Genesee district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Flint

Flint is a town in Genesee district, Michigan, United States, home to about 98,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 churches. The must-see places are Sloan Museum (2 km), Chevy Commons (2 km) and Applewood Estate (2 km).

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Flint, Michigan
Flint, Genesee district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Flint at a glance

Location
Genesee district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 98,310
Coordinates
43.0125° N, 83.6875° W
Places within 50 km
51 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Flint

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Flint: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Flint

67 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Flint. The closest is Thread Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Flint

47 parks within 100 km of Flint. The closest is Memorial Park (1 km); the best-known is Chevy Commons (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Flint

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Flint. The closest is Aldrich Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Flint

9 churches within 100 km of Flint. The closest is Fenton First Presbyterian Church (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Flint

8 museums within 100 km of Flint. The closest is Flint Institute of Arts (2 km); the best-known is Sloan Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Flint

2 temples within 100 km of Flint. The closest is Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Flint

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Flint
  2. 2 km Applewood Estate · park, Genesee
  3. 4 km Longway Park · park, Genesee
  4. 4 km Sloan Museum · museum, Genesee
  5. 13 km Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple · temple, Genesee
  6. 11 km Chevy Commons · park, Genesee
  7. 2 km Back to Flint

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    Within 15 km of Flint

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Flint by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1567Thread Lake (3 km)
    Parks2647Memorial Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens318Aldrich Park (1 km)
    Other attractions117WFUM-FM (Flint) (28 km)
    Churches19Fenton First Presbyterian Church (31 km)
    Museums28Flint Institute of Arts (2 km)
    Temples12Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Pine Knob (50 km)
    Forts & heritage01Apple Island (67 km)
    Beaches & coast01Saginaw River Rear Range Light (88 km)
    Treks01Waterloo-Pinckney Hiking Trail (100 km)

    Flint: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Flint?

    Sloan Museum (museum, about 2 km), Chevy Commons (park, about 2 km), Applewood Estate (park, about 2 km), Longway Park (park, about 6 km), Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple (temple, about 12 km), Riverview Park (park, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Flint?

    51 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 attraction, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest lake to Flint?

    Thread Lake, about 3 km by road; Lake Fenton (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Flint?

    Memorial Park, about 1 km by road; Willson Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Flint?

    Aldrich Park, about 1 km by road; Holly State Recreation Area (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Flint?

    Start in Flint, visit Applewood Estate, then Longway Park, then Sloan Museum, then Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple, then Chevy Commons, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Flint?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Flint

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Flint’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Flint on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.