Arrive in style in a vintage 1948 Buick Roadmaster and escape to your retreat in one of six literary-themed suites. Discover timeless elegance, indulge in a gourmet breakfast, and relax in the gardens of this Flint, Michigan, bed and breakfast.
Open the Door to Romance & Classic Elegance with a stay at the Knob Hill Bed and Breakfast.
Flint is a wonderful town to visit and is heavily supported by the General Motors Corporation, the world-ranked Mott Charitable Foundation, the Sloan Foundation, and other outstanding benefactors. Flintās museums and galleries, colleges and universities, festivals and theatre, shows and fairs rank up there.
In the middle of it all is historic Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast, a 1926 Colonial-style mansion built in the era when the auto industry was booming, and its executives built homes to match. Imagine yourself in this era, surrounded by the amenities of the times but updated to match or exceed todayās expectations.
Sink into the comfort of one of six elegant rooms, take in a museum, or plan your event ā- a business meeting, reunion, shower, girlfriendsā getaway, you name it ā- surrounded by luxury.
The inn is never far from anything. Knob Hill B&B is within an hourās drive to Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Port Huron, and Sarnia, Canada, and within a half-hour drive of the very special Christmas village, authentic restaurants, World Expo of Beers, and outlet shops of Frankenmuth.
The innkeepers will pick you up at Flintās International Airport or the Amtrak station by prearrangement.
Flint, Michigan is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County. It lies along the Flint River, approximately 66 miles northwest of Detroit.Ā The city has a rich history, from its origins as a trading post in 1819 to its role in the automobile industry and even its appearance in the award-winning film āAnatomy of a Murder.ā Today, Flint continues to be a resilient community, embracing its heritage and striving for redevelopment and revitalization
Enjoy a concert or exhibit at the real pride of Flint, the Cultural Center, where, clustered together on one beautifully landscaped campus, are:
If things of a bygone era fascinate you:
Or take in festivals and events that abound in the area year-round: Art fairs, jazz festivals, quilt shows, Renaissance Faires, High Timesā Cannabis Cup,
Art Walks and the nearby Hollyās Dickens Festival.
Light up your imagination and learn so much of our past in Flint, believe it or not.
Knob Hill keeps busy throughout the week hosting business travelers and visitors to the area. Itās the perfect location to plan a meeting with corporate associates from our renowned business sector, reach friends and family at our world-class healthcare system, and visit your college student or colleague at the University of Michigan/Flint or Mott Community College.
The weekend typically finds Knob Hill B&B as one of Geneseeās most sought-after locations for couples planning proposals, weddings, wedding nights, and anniversaries. Knob Hill is big enough for entertaining, yet small enough for an intimate, romantic getaway. The innkeepers will work with you to ensure your special occasion is as perfect as you imagined.
Enchanting, magical, tranquilā¦ Those are just a few of the words guests have used to describe their experiences at the elegant, historic Knob Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn.
Imagine:
Perfect ingredients for a wedding night, honeymoon, anniversary, or very special getaway.
The historic charm of the private Knob Hill area takes you back to the opulence of Flint in the mid-1920s when General Motors was booming. Our quiet, secluded neighborhood is convenient to downtown, to both I-69 and I-75, and to restaurants, hospitals, and shopping.
The 1926 colonial mansion was initially owned and occupied by a Buick executive and remained a private home until we opened it as a bed and breakfast in 2014. Although large, our B&B is intimate and inviting, and our guests find it a quiet respite from the busy world.
Are you an automotive history buff, a classic car enthusiast, or a transportation expert? Flint is at the center of a rich range of history and culture that is sure to draw you.
The birthplace of General Motors, the Buick and Sloan Historical Museums have wonderful exhibits that explore the evolution of the auto industry.
Throughout the summer, auto shows abound, with the largest, āBack to the Bricks,ā packing the downtown every August. Bronze statues of automotive pioneers dot the Downtown.
It has been 40 years since the brutal and courageous sit-down strike at Flintās Chevrolet Plant resulted in the formation of the United Auto Workers. You can visit the location of the strike and the memorial that has been erected there.
Factory 2, one of the original GM factories, was recently remodeled and now houses the General Motors archives and is open to the public.
And there is more. If you have time, there is also the Auto City Raceway, Roller Derby, Flint Firebirds Hockey, and golf tournaments.
Moreover, big-time golf is returning to the Flint area. The Ally Challenge, part of the 2018 PGA Tour Champions schedule, will be playedat nearby Warwick Hills.
If two wheels are more to your liking, āBikes on the Bricksā comes to Saginaw Street downtown, replacing the auto, at the end of August.
Michigan Bed and Breakfast Association
6757 Cascade Road SE, Ste 241
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
