Flint, Michigan

Flint is located in the southeastern part of Michigan in Genesee County. Flint is surrounded by: Flushing, Bernt Creek, Montrose and Layton Corners to the northwest; Mount Morris, Clio, Farrandville and Brich Run to the north; Genesee, Rogersville, Otisville and Columbiaville to the northeast; Davison, Elba, Lapeer and Attica to the east; Burton, Atlas, Goodrich and Ortonville to the southeast; Grand Blanc, Newark, Holly and Clyde to the south; Swartz Creek, Rankin, Gaines and Byron to the southwest; and Lennon, Corunna, Owosso and Shepardsville to the west. Major roads serving Flint include: Michigan State Route 13, Michigan State Route 15, Michigan State Route 21, Michigan State Route 24, Michigan State Route 54, Michigan State Route 57, US Route 10, US Route 23, Interstate Highway 69, Interstate Highway 75 and Interstate Highway 475.

Bishop International Airport (FNT) is an international airport located close to Flint, Michigan. The airport can be reached from Flint after a fifteen minutes drive. Bishop International is served by several carriers that provide travelers with various direct flights; the airlines serving the airport are: Northwest Airlink, American Airlines, American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Continental Connection, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Midwest Airlines, Midwest Connect, Northwest Airlines and AirTran Airways. Some cargo airlines including FedEx Express use this airport.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the busiest airport in Michigan, and the thirteenth busiest in the United States, it is also the largest hub of Northwest Airlines. The airport can be reached after a one-hour and fifteen minutes drive from downtown Flint. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is served by a large number of national and international airlines, providing the airport with a large array of destinations. Some of the airlines include: Air France, Continental Airlines, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Northwest Airlines, Northwest Airlink, Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, American Eagle, Frontier Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways and US Airways Express.

Windsor Airport (YQG) is a small public airport serving Windsor, Ontario. Private aircraft often use the airport as a point of entry into Canada. Besides general aviation and charter flights the airport also receives scheduled commercial service from Air Canada Jazz. Windsor Airport can be reached after a one-hour and twenty minutes drive from downtown Flint. Private aircraft often use Windsor Airport as a point of entry into Canada. Besides general aviation and charter flights the airport also receives scheduled commercial service from Air Canada Jazz. Windsor Airport can be reached after a one-hour and twenty minutes drive from downtown Flint.

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is a mid size public international airport. The airport can be reached after a one-hour drive from downtown Flint. The airport is served by several airlines including: JetAmerica, Northwest Airlines, Northwest Airlink and United Express. The airport is also used by several cargo companies including: Martinaire, UPS Airlines and Superior Aviation.

Amtrak, Flint Mass Transportation Authority and Greyhound Lines transit systems all provide reliable, comfortable, quick and affordable transportation within the city of Flint, Michigan.

Students interested in pursuing a higher education in Michigan, might want to consider Flint's colleges and universities, including: Davenport University (private university offering business degrees), Mott Community College, Baker College (private institution offering vocation education), Kettering University (engineering school) and University of Michigan-Flint.

The Flint Cultural Center is home of several institutions that provide historical, artistic, cultural, educational, and scientific resources for the residents and visitors of Flint. Flint Public Library, Sloan Museum, Buick Gallery & Research Center, Flint Central high school, Robert T. Longway Planetarium, Flint Institute of Music, The Whiting Auditorium, Flint Institute of the Arts and Flint Youth Theatre are all part of the Flint Cultural Center.

Flint Central Academy Theatre, Flint Local 432, The Machine Shop, Flint City Theatre, Vertigo Productions, Flint Concert Band, Flint Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Theatre for Original Productions and Shows (TOPS) and Clio Amphitheater are other performing arts centers, organizations and institutions that offer performances throughout the year besides the institutions of the Flint Cultural Center.

Besides the museums and galleries offered by the Flint Cultural Center, Flint is home to other museums and art galleries, including: Flint Children's Museum, Buckham Gallery, Pages Independent Bookstore, Durand Union Station, Greater Flint Arts Council, Kettering Collection of Industrial History, Red Ink Flint, Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, Walter P. Chrysler Museum and Whaley Historical House Museum.

Come enjoy of the many festivals and celebrations that take place in Flint and join the rest of the community in the fun. Some of the festivals and celebrations that take place in Flint, include: Flint Jazz Festival, Michigan Storytellers Festival, Crim Festival of Races, Flint Art Fair, Back to the Bricks Cruise and Car Show, Genesee County Fair, Michigan Renaissance Festival, Flint Festival of Quilts, Golden Memories Car Show, Bikes on the Bricks, Halloween at Crossroads Village and Christmas at Crossroads Village.

Things you have to do and places you must visit while in Flint, include: Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat, Stepping Stone Falls, UAW Sitdowners Monument & Memorial Park, MotorCities National Heritage Area, Flint Farmer's Market and Balloon Quest Balloon Rides & Mini-Golf.

For those who enjoy of football, don't forget tot visit the Atwood Stadium and Guy V. Houston Stadium homes of the Flint Fury (Mid Continental Football League), Genesee County Patriots (North American Football League) and Michigan Admirals (United State Football Alliance). Ferani Arena and Event Center is home of both the Flint Generals hockey team of the International Hockey League and the Flint Phantoms arena football team of the Continental Indoor Football League. Longway Park hosts the games of the Flint Rogues Rugby Club of the Michigan Rugby Football Union.

Flint has fresh winter temperatures averaging around twenty degrees Fahrenheit and warm summers with temperatures in the 60's. Flint experiences its hottest month in July with maximum temperatures close to the 80's and the coldest month is usually January with temperatures close to thirteen degrees.

After a long day getting to know the town Flint offers many great places to relax. Some of the great hotels in Flint include: Historic Holly Hotel, Travel Inn Motel, East Village Inn, Super 8, Crank's Motel, Riverfront Character Inn, Motel 6 , Economy Motel, Genesee Motor Inn, Chippewa Motor Lodge, Super Inn, Days Inn-Flint Airport, America's Best Inn Flint, Rodeway Inn-Flint, Red Roof Inn, Home Town Inn, Walli's Restaurant East, Flint Motel, Park Motel, Travel Brokers, White Swan Motel, Oberlin Motel, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Blanc, Wingate Inn-Grand Blanc, Econo Lodge, Courtyard-Flint, Executive Suites, Residence Inn-Flint, Baymont Inn, Ramada, Maple Leaf Motel, America Inn, Otisville Hotel, Comfort Inn, Holt's Mobile Home Court & Sls, Fenton Hotel, Linden Hotel, Comfort Inn & Suites, Scenic Inn and Holiday Inn Express.

We all know how important conservation is, now more then ever, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle programs better known as Green or Greening are the responsibility of all people in all places. These are some of Flint, Michigan's programs, in place to help in Environmental Development: Flint's residents can recycle paper, plastic containers, glass bottles and metal cans. Flint has a commitment to ensure green spaces are created and preserved. Flint is concerned with its Urban Environment as well as the Global Environment, From low-flow toilets to conserving gas in our cars and homes, planting trees, shrubs and even a garden to supply some fruits and vegetables helps in taking small step towards Environmental Protection and Conservation, our precious natural recourses hang in the balance. Many cities have issues with the amount of water or the pollution of water, it is each cities responsibility to address these issues and find ways to develop Environmental friendly Energy such as Wind and Solar power, increase Water Energy and create Sustainable Energy for generations to come. Over the last Century we have managed to pollute our world to a point of all most no return. www.beemazed.com is committed to Environmental Development and will make as many green products and services available as an alternative for people that are concerned for our environment. Many companies are learning Green not only helps the Environment but is also a good business. The Green Economy and Emerging Green Industries if managed properly will have a great impact on the Ecology Environment and in turn assist in preserving our natural recourses. As a commitment to the our Environment and Environmental Projects www.beemazed.com will create a Simply Green link that will profile companies that provide Green Products and Services this link may be found on every page of www.beemazed.com website. In addition you may find stories from Individuals, Communities and Businesses that have innovative ways to assist in the greening and conservation of our Environment. www.beemazed.com will contribute 5% of sales from companies that place ads in the Simply Green section of the website. These donations will go directly to organizations that have proven to make a positive impact on the Environment. All donations will be listed in the Simply Green section of www.beemazed.com

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