Flint, MI HyperLocal City Guide featuring Neighborhoods, Zip Codes and Yellow Pages.

Flint, MI, is located on the Flint River and was incorporated in 1855. A fur-trading post, which began in 1819, was replaced by a settlement in which lumbering and cart and carriage making were the major industries. The community’s emphasis on the automobile industry began in 1902, and became a center in manufacturing the cars where General Motors Corporation had its beginnings. Several other major automobile makers including Chrysler, Chevrolet, Nash, Champion, Buick also started in Flint.

Known historically for the, sit-down strikes in 1937 by the United Automobile Workers (UAW), the General Motors plants prompted widespread labor organization. During the 1980s and 90s General Motors large-car factories devastated Flint's economy due to massive layoffs. Economic diversification and revitalization had some success. In 2002, municipal financial problems led the state to take control of the city government; local institutions include a branch of the University of Michigan, an art institute, and the Michigan school for the deaf.

Accommodations
Some of the options available for overnights stays include the Flint Motel and the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Restaurants
Latina Restaurant & Pizzeria restaurant offers an array of fine Italian foods, as well as gourmet pizzas, home baked breads, fresh seafood, and beef. The Lunch Studio is a popular local restaurant in an accommodating atmosphere where fresh foods are served.

Salvatore Scaloppini authentic Italian cuisine is served daily for lunch and dinner at this local favorite spot that has a warm, casual atmosphere.

Shopping
Dort Mall is anchored by Perani's Hockey World, the world's largest independent hockey retailer. The enclosed mall also features a unique collection of antique and specialty stores.
Farmers Market is open year round and is one of Michigan's largest and most complete markets. An wide variety of fresh vegetables, meats, fish, baked goods, fruits, and flowers are continuously available.

Genesee Valley Center is the largest regional shopping center north of Detroit. The 1.3 million square foot, super regional shopping center is anchored by department stores and over 140 specialty stores, with a two story center court atrium.

Major Attractions
History comes to life in Genesee County's restored, working community. Demonstrations of skills including blacksmithing, wood stove cooking, and broom making brings to forefront the lifestyle of a past era. Thirty-four historic buildings and shops include Michigan's oldest operating gristmill. Other historical attractions are a picturesque cider mill and an authentic blacksmith shop.

Buckham Fine Arts Project Gallery is an exhibition and performance space for contemporary, visual performances, and literary arts where events are held throughout the year.
One of Michigan's finest museums is the Flint Institute of Arts featuring a collection of over 6,500 remarkable pieces which represent a diversity of cultures. The subject assortment ranges from ancient Rome and Asia to contemporary America and Europe.

The Flint Cultural Center is located on a beautiful 30-acre campus-like setting and is a welcome attraction to Mid-Michigan's cultural offerings.The Flint Children's Museum is a hands-on museum.

Written by: Karen J. Lee