Blast Indoor Waterpark

Check Out 21 Now-Defunct Stores We All Miss Going to in Michigan

With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, let's take a minute to remember all the stores that we used to go to that are no longer in business.

10 Richest Cities In Michigan

Gallery Credit: Home Snacks

A Look Michigan's Own Kid Rock Over the Years 2002-2022 [PHOTOS]

Kid Rock turned 52 years old on January 17th, 2023. Take a look back at the Michigan native himself in the photos below.

Check Out the 20 Largest Inland Lakes in Michigan

Michigan boasts over 11,000 lakes throughout the state. Check out the 20 largest lakes in Michigan here. 

15 Weird Attractions in the State of Michigan

Michigan covers a lot of square miles, and there is some really bizarre stuff in the state. Check out this list of bizarre and weird things you can do in Michigan.

25 Michigan Attractions

 

More From 97.9 WGRD