A family takes a photo near the rose garden at Applewood Estate in Flint, Michigan.

The Explore Flint & Genesee blog features local attractions, restaurants, and weekly things to do in and around the county. Here you'll be able to learn more about our area to help you plan your next trip or discover your next favorite attraction or restaurant in Flint & Genesee!

Enjoying Soup in Flint & Genesee

Enjoying Soup in Flint & Genesee The winds can blow very cold during the blustery winter months and keeping warm can be a challenge no matter how many layers you wear. Sometimes you just need some hot, hearty soup to keep the cold at bay. Luckily there are a lot of fantastic options to not only…

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Dry January Options in Flint & Genesee

The start of a new year offers many opportunities, one of those being the ability to reassess one’s health and wellbeing. As people start to think about new workout regimens, cleanses, and ways to de-stress and de-clutter their lives, another way people are starting the new year is with Dry January…

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Play and Escape in Flint & Genesee

With winter here the question often becomes, “What’s there to do inside?” If you need to get out of the house to do something a little different and are looking to challenge your brain as well as get some excitement, then Flint & Genesee has just what you’re looking for. If you’re in the mood for…

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Enjoying a Great Meal in Linden

Part of the fun of living in a place like Flint & Genesee is exploring the many places you have never eaten. There are dozens of wonderful restaurants to try in the county and if you have a sense of adventure, you can make plans for a very delicious foodie staycation. Linden is a beautiful city in…

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Spending New Year’s Eve in Flint & Genesee

It’s hard to believe that as the holiday season gets in full swing it’s also time to start making New Year’s Eve plans. Luckily, there are a lot of options in Flint & Genesee to stay local and celebrate the changing of the year. If you are in the mood to rock, you can get tickets for The Machine…

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Come Geocaching in Flint & Genesee

Seeing the term ‘geocaching’ may make you scratch your head a little if you aren’t familiar with the term. The best way to think of it is a treasure hunt. Participants in geocaching use a GPS (global positioning system) receiver to navigate to areas where something has been buried in a container…

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Dining and Fun in Downtown Flint

With so many great dining, shopping, and entertainment options in Flint & Genesee it’s easy to shop and dine in downtown Flint. With the winter holidays here, now is a better time than ever to spend the day, or an evening, downtown and to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. Downtown Flint is…

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Having a Small Town Christmas in Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee is lucky to have two premiere large-scale holiday events during December. Christmas Holiday Magic at Crossroads has become a tradition in families across the county and the Flint Cultural Center’s Holiday Walk is an event not to be missed for its scale and how much can be done that…

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Getting in the Holiday Mood in Flint & Genesee

With December approaching, it’s time to let yourself dream of the warmth of a cozy fire, a hot drink, and the twinkling of lights. With the winter holidays on their way, it’s a perfect time to get into the spirit of things with some local entertainment. The holiday season kicks off in earnest on…

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Five Holiday Hot Spots to Get Your Holiday Cheer

For some it’s the sound of a familiar holiday song, for others, it’s catching a favorite advertisement that gets you sentimental about the season. But for others, it’s the food and drink distinctive of this time of year that puts them in the mood for celebration. Whether you are taking in the Flint…

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