Date: August 13-17
Back to the Bricks Cruise Weekend
Back to the Bricks Cruise Weekend is celebrating its 8th anniversary in 2012. Last year, Back to the Bricks attracted a record-breaking 20,000 cars. The weekend gets started early with rolling cruises from Grand Blanc to downtown Flint.
Events in Cities: Flint, Grand Blanc, Burton MI
Phone: (888) 230-2585 | Web site:
www.backtothebricks.org
- While at the event, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- Alfred P. Sloan Museum
Explore "Flint and the American Dream" and discover this city's incredible contributions to the auto story.
- Applewood Estate Gardens
Visit the apple orchards, rose and perennial gardens of Flint's "hidden piece of paradise"
- Buick Gallery and Research Center
Looking for that interesting piece of history or that unique auto photo? Head to the Buick Gallery and Perry Archives.
- Crossroads Village
Ramble along dirt covered roads and enjoy a slice of life before the Tin Lizzie changed everything. Investigate who in this village made the first automobile in the city of Flint.
- Durant Dort Headquarters
Walk in the footsteps of auto legends William Durant and J. Dallas Dort and uncover the beginnings of an extraordinary story.
- Kettering-Scharchburg Archives
Where does an auto buff go to uncover great stories and facts about Flint's auto history? One location is the Scharchburg Archives.
- Whaley House
Discover the Whaley family's pivotal role in shaping Flint's destiny.
- While at the event, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- 8/15-16/2009 | NASCAR Nationwide 350 and Sprint Cup 400, MIS
NASCAR racing returns to Michigan International Speedway. Don't miss your chance to see NASCAR regulars racing for the checkered flag.
- 8/15/2009 | Woodward Dream Cruise, Ferndale to Pontiac
It's the world's largest one-day celebration of classic car culture.
- While at the event, visit other nearby attractions and activities that car-lovers and their families enjoy.
- GM Truck Assembly Tour-Flint
View the production of three different types of GM's 1-ton trucks through to final assembly Tour appointments must be made in advance at 810 342-0862
Shopping and Dining
- Alfred P. Sloan Museum Store
The Sloan Museum store features a wide variety of unique and educational gift items, licensed Buick merchandise, and automobile and history books.
