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 Folk and Jazz in Flint & Genesee
Enjoy a folk and jazz staycation in Flint & Genesee, where you have multiple opportunities to hear live music in an intimate space.
Explore MoreExplore 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.
Explore MoreExplore 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.
Explore MoreExplore the Great Outdoors
Explore the great outdoors in Flint & Genesee County with this two day trip itinerary full of scenic suggestions.
Explore MoreExplore the Flint & Genesee Craft Beverage Scene
Take a tour of Flint & Genesee’s craft beverage offerings on your next visit to the area.
Explore MoreExplore 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.
Explore MoreExplore 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?
Explore MoreUpcoming Events

American Realism: Visions of America 1900-1950
Drawn from the collections of the Flint Institute of Arts, Muskegon Museum of Art, and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, American Realism highlights paintings, works on paper, and sculpture from the 1900–1950 that capture the...

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...

Glassblowing Demonstrations
Join the Flint Institute of Arts in the Art School Hot Shop every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. The Art School’s interior courtyard has been enclosed, creating a classroom...

On Press: Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century
Despite women taking an active role in the American art scene since the mid-1830s, they still faced many challenges in a male dominated field by the turn of the century. By the early 1900s, the prospect of formal training and...

Ooky Spooky Light Show
Halloween Favorite, Ooky Spooky Light Show returns! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7 p.m. through Halloween A fall favorite! Enjoy popular Halloween songs like "The Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" as...

Rain on Fire
World Premiere Play By Karen Saari Directed by Ted Schneider Starring Mark Gmazel, Jazmine Kuyayki Broe, Kevin O’Callaghan, Bello Paolo Pizzimenti, Sarah Price, Karen Sheridan Scenic Design by Shane Cinal Costume Design by Shelby...

Real Bodies The Exhibition
You’ll never see your body the same way again! REAL BODIES uses real human specimens that have been respectfully preserved to explore the complex inner workings of the human form in a refreshing and thought-provoking style. System...

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...

Space Academy - "Planets"
Space Academy covers the fundamentals of astronomy in an interactive 45 minute presentation. Recommended for kids at a 3rd Grade comprehension or older. Space Academy: Stars explores the life, birth, and death of stars including...

Thinking Hurts Too Much
Thinking Hurts Too Much is a slowly scrolling video that incorporates found and manipulated internet footage, creating a panoramic collage of gyrating, pulsing, and writhing characters to expose America’s—and the world’s—desire...