Trip Ideas

Spend a day or two exploring Flint and Genesee County, Michigan. Whether you're looking to make memories as a family, explorer or historian, we have a suggested itinerary for you! Pick your path and book your stay below.

Explore Flint & Genesee

Explore Fun with Kids

Flint & Genesee is home to plenty of places to entertain the whole family. From discovery museums to indoor and outdoor play, kids can definitely have some fun in Flint & Genesee.

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Explore Flint & Genesee’s Haunted Past

Flint & Genesee might be known for a lot of things, but did you know it has a haunted history perfect for any paranormal lover?

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Explore the Great Outdoors

Explore the great outdoors in Flint & Genesee County with this two day trip itinerary full of scenic suggestions.

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Explore Flint & Genesee History

Flint has a deep-rooted history in the automotive industry. The birthplace of General Motors, there is a reason Flint is referred to as the Vehicle City. That history is what built Flint into what it is today.

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Explore the Flint & Genesee Craft Beverage Scene

Take a tour of Flint & Genesee’s craft beverage offerings on your next visit to the area.

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Upcoming Events

 

Breaking the Mold: European Cast Glass

Breaking the Mold: European Cast Glass

The process of glass casting has a long, complex history. Although this technique dates back to ancient Egypt and Rome, contemporary artists continue to push its boundaries and create innovative artworks. Unlike blown glass that...

Expressions: Works on Paper by African American Artists

Expressions: Works on Paper by African American Artists

Artists frequently draw on their own experiences to create unique works of art, incorporating personal themes such as identity and memory, as well as aspects of the universal human experience. Through styles that range from...

Secrets of the Universe

Secrets of the Universe

In Secrets of the Universe , show-goers are taken back to within a millionth of a second after the Big Bang. Award-winning IMAX documentary filmmaker Stephen Low takes audiences on an exciting science journey to Geneva,...

Sentences

Sentences

Sentences is a captivating, hypnotic meditation on the poetics of space and language. In 2019 multidisciplinary artist Sara Magenheimer released Beige Pursuit , a collection of writings that included a poem titled Sentences —which...

Skies Over Michigan - Live

Skies Over Michigan - Live

Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets...

The Art of Refreshment

The Art of Refreshment

From an afternoon tea to a cocktail party, events that center around eating and drinking have been a fundamental part of life across the world and throughout history. The objects used to present and serve food and liquids can be...

The Queen Light Show: From Mercury With Love

The Queen Light Show: From Mercury With Love

Planetarium breathes new life into the wildly popular classic rock light show format with an original production set to the music of Queen. Now available for purchase by planetariums, this crowd-pleasing show allows audiences to...

Ways of Seeing: The Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama

Ways of Seeing: The Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama

The Paul R. Jones Collection of American Art at The University of Alabama includes one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of 20th century African American art in the world, amassed over decades by Paul Raymond...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge...

Dirt: A Tribute to Alice in Chains

Dirt: A Tribute to Alice in Chains

Dirt: A Tribute to Alice in Chains; Lou Fighters: A Tribute to Foo Fighters; Failing Starts: A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins Must be 18 or older to attend