Attractions
MotorCities National Heritage Area
Auto City Speedway
10205 N. Saginaw RoadClio, MI 48420 [Map]
(810) 686-9500
"Where the thunder rolls" at one of the Midwest's most exciting speedways. Enjoy one of America's most exciting spectator sports. Check frequently for specials!
Buick Gallery & Research Center
303 Walnut StreetFlint, MI 48503 [Map]
(810) 237-3440
Newest component of Sloan Museum, housing the world's largest collection of vintage Buicks, automotive memorabilia and research archives.
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
6140 Bray RoadFlint, MI 48505 [Map]
(810) 736-7100
(800) 648-PARK [tollfree]
Genesee County’s fascinating history comes to life in the restored, working community of Crossroads Village. Wander through 35 historic buildings and shops including Michigan’s oldest operating gristmill, a cider mill, General Store, an old-time Barber Shop, and an authentic blacksmith shop. Enjoy live demonstrations of spinning, blacksmithing, and broom making. Kids will enjoy the Toy Barn with its collection of vintage toys. Take a 40-minute trip on Michigan's only authentic narrow-gauge rail line from the 1900s, the Huckleberry Railroad, or cruise aboard the beautiful Genesee Belle, a genuine paddle wheel riverboat. You will also enjoy live entertainment on the stage of the Victorian Colwell Opera House.
Flint Cultural Center
The Kearsley Street Campus of the Flint Cultural Center includes: Alfred P. Sloan Museum, Bower Theater, Buick Gallery & Research Center, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Flint Youth Theater, Longway Planetarium, and The Whiting. For additional information, please refer to the individual links below.Kettering Collection Of Industrial History
1700 W. Third Ave.Flint, MI 48504 [Map]
(810) 762-9500
(800) 955-4464 [tollfree]
A premier engineering school with a world renowned automotive archive - Kettering University is the site of the largest collection of automotive papers-the Scharchburg Archives. Richard P. Scharchburg was instrumental in the establishment of The Kettering/GMI Alumni Foundation Collection of Industrial History in 1974. When he died in 2000, the collection was renamed in his honor. Scharchburg dedicated his life's work to automotive history.
Whaley Historical House Museum
624 E. Kearsley Street.Flint, MI 48503 [Map]
(810) 471-4714
The Whaley Historical House Museum was home to the Whaley family from 1885 to 1925. This restored Queen Anne home tells the story of the Whaley family and their contributions to Flint and its community during the Victorian period. Tours available.