In past times the city was heaven for the industries such as General Motors, Chevrolets, and Buicks, home for the ‘American Labour Movement’. But now the city unnerved by the automotive industry and is struggling to overcome the financial crisis. Automobile industries were once enjoyed the city and carried the name “Vehicle City”. The Crime rate in the city has been increased in the last decade and currently it is under a “state of financial emergency’. Thriving cultural institutions, massive buildings, enjoyable markets, museums, Automotive galleries are still welcome you to this great city. Flint is the largest city in the U.S state Michigan with an estimated population of 425,790.
Tourist Attractions
Flint is the city thrived with excellent industrial growth and beautiful constructions. Plenty of cultural venues, popular educational institutions, gratifying parks and gardens, sports, and entertainments corners are city’s prime attractions. You can visit the Crossroads Village – where you can see the historical structures which were built in the 17th century, and enjoy the 8 mile ride on the Huckleberry Railroad on its 15 archaic coaches. Flint is the home for the popular ‘University of Michigan’. ‘The Flint Children's Museum, Alfred P. Sloan Museum, Robert T. Longway Planetarium, Art at the Market Gallery, Buckham Gallery, Flint Institute of Arts, MCC Fine Arts Gallery, First Presbyterian Church of Flint, The Bristol Road Church of Christ Family, Genesee Recreation Area, and Kearsley Park are the other places that displays the city’s beauty.
Shopping Dining & Nightlife
The city is having good shopping opportunities in many ranges. You can enjoy sh
opping various brands of clothing, antiques, and arts. Farmers Market is the popular place offering various products. Genesee Valley Center, Carriage Town Antique Center, Nick's Consignment Emporium, City Market, Dort Mall Shopping Center, Jellybean's Exchange, Pages Bookstore, and Greater Flint Arts Council are the best shopping places to hit in the city.
There are some good places in the city to experience the delicious food. As the crowd in the city is now increasing, many restaurants and pubs are erected in and around the Downtown. You can find a good number of bars and pubs along with restaurants.
Festivals & Seasons
Flint enjoys summer by hosting vibrant festivals and events at the Flint Cultural Center or in Downtown. Juneteenth, Flint 4th of July Celebration, The Flint Art Festival, The Flint Storytellers Festival, The Flint Gallery Walk, Quilts at the Crossroads, and The Flint Jazz Festival are some of them. Also, you can enjoy the internationally acclaimed Bobby Crim Festival of Races in the city.
Transportation within the city
Flint offers buses and cars as the prime options to explore the city. Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) by flint covers all over the city at a 2 services per an hour frequency. However, services are limited to the suburbs. Cars are the second option to enjoy the city. However, they are expensive and comfy. Bicycling trails are less; you can get around the nearest places.
Popular Sports in Flint
Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Football and Ice Hockey are the famous sports played within the city. There are many professional sports plays from Flint.
Weather in Flint
Flint has a humid continental climate. The winters are cold and have moderate snowfall while summers are warm and humid. At an average the temperatures are recorded as -9°C to 28°C and is rarely below-19°C or above 32°C. Spring and fall are the best times to plan your visit to enjoy the beauty of the city and the diverse wildlife
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 911
About Flint Airport
Flint & location
Bishop International Airport (IATA: FNT, ICAO: KFNT) is the second busiest airports in Michigan, the airport is located 9 kilometres from the city center. About 1 million passengers use this airport annually. The airport offers nonstop flights to eight domestic destinations and it is served by five airlines. Right now there are no scheduled flights to international cities.
Airline information
American Eagle, Delta Connection, United Express, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines are the airlines operated from the Bishop International Airport.
Airport terminal information
The Bishop International Airport has two level terminal building with Airside and Concourse. The first level of the terminal has a baggage claim, car rental agencies, lost and found counter and police station. The second level of the terminal has food courts, shopping stores, business centres and free Wi-Fi is available in both the terminals.
Local transportation at Flint airport
Public buses, taxis and shuttle services are the transportation option to travel to and from the Bishop International Airport.
Airport Facilities
The Bishop International Airport offers many facilities like ATM’s, Internet, snack bar, Free Wi-Fi internet access, bars, restaurants, Books and magazines stores, newspapers, gifts shops, toiletries, lost and found service, Police services, Skycap porters, shoeshine service, business centre with work stations, a photocopying service, conference rooms, Meeting rooms, wheelchair accessibility, car parking and car rental.
Hotels near Flint airport
There are many mid-range and budget hotel near the Bishop International Airport, which also offers free shuttle service
Save the contact for any airport related information +1 810-235-6560.
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