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!

Listen to Live Music at Flint & Genesee’s Machine Shop

In between Grand Blanc and downtown Flint is a music venue that’s become beloved throughout the music industry. This venue has managed over all its years to remain a thriving independent that hosts concerts that can rival the excitement of an arena show. From outlaw country music to comedy shows…

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Dining and Fun in Downtown Flint

With so many great dining, shopping, and entertainment options in Flint & Genesee it’s easy to shop and dine in downtown Flint. With the winter holidays here, now is a better time than ever to spend the day, or an evening, downtown and to enjoy the city and all it has to offer. Downtown Flint is…

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Having a Small Town Christmas in Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee is lucky to have two premiere large-scale holiday events during December. Christmas Holiday Magic at Crossroads has become a tradition in families across the county and the Flint Cultural Center’s Holiday Walk is an event not to be missed for its scale and how much can be done that…

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Shop Local for the Holidays

With Halloween over and the weather turning colder, minds switch to thoughts of winter holidays. Will you brave the cold and crowds of Black Friday? Do you want to jump online for Cyber Monday? Or do you want to take a moment and be more thoughtful this year about what you buy and where you buy it…

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Keeping Flint & Genesee Creepy

Strangeness and uniqueness go hand in hand, and together they bring that Halloween feeling to every season of the year. Flint & Genesee is full of beautiful towns and cities and thanks to some creative residents, the area has a lot more creepiness and character to make things interesting. Over the…

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Gearing Up for Halloween in Flint & Genesee

This time of year makes it hard to choose which activities are perfect for you, your friends, and your family to do to celebrate the onset of fall and spooky season. There is so much to do that the fear of missing out on something becomes as much an impediment as time, but the good news is that…

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Explore the Paranormal in Flint & Genesee

History is alive in Flint & Genesee, and with it are the stories of the past and those who lived through it. For those who need a good shiver come fall, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the haunted side of things and maybe have an experience of your own. If you are interested in learning…

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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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A Home for Indie Music and Events in Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee has been the home of many event spaces that have hosted legendary performances over the years. From large to small, this area has seen a little of everything. Tucked in between all the larger scale venues like the old IMA Sports Arena (now Dort Financial Event Center) and Kettering…

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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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