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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!

Celebrate Pride in Flint & Genesee

June is an important month for the LGBTQ+ community. It was when the Stonewall Uprising occurred in New York City, inspiring the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. On the first anniversary of this historic event, gay activists in New York organized the Christopher Street Liberation March as part of the…

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Making It Your Way in Flint & Genesee

The Do-It-Yourself ethos can often give things more meaning and leave a strong impression, not just on someone else, but on yourself as well. As is often said, it’s the journey, not the destination, and the journey to doing it yourself starts in Flint & Genesee. For those looking to really get…

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Finding Our History In Flint & Genesee

The Flint & Genesee region has a deep and rich history. Most of us are at least casually familiar with the history of Flint as one of the birthplaces of the automobile and the people that built that legacy but there is much more to the story of this area than that. History is all around us and there…

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Summer is Festival Season in Flint & Genesee

As the birthplace of General Motors, Flint & Genesee knows cars. So, it is no surprise that one of our largest annual events is an epic week-long classic car show called Back to the Bricks (Aug. 14-19). But Flint & Genesee isn’t just a one-horse (power) show – residents and visitors can choose…

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The Start of Your Adventure is in Flint & Genesee

The Start of Your Adventure Is In Flint & Genesee As the warmer weather hits, the need to get outside and get active takes hold. Luckily Flint & Genesee has many options to give you that adrenaline rush. If you are interested in something to get you moving, then bowling may be the best way to get…

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Dine Al Fresco in Flint & Genesee

Borrowed from the Italian phrase for “in the cool/fresh air,” al fresco dining became increasingly popular in the last few years as an alternative way to dine while maintaining social distancing practices. Since 2020, throughout the county outdoor dining options have gained traction with places with…

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Create Your Own Bar Crawl in Downtown Flint

With warmer weather coming the idea of a bar crawl becomes more inviting. With several bars and pubs in Flint & Genesee, it’s a great time to gather friends together and head out for a drink. There are many options in the county, but with so many in close proximity downtown Flint, it makes for an…

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