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!

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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Shop Local for the Holidays

With Halloween over and the weather turning colder, minds switch to thoughts of winter holidays. Will you brave the cold and crowds of Black Friday? Do you want to jump online for Cyber Monday? Or do you want to take a moment and be more thoughtful this year about what you buy and where you buy it…

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Explore the Theater in Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee has a rich tradition of theater that is still thriving. From large-scale touring productions to smaller, local musicals put on in small venues, it’s clear that theater is alive and well and just waiting to be experienced. Located in a former Flint church, The New McCree Theater has…

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Try Some Great Pizza in Flint & Genesee

Pizza is the perfect food, a canvas for whatever your heart desires and your mind can dream up. When it comes to finding great pizza in Flint & Genesee there are countless options, and these are but a few of many. For great pizza, look no further. Calabria Village is a small market in Linden that…

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Finding Pies for the Holidays in Flint & Genesee

As the holidays near and more time is spent with family and friends, our minds turn to the delicious meals to come. Naturally, the perfect end to any meal is to top things off with a memorable pie that’s been made with care and skill. Luckily in Flint & Genesee, there are a lot of options for pies…

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Spend Thanksgiving on the Mounds in Flint & Genesee

The Mounds ORV Park off of Mt. Morris Road is heaven for those with a love for all things off-road. Whatever you bring, be it an off-road vehicle, a dirt bike, or your UTV there is plenty for you to do on their 370 acres. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to the off-road life you’ll find…

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Keeping Flint & Genesee Creepy

Strangeness and uniqueness go hand in hand, and together they bring that Halloween feeling to every season of the year. Flint & Genesee is full of beautiful towns and cities and thanks to some creative residents, the area has a lot more creepiness and character to make things interesting. Over the…

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Gearing Up for Halloween in Flint & Genesee

This time of year makes it hard to choose which activities are perfect for you, your friends, and your family to do to celebrate the onset of fall and spooky season. There is so much to do that the fear of missing out on something becomes as much an impediment as time, but the good news is that…

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Family Frights in Flint & Genesee

As the weather cools and the leaves start to fall, people’s attention turns to Halloween and all things spooky. For those looking for some creepy, family fun Flint & Genesee has plenty to offer and lots to do. At Flushing Farms, the family can enjoy several hours of fall fun. The farm features…

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Explore the Paranormal in Flint & Genesee

History is alive in Flint & Genesee, and with it are the stories of the past and those who lived through it. For those who need a good shiver come fall, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the haunted side of things and maybe have an experience of your own. If you are interested in learning…

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