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!

Discover Black-owned Businesses in Flint & Genesee

August is National Black Business Month. A month dedicated to recognizing Black business owners across the country. The month was founded in 2004 by Historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. to highlight and uplift Black-owned business. According to Census data, 20.3…

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Tattoo Culture Breeds the Tattoo City – Tattoo Convention in Flint

Guest blog post by Travis Crossley When people think of Flint, many think first of General Motors, not about tattoos. However, what’s interesting to know is tattooing is the fastest-growing industry on the planet and Flint is home to more tattoo artists per capita than any other city in the nation…

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