Looking for an autumn outing? The leaves are turning, the apples are ready for picking and adventures await in Genesee County. There are a host of things to do close to home that can expose you to the beauty of Pure Michigan Genesee County-style.
According to Cheryl DeFrain, Director of the Flint-Genesee Regional Convention and Visitor’s Bureau visitors and residents of the region can find a wealth of ways to enjoy fall in Genesee County.
“If you are looking to pick apples, figure out a corn maze, view the colors from a train or study the fall sky you can do it all in Genesee County,” said DeFrain. “The true beauty of the region is the range of ways to enjoy autumn. Businesses should consider hosting employee outings and hosting regional meetings right here in Genesee County.” Check out the following autumn outings:
Apple Orchards
- Porters Orchard http://portersorchard.com/activities/
- Almar Orchards http://www.almarorchards.com/index.html
- Montrose Orchards http://www.montroseorchards.com/
- Wolcott Orchards http://www.wolcottorchards.net/
- Trim Pines Farms http://www.trimpines.com/farmfun/index.htm#pumkpins
Corn Mazes
- Circus Park Corn Maze http://www.circusparkcornmaze.org/
- Vernon Corn Maze http://www.cornmazefun.net/country_pricing.html
Haunted Houses
- Area 1051, 1051 Ballenger Highway, Flint (North of Corunna Road) – (810) 406-1355
- Saint Lucifer’s Haunted Asylum & 13 Feet Under, Located at Playland – 5290 S. Dort Highway, Flint 48507 – (810) 695-8200 http://michiganhauntedhouse.com/
- The Crypt Haunted House, Located at Chemco – 4247 S. Dort Highway, Burton 48529 – (810) 742-2260 http://thecrypthauntedhouse.com/
- Exit Haunted 13 House, 6069 N. Saginaw Street, Mt. Morris 48458 – (810) 499-3574 http://www.exit13hauntedhouse.com/index.htm
- Spooky Trails Farm & Daytime Activities, 8266 W. Baldwin Road, Swartz Creek 48473 – (810) 407-3035 http://www.spookytrails.com/
Attractions
- Flint’s Longway Planetarium Spooky Laser Shows: 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint 48502 – (810) 237-3450 http://www.sloanlongway.org/ “Spooktacular Laser Show”
- Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad – Ghosts & Goodies: 6140 Bray Road, Flint 48505 – (800) 648-PARK http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/pages/Halloween
- The Flint Horror Convention: October 20 at the Masonic Temple – 755 S. Saginaw Street, Flint 48502 – (810) 874-6037 http://www.geneseefun.com/
- The Flint Vampire Ball hosted by Vertigo Theatrics: October 27 at the Masonic Temple – 755 S. Saginaw Street, Flint 48502 – (810) 239-7469 http://vertigotheatrics.com/themed-events/2011-vampire-ball/