Genesee
County Parks
Michigan, National & State Forests,
Parks, Campgrounds,
...
Flint
Farmers Market
Everything that is
inside during the summer, is just the same during thewinter.
You can still find the same fine quality, and you can't beat the
prices. Come, meet yourfriends, and enjoy the Market on a
Winter Saturday.
While you're there, check out the Saturday atmosphere of the
Market and do a little shopping. No place in town like it!
www.flintfarmersmarket.com
Flint Cultural Center
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DISCOVER
MUSIC, ART, HISTORY, SCIENCE, DANCE, THEATER & MUCH
MORE!
The Flint Cultural Center offers an
exciting and enriching array of exhibits, performances,
festivals and events. The Center is located in a beautiful
30-acre campus-like setting and is truly Mid-Michigan's
premier cultural attraction. |
Flint Children's Museum
1602 W. Third Ave., Flint
810-767-5437
Hands-on museum for children 3-10 years old. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.
Sun. 12N-5pm.
http://www.flintchildrensmuseum.org/
Flint Children's Museum
1602 West
Third Avenue, Flint, MI 48504, 810-767-5437,
A "please touch" museum that offers a fun way to learn about
the world through hands-on experiences and programs for
children three to ten years old.
Mott Hashburger Children's Farm
G-6140 Bray Road,
Flint, MI 48507, 810-760-1795, The whole
family will enjoy this real working farm that has many farm and
non-farm animals and offers self guided tours, hay rides,
demonstrations, antique tractors and farm equipment, landscaped
flower gardens, and special events throughout the year. Animal
feed is available for purchase
Historic Homes & Buildings
Whaley Historical House
(circa 1859)
624 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48503,
810-235-6841, The Victorian period of the late
1800's is perfectly preserved at this historic house that is
filled with family heirlooms from prominent figures in
Flint’s automotive history and features fine stained glass
windows throughout the house, as well as unique
architectural details.
Historic Sites & Monuments
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad 6140 Bray
Road, Flint, MI 48505, 810-736-7100,
800-648-7275, Genesee County's fascinating history
comes to life in the restored, working community of this
historic village where demonstrations of skills such as
blacksmithing, sinning, fancywork, wood stove cooking, and
broom making will help you step into the past of a bygone
era. Wander through 34 historic buildings and shops
including Michigan's oldest operating gritsmill, a
picturesque cider mill, and an authentic blacksmith shop
while at this village.
Libraries & Research Centers
Flint Public Library
1026 East Kearsley Street,
Flint, MI 48502, 810-232-7111, Founded in
1851, this public library hold one of the largest
collections in Michigan that chronicles the history of the
area from pioneer days through the boom times of the auto
industry to the present. The library is also home to the
second largest open stack genealogical collection in
Michigan and they are a Federal Depository Library for
government documents.
Kettering Alumni Collection of Industrial History
1700 West Third Avenue, Flint, MI 48504, Located at
Kettering University, 810-762-9890,
Established in 1974, this unique collection of William Crapo
Durant, the founder of General Motors, focuses on the people
who created and shaped American industry. You may browse
through this collection of economic, industrial, and
business history which is the largest collection of
automotive papers in the nation.
Museums & Galleries
Alfred P. Sloan Museum
1221 East Kearsley Street,
Flint, MI 48503, 810-237-3450, The dramatic
history of the birth of General Motors from the early 20th
century to the present is the focus of this museum. The museum
features over 600 artifacts and photographs including rare
antique automobiles, colorful neon signs, original film footage,
period clothing, and household furnishings.
Buckham Fine Arts Project
134 1/2
West Second Street, Flint, MI 48502, 810-239-6334,
This gallery is an exhibition and performance space for
contemporary, visual, performance, and literary arts and
many art events are held here throughout the year.
Buick Gallery and Research Center
303 Walnut Street,
Flint, MI 48503, 810-760-1415, The largest
collection of vintage Buicks, automotive memorabilia, and
research archives in the nation is housed at this unique
museum where visitors can also enjoy the 1940s soda fountain
of Mackenzie's Drug Store or take a seat in the museum's
climb-on car, a 1917 Buick Touring.
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 East Kearsley Street,
Flint, MI 48503, 810-234-1695, One of
Michigan's finest museums, this museum was founded in 1928
and features a collection of over 6,500 extraordinary
objects which represent a diversity of cultures ranging from
ancient Rome and Asia to contemporary America and Europe.
Science & Technology
Longway Planetarium
1310 East Kearsley Street,
Flint, MI 48503, 810-237-3400, The largest
planetarium in Michigan, this planetarium features 285 seats
under an impressive 60 foot dome, as well as popular
hands-on science activities which allow families to have fun
while learning about science. Laser light shows are also
presented periodically featuring both rock music and family
oriented music.
Tours & Cruises
Genesee Belle, The
5161 Branch Road, Flint, MI
48504, Departs from Stepping Stone Falls, 810-736-7100,
800-648-7275, A variety of cruises are
offered aboard this beautiful riverboat throughout the
summer including scenic 45 minute cruises on Mott Lake,
lunch cruises on Wednesdays, and weekend dinner cruises.
Wedding and other special event cruises are also available
by reservation.
ENTERTAINMENT
& EVENTS
Concerts & Performances
Flint Symphony Orchestra
1244 East Kearsley
Street, Flint, MI 48503, Located on the Flint Cultural
Center Campus, Led by world-renowned music director
and conductor, Enrique Diemecke, this orchestra
showcases exciting and moving renditions of music by the
world's greatest composers. The orchestra performs six
classical concerts each season, as well as family
concerts, summer parks concerts, and an annual pops
performance., 810-237-7333,
888-8CENTER
Plays & Productions
Bower Theater
1220 East Kearsley
Street, Flint, MI 48503, Located on the Flint Cultural
Center Campus, Home of the award-winning Flint Youth
Theatre, this fully equipped, proscenium style
auditorium and theater hosts all types of events
throughout the year including theatrical productions,
concerts, dance recitals, lectures, demonstrations, and
meetings., 810-760-1872
University of Michigan Theatre & Dance
303 East
Kearsey Street, Flint, MI 48502, The Department of
Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan presents
a challenging slate of plays performed by student talent
which are designed and directed by a professional staff
in a beautiful 400 seat theatre., 810-762-3450
Buckham Alley Theater
512 Buckham Alley, Flint,
MI 48502, "Flint's Original Alternative Theatre,"
this intimate, 84 seat theater presents a wide range of
live plays, traditional theatrical productions,
hilarious improv performances, and children's
productions throughout the year., 810-239-4477
Flint Youth Theater
1220 East Kearsley Street,
Flint, MI 48503, Experience the unique joys of
discovery and self expression through the performing
arts of this youth theater group that presents the
Signature Series and Squiggle Wiggle Series at the Bower
Theater and the Once Upon a Time Series at the Whiting
Auditorium., 810-237-7333
Flint City Theatre
City theatre that presents
an exciting yearly season of plays.,
810-341-6912
Sporting Events
Flint Generals Pro Hockey
3501
Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503, The 1996 and 2000
United Hockey League playoff champions, this hockey club
plays a 40 game regular season from October to April at
the IMA Sports Arena, as well as playoff games in April
and May., 810-742-9422
