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!

5 Places to Get Local Produce

Flint and Genesee County has a vibrant agriculture industry with many local farmers growing fruits and vegetables during the warm seasons in their fields and during the wintertime in greenhouses and hoop houses. Access to fresh, local produce is never far. Here are five places you can shop: Rich’s…

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See What's Playing at the US 23 Digital Drive-In

There are few traditions as wholly American as the drive-in theater. Luckily, Flint & Genesee has one of the few remaining in the state. Families have come out to the U.S. 23 Drive-In for decades to watch movies either from the comfort of their cars or under the stars and that tradition will…

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Come Enjoy the Waters of Flint & Genesee

With warmer weather, the draw to the water is irresistible. Flint & Genesee is home to many beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams and can cater to almost any fun you have in mind. There are more water options than there is time, and these are only some of the options available. One of the larger…

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Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador in Flint & Genesee

Living in an area, you may start to feel as if you know everything – where to go, what to eat, and what to do – but are often missing out on more than you can imagine. One of the exciting programs that is offered by Explore Flint & Genesee, the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the Certified…

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Explore the downtown Flint Art Walk in Flint & Genesee

For nearly twenty years, Flint has been home to a monthly event that happens on the second Friday and draws people to the heart of the city. And the warmer the weather, the bigger the crowds. The Flint Artwalk shows the vibrancy of not just the city but of its artists as well and has long been a…

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Ideas For Those Rainy Days in Flint & Genesee

With warm weather comes the need to find things to do for the kids in our lives. But that gets complicated when the rain comes. With that in mind, it’s always a good idea to have a plan in place for what to do when inclement weather does hit so that you aren’t stuck in the house. While it’s easy to…

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Celebrate Fourth of July in Flint & Genesee

With the Fourth of July approaching, many people in Flint & Genesee are planning ways to celebrate the holiday. From boat days to barbeques, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in the area. Here are some events you can attend to celebrate the Fourth of July. 2023 Fenton Freedom…

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Serving Art and Culture in Flint & Genesee

For decades the Flint Cultural Center has been a destination in Flint & Genesee. It has served as an anchor to arts and culture for the community and has evolved to meet the needs of the present as well as the future. With so many updates happening over the last few years, now is a great time to…

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Flint & Genesee is the Home of Outdoor Excitement

For the more adventurous, the warmer months are full of activity and the great thing about Flint & Genesee is you don’t have to leave our area for the things you love to do. If you are looking for adventure, look no further. The Flint & Genesee region sports many waterways, lakes, rivers, and…

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Cool Down with Ice Cream in Flint & Genesee

By the time late spring has hit the weather is already in full summer swing and there’s nothing that can keep the heat at bay like ice cream. Luckily, there are plenty of independent ice cream stores and parlors in Flint & Genesee that offer plain old vanilla ice cream or something a little more…

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