Explore Genesee County
Flint, the county seat, anchors Genesee County in Mid-Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Discover the communities, local businesses, outdoor adventures, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make Genesee County unique.
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Flint, the county seat, is the historic birthplace of General Motors — the “Vehicle City” — on the Flint River. Grand Blanc and Fenton are growing suburbs to the south, while Burton, Davison, Flushing, Clio, Swartz Creek, Linden, and Montrose round out the county’s communities.
Discover Genesee County
🍽️ Restaurants
From downtown Flint’s revived dining scene to Grand Blanc and Fenton’s popular restaurants, find local dining favorites throughout the county.
🏨 Lodging
Hotels and inns — from Flint’s downtown accommodations to stays in Grand Blanc, Fenton, and Davison.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation
Paddle the Flint River, fish Holloway Reservoir, and enjoy trails, parks, and Stepping Stone Falls.
🛍️ Local Businesses
Shop local and support the shops and services of Flint, Burton, Grand Blanc, Fenton, Davison, Flushing, Clio, Swartz Creek, Linden, and Montrose.
📅 Events
Flint’s Back to the Bricks classic car celebration, the Flint Art Fair, and community events throughout the county each year.
⭐ Hidden Gems
Discover places that locals love — from the Flint Cultural Center, home to the Flint Institute of Arts, Sloan Museum, and Longway Planetarium, to Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad.
Featured Communities
From Flint, the county seat and birthplace of General Motors, to growing Grand Blanc and Fenton, and the towns of Burton, Davison, Flushing, Clio, Swartz Creek, Linden, and Montrose, Genesee County’s communities each offer their own Mid-Michigan character.
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