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City in Michigan, U.S.
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East Lansing is a city in Central Michigan that is home to Michigan State University (MSU).
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The lake is surrounded by beautiful homes and a number of parks. The MSU sailing club provides sailing lessons for a nominal fee. It is an ideal location to spend a summer afternoon and melt away. There are a couple dining options near Lake Lansing, which offer Michigan favorites like blue gill and walleye. Lake Lansing provides tons of fun for little or no money. Whether you just want to soak in some summer rays, or take a sail, Lake Lansing is a great way to spend a summer afternoon. In the winter, locals enjoy ice fishing on the frozen water.
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The museum houses a moderately large and constantly changing collection of cutting-edge postmodern art, including Damien Hirst, Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol, and Nam June Paik. The architecture (by Zaha Hadid) is controversial, but undeniably spectacular.
The museum is on the campus of MSU in the old library, and houses a large collection of dinosaur bones and other artifacts. Cost of admission for students is waived.
The Lansing River Trail extends over 8 miles (13 km) along the Red Cedar River and Grand River. Users of the paved and board walk trail can enjoy the natural beauty of the rivers all the way from the campus of MSU to Dietrich Park near Old Town on the north side of Lansing. The attractions along the way include the Potter Park Zoo, multiple access points for canoes and kayaks, downtown Lansing, the Museum District, Oldsmobile Park, the historic farmers market, and Old Town. The trail is being expanded to provide access to the south side of Lansing. Spring, summer, and fall, this is a great way to see many of the Lansing attractions.
This excellent park has a busy, incredibly elaborate playground, but also quiet, relaxing areas. This is one of the few playgrounds that will delight all ages.
The gardens are open all year, but are best viewed spring to fall. The garden's beauty changes with each season, and is surprisingly colorful all through the fall months. The roses are especially beautiful in the summer months. The garden is on the south side of campus away from most of the University lecture halls.
The 4-H garden is located near the MSU Horticultural gardens and is fun for children and adults alike. The garden features exhibits such as the "pizza garden," which includes oregano and basil, which children can taste and smell. Many of the plants are familiar tastes and smells that children will instantly realize as the source of enjoyment in many of their favorite treats.
The Beal Botanical garden owes its beginnings to W.J. Beal, a former president of MSU that established a plot along the Red Cedar River in 1872 with 140 species of plants. The garden is situated along the north side of the Red Cedar near the center of campus amid the park-like surrounding of the MSU campus and is enjoyed by thousands of students each year as they pass between classes.
planetarium on MSU campus
Video arcade featuring pool tables, skee ball, pinball machines as well as classic and modern video game cabinets.
The center is on the campus of MSU and is home of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, which performs 17 concerts a year for free. The center hosts many of the best Broadway shows, finest classical musicians, and unrivaled dance companies. The theater completed a major renovation in 2009.
The menu offers a taste of everything, and nightly specials. Thursday night features southern food and live music. Wednesday is 1/2 price wine day.
Just off campus. "Burgers, buckets, and beer." Also, make sure to try their delicious pizza and sweet nugs.
It offers great alfresco dining in the summer. But the restaurant is known more for the cheap homemade beers.
It offers American fare, drinks, and in the summer, al fresco dining.
The State Room offers upscale dining that only the All Seasons Bistro can match. The restaurant is on the pricey side, but if you want upscale quality dining, it is one of only a few options. Bonus: the restaurant serves MSU Dairy Store ice cream with their desserts!
Trendy and popular Asian cuisine with Korean, Japanese, and Western motifs.
Charlie Kang's offers Chinese and Korean food at moderate prices. Try the Korean soups!
The restaurant is hard to find. But keep looking, it is worth the difficulty. Probably the best Korean food in East Lansing at reasonable prices.
It is among the best sushi options in the city. The restaurant is trendy and convenient.
Widely regarded as some of the best Indian food in the Lansing area, their lunch buffet is delicious (and hard to beat for the cost!)
Sushiya is a good and reasonably priced sushi restaurant. As a bonus, The chefs usually provide free desserts and extra sushi with larger orders.
Omi presents a modern take on sushi. The sushi is done in the Korean style of being rather large and with ample rice.
It appears to have a loyal following of Korean students. Not noted for its sushi, or its food, but instead for its bubble tea.
The Michigan State University Dairy Store produces many varieties of ice cream and cheese on campus. The ice cream and cheese are fantastic, and known to every student. Try the seasonal ice cream varieties, like the spiced pumpkin made each fall. The Dairy Store has two locations, one on Grand River in the MSU Union near the MSU Federal Credit Union and the other near the south end of campus in Anthony Hall where you can tour the production facility while enjoying your scoops of local ice cream. Also, the grilled cheese sandwiches are to die for. Try sourdough with jalapeno pepper jack.
A soft-serve and shake haven, but only open during summer months.
El Azteco offers Mexican food. The menu features a cheese dip appetizer, fresh salsa, topopo salad, and jocoque. While the food may not be notable, many of the dishes easily feed two people. The roof top dining in the summer offers a fantastic place to enjoy drinks as the sun sets over downtown East Lansing.
They offer good Middle Eastern food.
It offers respectable Mediterranean food with a good Michigan beer selection.
It offers great food in a traditional atmosphere. The restaurant is vegetarian and vegan friendly.
an inexpensive Mexican restaurant with festive decor, a full bar, and outdoor seating.
It offers upscale dining. It has great food and an excellent wine list. A good place for a special occasion (birthday, Valentine's Day) dinner.
They offer items such as coneys, sandwiches, salads, fries, and Gyros.
It offers the best nachos in town. But be warned, the portion size is large.
A good restaurant.
Try the pan fried bluegill or walleye for a Michigan treat.
Beggar's is an East Lansing institution. With good food, and reasonable drinks, it is highly recommended, especially among graduate students. Wine Wednesday (half-off wine) is the busy night.
Rounding out the East Lansing institutions, this dive bar located on Grand River west of downtown East Lansing is great fun. The bar sports the best beer menu in town and is constantly rotating. Karaoke night is a blast!
It has decent food, tons of TVs, and is smoke-free. In the summer there is plenty of outdoor seating. It is one of few options north of Lake Lansing Road in East Lansing.
Off Grand River, it is another East Lansing institution. Good beer, strong long islands, and peanut casings on the floor define the place. It is extremely popular in the summer, with outdoor dining in the heart of downtown East Lansing. You'll need a little luck on a sunny day to snag a table outside. It is the best place to people watch.
One of the quintessential undergraduate bars. There is loud music, long lines, cheap beer, and plenty of young people. If you already have your college diploma, you best pass. But if you just turned 21, this is probably what you're looking for!
A tiny sports bar with decent beer selection, but at rather high prices. It typically attracts older crowd, but it would be decent with more fair prices.
Each room has a private bath, gas fireplace, cable TV with DVD/CD player, clock radio with iPod dock, and Internet access. All rooms, but one, also have Jacuzzis and sumptuous shower facilities.
Across from MSU Campus.
Large hotel and conference center with views of the MSU campus.
A large indoor shopping mall in Meridian Township. There are many large stores around Meridian Mall.
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