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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!

Getting Everyone Together in Flint & Genesee

With its many attractions, wonderful dining, and lovely cities and towns, the Flint & Genesee region is the perfect place to hold an event or gathering, large or small. The area is a hub for transportation with the option to drive, fly, or take a plane and easily reach anywhere in the county. Add to…

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Explore Flint & Genesee Farmers’ Markets

Local farmers’ markets are a staple in many midwestern cities and towns. Throughout Michigan, there are plenty of seasonal and year-long farmers’ markets from Detroit’s Eastern Market to small farm stands. In Flint & Genesee, local cities host seasonal farmers’ markets and there are a few year-round…

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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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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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