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!

Find a Fright in Flint & Genesee

With the first of October coming up next week, people are starting to get excited for “spooky season.” From Halloween movies to costume parties, many activities are coming up to get people in the holiday spirit. Another way to get into the spirit is by hitting up a haunted attraction like a haunted…

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8 Places to Find Pumpkins in Flint & Genesee

We’re getting into fall and now is a great time to start planning your fall décor and pumpkin carving fun. Luckily, Flint & Genesee is filled with orchards, farms and pumpkin patches with plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Support a local farmer this year and check out these eight places you can buy…

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Flint & Genesee

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It is marked by the anniversary of independence of five Hispanic countries on September 15 including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, who all declared independence in 1821. The month also…

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5 Restaurants with Great Dessert Options

Flint & Genesee has a ton of great places to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. But what if your favorite part of a meal is dessert? Within the county, there are plenty of places that serve delicious house-made desserts. This is great news since according to the Global Indulgence Study 64 percent of…

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