Best Instagrammable Spots in Flint
Warm weather isn’t the only time to head out for the perfect photo. And Flint & Genesee has amazing places to explore the area and capture some cool shots. Flint offers many great spots for photographs and social media snaps. These are some of the best spots any time of year.
The Flint Sign
If you’ve been to downtown Flint in the past few years, you have probably seen the blue Flint sign located in Brush Park. This location has become a favorite all-season spot to take pictures and is a perfect backdrop for a photo., Especially with the FIM Capitol Theatre in the background.
FIM Capitol Theatre
Symbolizing the renaissance of the city and the link to its past, the Capitol Theatre’s distinctive façade and marquee make great places to take pictures Whether out in front on the sidewalk or inside the theater itself, you’re bound to find the perfect backdrop.
The Flint Arches
This symbol of Flint ties to its historic past and welcomes visitors to the city. Along with the bricks of Saginaw Street, it doesn’t get much more iconic than the arches.
The Block
The “Block” in Flint, at the intersections of Hammerberg and 12th Streets, has become a constantly changing place for artists to showcase their skills and for the community to celebrate or mourn. The Block makes a great place for photos depending on what is featured on it.
The murals and public art in the city
Flint is filled with beautiful works of art, from statues of historic figures to murals from the Flint Public Art Project, as well as historic murals down the alleys of downtown. Find some great art in the city and strike a pose.
The Flint Farmers’ Market
Downtown Flint’s award-winning farmers’ market features distinctive architecture and a central location in the city. Two excellent spots for a photo are the mosaic sign with the market’s name out front or a skyline view of the city from the market’s bar Market Tap’s rooftop terrace.
Flint Cultural Center campus
Finally, take a walk around the Flint Cultural Center’s campus, and you’ll find public art, gorgeous architecture, and interesting landmarks to pose with. From the dome of Longway Planetarium, the art in front of the Flint Institute of Arts Museum + Art School, or somewhere else, the campus offers fantastic areas pretty enough for a picture.
