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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!

Summer is Festival Season in Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee is home to many great festivals and events and the summer is full of fun for the whole family. Whether you are looking for food, music, art, or something to get the heart racing, there’s something for everyone right in the heart of Michigan. Check out this sampling of local community…

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Enjoy Barbecue in Flint & Flint Township

When it comes to barbecue, everyone has their own preference. Do you prefer your barbecue heavily sauced or dry rubbed? Do you like a certain region’s style of barbecue? Do you prefer pork to beef or maybe chicken? There are so many varieties of the beloved summer staple that sometimes the hardest…

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Enjoy the Rodeo and Country Fun in Flint & Genesee

If you have a love for all things rodeo, then Flint & Genesee is the place to be this summer. With two rodeos coming to the Genesee County area, you’ll have plenty to keep you busy. You can even take the experience beyond the rodeo with opportunities to learn to ride horses, learn about farming, and…

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May Festivals and Fun in Flint & Genesee

With spring in full swing and summer slowly approaching, it means that festival season is upon us. There are many options to stay busy during the latter half of May, and you can do so in Flint & Genesee. Covenant Hills welcomes the return of Lumberjack Days May 17-18. There are several Lumberjack…

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Discovering Sweet and Salty Treats in Flint & Genesee

While everyone may love a good meal, sometimes a snack is where it’s at. Something sweet, something salty, or something perfect for those times when you just need a light bite while relaxing. When it comes to finding snacks in Flint & Genesee, you have a wide range of options and whatever your…

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Dining in Swartz Creek

With a quaint downtown, friendly stores, and a feeling of home, dining in Swartz Creek will remind you of being at your favorite bar or restaurant where you already know everyone there. Whether you are in town to see friends, shopping at one of the stores, or coming out for Hometown Days, you are…

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