Discover Flint
17 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
This 383-acre nature preserve is a haven for nature photography, offering diverse landscapes from gardens to wildlife habitats. The arboretum and various nature trails provide ample opportunities to capture vibrant flora and fauna.
Stepping Stone Falls
A picturesque spot with a waterfall, offering opportunities for nature and landscape photography. It's a bit off the beaten path but provides unique scenery.
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
A historic village with a vintage railroad, offering opportunities for architectural and cultural photography.
Flint Cultural Center
The Flint Cultural Center is a vibrant hub fostering cultural activities and community vitality through history, science, and art. It hosts several institutions, including the Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, Sloan Museum, and Longway Planetarium. The center offers a variety of architectural and cultural photography opportunities.
Flint Institute of Arts
A museum housing a diverse collection of art, offering architectural and cultural photography opportunities.
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Renovated and reopened in 2022, the Sloan Museum offers interactive science and regional history exhibits. Its modern design and engaging exhibits provide a variety of photography opportunities.
Genesee Valley Trail
A scenic trail ideal for nature and outdoor activity photography. It offers a variety of landscapes from urban to natural settings.
Kettering University Campus
The campus offers a mix of modern and historic buildings, with opportunities for architectural and street photography.
FIM Capitol Theatre
A historic theater in the heart of Flint, offering opportunities for architectural and performance photography.
Flint River Trail
A scenic trail along the Flint River, perfect for capturing nature and outdoor activities. It offers a variety of landscapes from urban to natural settings.
Flint Farmers' Market
One of Michigan's largest and most complete markets, offering a bustling atmosphere with fresh produce and local goods. It provides vibrant street and market scenes for photography.
Longway Planetarium
Michigan’s largest and most advanced planetarium offers stunning astronomical projections. Its unique architecture and tech make it an interesting subject for photography.
University of Michigan-Flint Campus
A vibrant campus with diverse architecture, gardens, and public art, suitable for campus and street photography.
McLaren Regional Medical Center's Campus
This campus offers modern architecture and a mix of natural and urban environments. It's suitable for capturing modern structures and cityscapes.
Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Office
A modern building with a focus on urban architecture. It offers opportunities for architectural and street photography.
Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village
A community-focused area with modern architecture and natural landscaping, suitable for capturing urban renewal and community development themes.
Kearsley Park
A local park with playgrounds and walking trails, suitable for family and nature photography.