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  • GRANDMA WILLIAMS KITCHEN

    Whipping up homemade American favorites like pork chops, meat loaf and apple pie, Chef/ owner Laura Williams gives diners a taste of the good old days. The hefty portions at low prices are also reminiscent of a bygone era. $ (01/2008)

    8012 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek
    810-635-3413

  • THE MACHINE SHOP

    This rock and metal bar is a great place for those who like their music live, loud and heavy. It hosts local hardcore bands as well as bigname national acts like Puddle of Mudd. Get a sense of the local scene here. (01/2008)

    3539 S Dort Hwy
    810-715-2650

  • TORONTO, CANADA

    Visit this metropolis just four hours from Flint and your day trip is likely to turn into a long weekend. Boasting 8,000 restaurants, 125 museums and the world's third largest Englishlanguage theater district (after New York and London), Toronto never leaves visitors bored. (01/2008)

    250 miles east of Flint
    www.torontotourism.com

  • GENESEE VALLEY CENTER

    Conveniently located near the airport, the newly renovated Valley Center features an eclectic collection of retail and specialty shops, a new bookstore, café and bar. It's the perfect destination for holiday shopping. (12/2007)

    3341 S Linden Rd
    810-732-4000
    www.geneseemall.com



  • FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS

    The FIA collection has works from all eras, but its collection of Impressionist and Post- Impressionist works is particularly strong. You'll find Renoir, Cassatt and other heavy-hitters on display. The selection of Renaissance decorative items is also impressive. (12/2007)

    1120 E Kearsley St
    810-234-1695
    www.flintarts.org

  • ITALIA GARDENS

    This Italian eatery has satisfied area patrons for more than 70 years. Photographs of visiting celebrities grace the walls, but it's the ample entrées (and affordable prices) that keep business booming. $$ (12/2007)

    3273 Miller Rd
    810-720-4112
    www.ItaliaGardens.com

  • SOGGY BOTTOM BAR

    Local politicians have been known to stop by this blue-collar nightspot for meet-andgreets, but locals are there for the live bands, free Wi-Fi and a variety of fresh, cold brews. (12/2007)

    613 Martin Luther King Ave
    810-239-8058

  • BRONNER'S CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND

    The self-proclaimed "world's largest Christmas store," Bronner's stocks more than 50,000 gifts, 350 decorated trees and countless nativity sets on a lot that's bigger than a football field. (12/2007)

    25 Christmas Ln, Frankenmuth
    989-652-9931
    www.bronners.com



  • PRIME OUTLETS BIRCH RUN

    From Armani to Bose, Prime Outlets satisfies demanding consumers. It offers a vast array of designer-label merchandise to ogle and concierge services to handle travel and personal shopping. (11/2007)

    12240 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run
    989-624-6226
    www.primeoutlets.com

  • CROSSROADS VILLAGE AND HUCKLEBERRY RAILROAD

    Join locals on their seasonal trek to gaze at festive lights, make crafts and take unforgettable locomotive rides at this historic and family-friendly Flint village. Experience Christmas as it was celebrated in the past November 23-25 and 30. (11/2007)

    6140 Bray Rd
    800-648-7275
    www.genesee...typarks.org

  • BADAWEST

    The chicken gallaba is tender and spicy and the fattoush is savory at this impressive Lebanese eatery. Ample entrées and family-friendly prices are both pluses. $$ (11/2007)

    4018 Corunna Rd
    810-232-2479

  • THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB

    There's no party like an island party, and you'll feel the sea breeze and sand between your toes here. Nibble on spicy Caribbean cuisine, and then see how low you can limbo. (11/2007)

    3503 Beecher Rd
    810-733-5590
    www.thebeac...ndgrill.com