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!

Celebrating 810 Day in Flint & Genesee

It’s time to celebrate Flint & Genesee. 810 Day was created as a day for celebrating the region and the things that make it so beloved. 810 signifies the area code of Flint and the surrounding communities but it has been embraced as a day of love for the city and its culture and community…

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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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