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 in the Sun with Kids

There are many warm weather opportunities for families in Flint & Genesee. Head to a park, hit the water, visit an amazing museums, or take in a drive-in movie. Here are some ideas on fun ways to explore Flint & Genesee. 

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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 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 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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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 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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Upcoming Events

 

Beyond Dreams: Surrealism and Its Manifestations

Beyond Dreams: Surrealism and Its Manifestations

Featuring artworks by Surrealist artists such as Salvador Dalí, Joan Miro, and Leonora Carrington, as well as contemporary artists like Kenny Scharf, Sergei Isupov, and Peter Milton— Beyond Dreams: Surrealism and Its...

Cultural Astronomy

Cultural Astronomy

Join Longway Planetarium every second Friday of the month to discuss different cultures and how they interpret the sun, stars, and other celestial objects.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Dark Side: The Light Show

Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Please note: This show...

Drawn to Collect: Selections from the Farrell-Herrick Collection of Drawings

Drawn to Collect: Selections from the Farrell-Herrick Collection of Drawings

This exhibition highlights selections from Detroit-based collectors Michael Farrell and Marc Herrick. Collecting together for 20 years, and individually before then, the two have amassed an ever-growing assemblage of artworks...

Glass on Paper: Vitreograph Prints

Glass on Paper: Vitreograph Prints

In 1974, during a university seminar devoted to cold-working glass techniques, American Studio Glass pioneer Harvey Littleton developed a new process for printing that he called vitreography. Unlike traditional printing methods...

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,...

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,...

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...

Smile Empty Soul - 20th Anniversary Tour

Smile Empty Soul - 20th Anniversary Tour

Smile Empty Soul - 20th Anniversary Tour - playing most of the 2003 debut album. With Special Guest The Nocturnal Affair. 18 And Over.

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...