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!

Genesee Towers Implosion Date, Time Set

(FLINT, Mich. – Nov. 25, 213) Uptown Reinvestment Corporation (URC) announced today that the demolition of Genesee Towers, Flint’s tallest building, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 22 at 10:00 a.m. The 19-story building will be blasted using an implosion process designed to allow the…

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Complete the 2013 Chamber Member Survey Today!

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce wants to help your business succeed, but to do that we need your input. The Chamber Member Survey provides an opportunity for you to give us your perspective and helps us provide value for our membership. Take time today to let us know how we can serve you…

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Community Champion Program Goes Digital

Every group, large or small that comes to Flint & Genesee County boosts the local economy. The Community Champion Program of the Flint & Genesee Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is designed to increase the economic impact of tourism and generate more local overnight hotel stays. To encourage…

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Multi-Chambers Host Cosmic Glow Bowling

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce along with the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce, Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, the Flushing Area Chamber of Commerce and the Burton Chamber of Commerce will host a holiday kickoff Cosmic Glow Bowling event on Wednesday, November 20 at B’s Bowling from…

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Whaley Hosts World’s Greatest Office Party

Whaley Children’s Center will host the 29 th Annual World’s Greatest Office Party on Thursday, December 5 at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The “Laissez le Bon temps rouler” party features New Orleans French Quarter-themed fun and festivities to benefit the Whaley…

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FGCC in the News

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