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Lansing Area Activities
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Find activities, restaurants and more around the Lansing area.
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Arts & Entertainment
 
Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor fun in the greater Lansing area

 
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A great park with lovely walking trails, baseball fields, picnic pavilions and a pond.
Hartrick Park
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One of the few farmer's markets that stays open year round.
Meridian Township Farmers' Market
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A very long local trail with several entry points and scenic views.
Lansing River Trail
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This park features two play structures for different ages.
John M. Patriarche Park
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A beautiful lake surrounding by beaches, a park, walking trails, and a band shell.
Lake Lansing
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Beautiful gardens on MSU campus
Beal Botanical Garden
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The Soldan Dog Park located in Hawk Island Park is a great place for you and your furry friend to have fun.
Soldan Dog Park
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A bar with amazing views of MSU's scenic campus
Graduate East Lansing
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A summer hot spot
East Lansing Family Aquatic Center
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Restaurants

Great places to dine-in and carry-out

 
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Dine-in and Carry-out, the best pizza around hands down
Art's Pub
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A nice little eatery in Lansing's Old Town
VEG-N
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An elegant dining experience
Capital Prime
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Pro tip: Order the wings
Charlie Kang's Restaurant
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Authentic Mediterranean cuisine
Bread Bites Mediterranean
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A great experience in a beautiful downtown area
Niko's Taverna
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The best BBQ in town
Meat BBQ
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With multiple locations in the Lansing area, its a great quick eat.
Cancun Mexican Grill - Okemos
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A great spot with private rooms available
AI Fusion Sushi & Grill
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Laid back elegance and great food
Joe's On Jolly
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A excellent brunch, lunch or dinner spot
Beggar's Banquet
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Other Food & Drinks

More fun spots to grab a bite

 
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Plenty of seating, great staff
Foster Coffee Company
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Check out trivia nights
Ellison Brewery and Spirits
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Amazing pastries and cakes
Chapelure
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The best Birria tacos around, call ahead for faster service
Taquero Mucho
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Luxurious ice cream and chocolates
Park Lake Creamery
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Warm fresh doughnuts can't be beat
Groovy Donuts
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Amazing selection of beer, cheese, produce, gelato, popcorn and candy
Horrocks Farm Market
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A great place to satisfy a sweet tooth
Kean's
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A lovely spot to grab a bite
The Vault Deli
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A small town favorite
The Daily Scoop
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Arts & Entertainment

Take in some culture

 
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A gorgeous building packed with Michigan history
Michigan History Center
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A hidden gem filled with beautiful pieces
Saper Galleries and Custom Framing
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Eat a meal while watching a film
Studio C Meridian Mall
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A hide away to listen to local bands in
The Green Door Bar & Grill
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Catch a Broadway performance or a student production
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
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Take in a baseball game, theme nights are great too
Lansing Lugnuts
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Bowling is just the beginning of the activities here
Spare Time Lansing - Fun Things to Do in Lansing
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Trivia nights, axe throwing a rage room and more
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
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A nice zoo to explore surrounded by a lovely park
Potter Park Zoo
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One of the most welcoming branches of the CADL
CADL - Okemos Library
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Local Favorites

A random variety of quality spots to visit

 
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A great location that is active in the community
Peoples Yoga Studio Lansing
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A relaxing spa with a variety of services
Zoe Life Spa And Salon
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A great place that offers alcohol.
Hooked
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New and used books
Schuler Books Okemos
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A great place to find unique gifts
Polka Dots Boutique
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A collection of boutiques under one roof
Kean's
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A great small town spot
Bestsellers Books and Coffee Co.
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Local author's horror and true crime bookstore is dark fun, with cute cats
Deadtime Stories: True Crime and Other Books
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A local pet store that is more an experience
Preuss Pets
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Katie Esch is a master at balayage
Hair and Company on Ash
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