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Flint Children's Museum 1602 West Third Avenue, Flint, MI 48504, 810-767-5437, Flint Children's Museum exists to inspire discovery, learning and imagination through exploration and hands-on play. Their museum serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community network devoted to their children's development and learning. The museum features over 40 hands-on educational exhibits where one may shop for groceries at Smart Mart, make a pizza at Frac-tions Pizza Parlor, dress up and perform at Center Stage, and much more. The perfect location for birthday parties, field trips, playgroups, and family outings. more...  |
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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. |
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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.  |
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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. more...  |
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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. more...  |
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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.
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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. more...  |
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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.  |
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Buick Gallery and Research Center 303 Walnut Street, Flint, MI 48503, 810-237-3440, 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. more...  |
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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.  |
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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.
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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. more...  |
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