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).

Shout out to Paula, our awesome representative. She was super kind and served with a smile. We…read morethrew a lot of crazy paperwork her way, she managed it all with grace and humor. She is new to the job, but did a great job. She is an asset to the team, for sure!​

Very organized and friendly staff. Only thing is suggest is to make sure you check the date you…read moreschedule your appointment. We scheduled one time and changed it, not realizing it scheduled us a month later. Partly our fault though for not double checking.

Good books and movie selection, including kids movies. I just attended a fun event building…read moreshelters for animals that are homeless. I'm going to put mine in the backyard. They have great events for kids and adult programs, too. I went to a cooking demo here last year and it was packed. I learned so much. I think the staff is great. They treat my kids so well and did not get upset my autistic child threw a tantrum. I got some great new movies to watch for the week last night and they allow you to rent a ton without putting them on a hold.

Small but good selection of books and DVDs. Very friendly…read more My son loves the activities they have, specially the slime.

I brought a family member here for their appointment…read more We arrived 15 minutes early. Check in was quickly and efficient. There were just a handful of people in line ahead of them. Their appointment was handled with courtesy and politeness. We were out of there before the actual appointment time. This was 5 star service and efficiency.