What a beautiful building.My wife and I visit all the time. She loves to take pictures. And the…read moreback drop of the building is perfect.

If you're in Durand for a visit, might as well stop by one of our only attractions and learn…read moresomething about trains! Pretty cool place for kids or just people who want to check out a train depot. There aren't many around these days and this one is mostly original.

If you've never visited the grounds of the C.S. Mott Estate, you probably should at some point in…read moreyour life. One of the most attractive and well-maintained properties in Genesee County, if not all of Flint, the estate is home to a rather lovely apple orchard and gorgeous gardens. If you're into horticulture/gardening on any level, then you will love the grounds. Occasionally, there are events hosted on-site for the public and I believe those are usually free. If you're any kind of Flint historian, you will note that a couple of scenes from Michael Moore's well-known documentary, Roger and Me, were shot on the estate. Here in Flint, we have the patronage and generosity of the Mott family to thank for many of our treasures in the cultural center and the family's donation of the Mott Estate is no exception. The C.S. Mott Estate is a definite must on any sightseeing tour around the city for tourists and is a cool place to visit from time to time for any local. It's definitely a bit of "local flavor" around these parts.

If you are in the Flint area and do not take advantage of the free weekend tours of the Applewood…read moreEstate, you are missing out. The Mott family has (and continues to) enriched the area so much through their generosity and dedication to the people of Flint. The estate and tours are just one example of how they do this. The tours of the house and garden are free (with reservations) during the warmer months. The docents are very friendly and knowledgeable and do their best to give visitors a feel for the family's charitable contributions to the area over the years. The house is warm and welcoming - the absolute opposite of the Biltmore Estate in almost every way. I, for one, view this as a great thing. Don't get me wrong, it's a gorgeous home but far more modest in scale and design than most of the other historic estates I have visited. You get a real sense of how the family lived - the guides will tell you during the tour that the home was designed for living rather than as a way to show off the family's wealth. The grounds are open to tour without reservations, but I strongly recommend making a reservation so that you get the most out of your time there. Very close to the Flint Art Institute (another local jewel).

I love the Genesee district library. I looked all over at the big book stores to find a book by my…read morefavorite author. No one could get me a copy because of the demand. But the Genesee district library not only had a copy, but ordered it for me. It was the best Montgomery Ryan's book yet. Thank you.

This library has not really changed since 2021-2022 in my opinion. For context, I was living in…read moreGrand Blanc until 2023 when I moved away. I have not visited that library again since somewhere around 2021-2022 because I really did not have any reason to. [Fast forward to this month]. I came back for a couple of days and stayed at a friend's house. They invited me to go to the library and I agreed. When I went there, they looked the same from 5 years ago. Same pleasing aesthetic, same kids desktop, same everything. If you guys could please reply to me and tell me what has been changed, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Great little library to brighten up the Grand Blanc area. Always helpful, friendly, and welcoming…read more Community events are held here that are fun and informing to younger children and teens.

My wife and I are very lucky to be close to this beautiful library! It is such a welcoming…read moreenvironment and there are plenty of books and computers available around the building. There's also a little exhibit for Clarkston's history, and there seems to be plenty of community events that happen here. There's a cute little reading nook for toddlers, and a room for teen literature as well. We are looking to start a family soon, and this library will be a great place to take our little one for sure!

First, I want to say I just discovered this little library in my new hometown and was so pleased to…read morefind a cozy living room quiet area in which to read and do work. Lovely lamps, overstuffed chairs, couches - the only thing missing was a fireplace. :) Then.... After I got my computer/etc. settled (near the table that has a "Quiet Room" placard on it, which made me happy because I get distracted easily), I discovered the ladies who work at the information desk (just 20 feet from this area) are non-stop talkers! Now, I completely understand the need for an information area to ask questions, and talk daily tasks, etc., BUT they never stopped chatting. (I see a Seinfeld episode brewing here!) I tried to ignore it, turning my headphones up, but I continued to hear the one talking to customers on the phone (and not using her quiet voice). I waited and tried to talk to her nicely, but she did not get off the phone and I had to go. I did mention my dismay to one of the nice ladies and the book check-out desk. I cannot understand for the life of me, WHY they would put and INFORMATION desk, where people talk, just 20 feet from a quiet reading area????? This makes absolutely no sense to me, and it made me angry! And yes, I did check out the "quiet study rooms", but they were all taken. This library needs to move the information desk (which is right in the middle of the library) to another part of the Library, and also strategically put up some soft partitions, maybe. Just an idea. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent my frustrations.