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Things To Do

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

For even more ideas, including upcoming events, visit the Greater Lansing CVB website.

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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.