Attractions
Sloan Museum
1221 E. Kearsley StreetFlint, MI 48503 [Map]
(810) 237-3450
Flint’s dramatic history as the birthplace of General Motors comes to life at Sloan Museum. The museum’s newest history gallery, "Flint and the American Dream," takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Flint in the 20th century - from the birth of General Motors to the present. The gallery is packed with over 600 artifacts and photographs, including rare antique automobiles, colorful neon signs, period clothing, household furnishings, commercial goods and original film footage from each decade. For the antique car buff, there are more cars in the Pierson Automotive Gallery, which showcases the museum’s own unique collection of vehicles, as well as cars from private collections with a new exhibit each June. The 19th Century Gallery showcases Flint’s early history. Visitors can see a Woodland Indian wigwam and exhibits on fur trading, pioneer life, lumbering and carriage making. The Science Discovery Center features hands-on exhibits, discovery boxes and exciting demonstrations. The Hometown Gallery offers hands-on history experiences. Snacks and soft drinks are available in the Halfway Cafe. The museum store offers a fine selection of gift items and Michigan memorabilia. The Sloan Museum Antique Auto Fair, one of the largest antique auto shows in the Midwest with nearly 1,000 antique, classic, and special interest vehicles, takes place the fourth weekend in June.
Sloan*Longway
1221 E. Kearsley StreetFlint, Michigan 48503 [Map]
(810) 237-3450
Sloan*Longway was created when Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum joined in 2004. Sloan*Longway is comprised of three facilities, namely Buick Automotive Gallery, Longway Planetarium and Sloan Museum. Together, we serve more then sixty-five thousand school children annually, providing bench mark classes in science and history. We also serve another forty thousand walk-in public visitors who come to see history, exhibits, planetarium shows, as well as our automobile collections. Sloan*Longway is fortunate to serve many volunteers and researchers looking for local genealogical and automotive history. We have the privilege of preserving collecting and presenting Genesee counties history.
Art Galleries and Museums
Kettering Collection of Industrial History
1700 W. Third Ave.Flint, MI 48504 [Map]
(810) 762-9500
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.
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Balloon Rides
Balloon Quest Balloon Rides & Mini-Golf
2470 Grange Hall RoadFenton, MI 48430 [Map]
(248) 634-3094
Located in a beautiful countryside setting in the Fenton, Michigan area, and a Ballooning's leader for over 35 years, Capt. Phogg Balloon Rides are scheduled year-round from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting. They offer private, group, traditional, and custom tailored flights, and tethers. Each flight includes all the extras you would expect from a Capt Phogg® Balloon Ride experience, including champagne, flight souvenirs, and certificates. While visiting, find time to enjoy their aviation-themed 18 hole mini-golf course and Ice Cream Cafe.
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
Stepping Stone Falls
5161 Branch RoadFlint, MI 48506 [Map]
(810) 736-7100
(800) 648-PARK [tollfree]
One of the most picturesque spots in Genesee County, a man-made cascade of water over an intricate patchwork of steps and levels. The falls are at the foot of Mott Lake, across from Crossroads Village. A scenic, winding path leads visitors to an overlook of the falls. After dark, underwater lighting creates multicolored patterns on the rushing waters. The falls are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to Midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Fairs and Festivals
Golden Memories Car Show
Flint Cultural Center Campus, 1221 E. Kearsley StreetFlint, MI 48503 [Map]
(810) 237-3450
Come view and enjoy vintage cars on the grounds of the Flint Cultural Center. Vehicles more than 50 years old will be showcased by antique car enthusiats during this one-day event. Authentic and original motorized vehicles dated 1954 and prior are eligible to register for the show.
Farms and Orchards
Wolcott Orchards
3284 W. Coldwater RoadMt. Morris, MI 48458 [Map]
(810) 789-9561
100 years of fall family fun!
Flint Cultural Center
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E. Kearsley StreetFlint, MI 48503 [Map]
(810) 234-1695
Founded over 75 years ago, the Flint Institute of Arts is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting art of the highest quality from around the world. Today, the FIA's collection includes over 7,000 works of art, ranging from important American and European paintings and decorative arts to Native American, African, and Asian artifacts. In addition to installations of the permanent collection, many special exhibitions are scheduled throughout the year. The FIA Art School offers classes for students from ages 2 1/2 to senior citizen, and thousands of adults and children visit the museum and participate in its programs annually.
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General Interest Attractions
Holly Historical Society
306 S. Saginaw StreetHolly, MI 48442 [Map]
(248) 634-9233
The Holly Historical Society Mission Statement: The business of this corporation shall be to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of the Holly area.
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MotorCities National Heritage Area
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.
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Railroad Related
Steam Railroading Institute
405 S. Washington St.Owosso, MI 48867 [Map]
(989) 725-9464
The Steam Railroading Institute is best known for their all-day steam excursions. Every year trips are scheduled and carry thousands of passenger around Michigan behind one of the largest operating steam locomotives in the United States. What are you waiting for? Hop aboard for a trip back in time when life was a little simpler! Summer Hours- Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM- 5 PM Winter Hours- Friday-Sunday 10AM- 4PM
Theater
University of Michigan - Flint Theater
303 E. Kearsley St.Flint, MI 48502 [Map]
(810) 762-3450
The University of Michigan-Flint Theatre, Department of Theatre and Dance presents a challenging slate of plays performed by student talent, designed and directed by a professional staff in a beautiful four hundred seat theatre.
Tour
GM Truck Assembly Tour Flint
(810) 232-8902View the production of the 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton trucks including the trim process through to the completed assembly (excluding paint and welding process). Tours are approximately two hours long and are available at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday by appointment only. All appointments should be made one week prior. Plant tours are not available when the plant is down and during change over. For more information call the number above or email cirish@flint.org.