Explore Flint
Discover our home. Discover Flint.
Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Flint and Genesee County offer a welcoming destination for travelers, visitors, and residents alike. With a variety of parks, beaches, museums, and entertainment venues, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re planning an evening out or a weekend getaway, Flint & Genesee will delight, entertain, and surprise you.
Downtown Flint boasts a dynamic community with a distinct energy and character. Renowned as a cultural hub in mid-Michigan, it also serves as a center of education. Our community prides itself on its rich history and reputation for attracting and nurturing “doers” — resilient individuals who take initiative and strive to make a positive impact.
We encourage you to explore our neighborhood:
Cultural Attractions:
- Capitol Theatre
- Flint Cultural Center
- Flint Children’s Museum
- Flint Institute of Arts
- Flint Public Library
- Flint Repertory Theatre
- Longway Planetarium
- Sloan Museum
Entertainment and Recreation:
- Flint City Bucks Soccer
- Flint Farmers’ Market
- Flint Firebirds Hockey
- Genesee County Parks
- Hiking, Biking, and Paddle trails
- UM-Flint Recreation
Festivals and Events:
Cultural Attractions
Capitol Theatre
The Capitol building was a marvel and a central landmark in the city, greeting Flint’s expanding population with a diverse array of performances and events. It housed an arcade featuring 11 stores, 50 offices, and a recreational basement complete with bowling alleys and billiard tables.
Capitol Theatre is one of five performing arts venues connected with FIM, including FIM Whiting Auditorium, FIM Elgood and Bower Theatres, and MacArthur Recital Hall at FIM Dort Music Center.
Flint Cultural Center
The Flint Cultural Center is a campus that brings together a range of cultural, scientific, and artistic institutions. The FCC is home to the Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, Sloan Museum, Flint Public Library, Buick Gallery & Research Center, Robert T. Longway Planetarium, The Whiting, and the Bower Theatre. The campus, spanning 33 acres, is primarily owned by the Flint Cultural Center Corporation, though the Flint Public Library owns its own building.
See what makes Flint & Genesee a
fantastic Michigan destination
Visit Explore Flint & Genesee for even more great ideas and places to visit in and around Flint.