Flint, Industrial city in Michigan, United States
Description
Flint is a city in Michigan that stretches along the river of the same name, with residential and commercial districts spread across the area. Several public parks, schools, and former manufacturing sites define the layout over roughly 88 square kilometers (34 square miles).
History
First established in 1818 as a fur trading outpost, the settlement grew during the early 1900s into a major hub for automobile production. Large factory complexes shaped the economic and social life here for several generations.
Culture
Local galleries and performance spaces host regular shows by regional artists and musicians, reflecting a grassroots creative community. Neighborhood festivals and collaborative projects bring residents together throughout the year, showing how people here maintain a strong sense of shared identity.
Practical
Bishop International Airport offers regional connections, while Interstate 69 and Interstate 75 provide direct road links to Detroit and other major cities. Public bus routes operate within the city, though coverage is less frequent than in larger metropolitan areas.
Did you know?
The Flint Cultural Center gathers multiple museums, concert halls, and a large planetarium on a single campus. This layout lets visitors walk between different cultural venues without leaving the grounds.
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Atwood Stadium
759 m
Genesee Towers
424 m
Sloan Museum
1.3 km
Durant-Dort Carriage Company Office
293 m
Applewood Estate
1.7 km
Capitol Theatre
541 m
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Building
416 m
Flint Institute of Arts
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Flint Public Library
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235 m
Civic Park Historic District
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Sloan Museum of Discovery
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770 m
Genesee County Courthouse
911 m
Flint Journal Building
463 m
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385 m
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585 m
Morris A. Knight House
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191 m
City of Flint Municipal Center
456 m
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