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Things To Do

Here's a few local favorites to help you start planning your trip!

For more ideas and information about things to do in the Lansing region, including upcoming events and local hot spots, visit:

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Where to Eat & Drink

What are you in the mood for? Lansing has a diverse cuisine landscape, from fine dining and farm to table options to casual hangouts and world class BBQ. If you're looking to try a local craft beer or cocktail, you've come to the right place. Breweries, distilleries, and wineries are scattered throughout the Greater Lansing area, just waiting to surprise you.

A few favorites:

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Where to Shop

The Greater Lansing area offers a variety of shopping options, from major shopping outlets to charming neighborhoods lined with specialty shops and boutiques. Whether you're looking for your favorite clothing brands or a one-of-a-kind gift, you're sure to find what you're looking for in Lansing.

A few favorites:

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Attractions & Entertainment

There's no shortage of exciting activities in the Greater Lansing area! Take a tour of Michigan State University's campus or the Michigan State Capitol Building. Catch a baseball game at Jackson Field. Get close to nature on the Lansing River Trail or at the Potter Park Zoo. Or watch a broadway show at the Wharton Center for Performance Arts.