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!

Great Breakfasts in Flint & Genesee

There’s something about breakfast that makes the world seem right. No matter what’s happening, a good breakfast can put a rainbow over it. Flint & Genesee is home to many restaurants that offer excellent breakfasts, but if you want the rainbow, you must look a little harder to find that amazing…

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Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador in Flint & Genesee

Living in an area, you may start to feel as if you know everything – where to go, what to eat, and what to do – but are often missing out on more than you can imagine. One of the exciting programs that is offered by Explore Flint & Genesee, the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the Certified…

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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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Flint & Genesee is the Home of Outdoor Excitement

For the more adventurous, the warmer months are full of activity and the great thing about Flint & Genesee is you don’t have to leave our area for the things you love to do. If you are looking for adventure, look no further. The Flint & Genesee region sports many waterways, lakes, rivers, and…

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Cool Down with Ice Cream in Flint & Genesee

By the time late spring has hit the weather is already in full summer swing and there’s nothing that can keep the heat at bay like ice cream. Luckily, there are plenty of independent ice cream stores and parlors in Flint & Genesee that offer plain old vanilla ice cream or something a little more…

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Making It Your Way in Flint & Genesee

The Do-It-Yourself ethos can often give things more meaning and leave a strong impression, not just on someone else, but on yourself as well. As is often said, it’s the journey, not the destination, and the journey to doing it yourself starts in Flint & Genesee. For those looking to really get…

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Finding Our History In Flint & Genesee

The Flint & Genesee region has a deep and rich history. Most of us are at least casually familiar with the history of Flint as one of the birthplaces of the automobile and the people that built that legacy but there is much more to the story of this area than that. History is all around us and there…

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The Start of Your Adventure is in Flint & Genesee

The Start of Your Adventure Is In Flint & Genesee As the warmer weather hits, the need to get outside and get active takes hold. Luckily Flint & Genesee has many options to give you that adrenaline rush. If you are interested in something to get you moving, then bowling may be the best way to get…

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