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Flint is a city of about 80,000 people on the Flint River in mid-Michigan, about an hour north of Detroit. Nicknamed the Vehicle City, it was a carriage-making center that became the birthplace of General Motors in 1908, and the 1936-37 Sit-Down Strike here helped shape the American labor movement.
The Flint Cultural Center gathers several of the city's best attractions on one campus, including the Flint Institute of Arts, the Sloan Museum of Discovery, Longway Planetarium and the Whiting auditorium. Nearby, Applewood Estate preserves the home and gardens of industrialist Charles Stewart Mott, and the Durant-Dort Carriage Company Office is honored as the place where GM began.
Downtown's brick-paved Saginaw Street, framed by Vehicle City arches, has restaurants, cafes and the busy Flint Farmers' Market. Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, the Flint River Trail and For-Mar Nature Preserve add family outings, while Frankenmuth and Detroit make easy day trips.
One of the largest art museums in Michigan, with European paintings, American art, decorative arts, a fine glass collection and changing exhibitions in the Flint Cultural Center. There is also a cafe and art school on site. Allow two hours, and check for free admission days before visiting.
A family museum in the Flint Cultural Center with interactive science exhibits, local history galleries on the auto industry and Flint's people, and changing traveling shows. It is very hands-on and great for children. Combine it with the planetarium next door for a full day.
A gallery of classic cars celebrating Flint's role as the hometown of Buick and General Motors, with vintage Buicks, concept cars and other locally built vehicles alongside a research center for car history. It is run with the Sloan Museum, so check its separate opening hours.
Michigan's largest planetarium, on the Flint Cultural Center campus, with a big dome for star shows, space films and laser shows set to music. It is a fun indoor stop on a cold or rainy day. Show times vary, so buy tickets ahead and arrive a little early for good seats.
A re-created 19th-century village of historic buildings, shops and craftspeople, with rides on the steam-powered Huckleberry Railroad and a paddlewheel boat on Mott Lake. It opens seasonally, with special Halloween and Christmas events. The holiday light display is a local favorite.
The former country home of industrialist Charles Stewart Mott, built in 1916, with the family house, a barn and lovely heirloom apple orchards and gardens. The grounds open to the public on select days for tours and seasonal events. Check the calendar, as it is not open every day.
A modest brick office building that served as headquarters of the carriage firm run by William Durant and J. Dallas Dort, now a National Historic Landmark known as the birthplace of General Motors. It sits in the Carriage Town district. Tours are offered occasionally; the exterior is worth a look anytime.
Flint's revived main street, paved in red brick and crossed by the illuminated Vehicle City arches, lined with restaurants, coffee shops, bars and the restored Capitol Theatre. It is lively on weekend evenings and during summer festivals. Park in a city ramp and explore on foot.
A busy indoor market downtown with produce stalls, bakeries, butchers, cheese shops and food vendors serving lunch, plus outdoor farm stands in season. It is a friendly place to eat and shop local. It opens a few days a week, so check the hours and come in the morning for the best selection.
A paved trail that follows the Flint River through downtown, the university campus and green parks, connecting to longer routes toward Genesee County's lakes. It is good for walking, running and cycling. Start near the University of Michigan-Flint campus for the most scenic stretch.
A historic city park on Flint's east side with old trees, open lawns, a pavilion, playground and the Flint River running along one edge. Volunteers host gardening projects and community events here. It is a good spot for a picnic or a quiet walk on a summer afternoon.
A nature preserve on the edge of Flint with several miles of trails through woods, meadows and wetlands, an arboretum of labeled trees and a visitor center with wildlife exhibits. It is free and lovely in fall color season. In winter, the trails are used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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