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Things to Do Around Town

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Looking for something to do around town? East Lansing has events and attractions for students, young professionals, families, and seniors. More.

Shop
If you're interested in a little retail therapy, head to downtown East Lansing and shop to your heart's delight at the many commercial and specialty shops. Downtown you'll find:
  • Barnes & Noble Booksellers
  • Urban Outfitters
  • American Apparel
  • FootGear
  • Leon G. Jewelers
  • Mad Eagle
  • Steve & Barry's University Sportswear
  • Art Galleries (Mackerel Sky Gallery, Saper Galleries, Grove Gallery Co-Op)
  • And more! Click here for more about East Lansing businesses, maps, parking information and much more.
Looking for more shopping options?
Just a hop, skip, or jump away you'll find three local malls: 
Eastwood Towne Center, Lansing Mall, and Meridian Mall!

Dine
Since East Lansing has such a diverse population, it's no surprise that you'll find nearly any kind of food to suit your taste! From American, to Italian, to Thai - East Lansing has it all! 

For places to eat downtown, click here.

For more about the best dining around town, visit
GoGreenMenus.com and The HUB.

Family Activities
Visit the website for
East Lansing's Family Aquatic Center for information on the city's family waterpark! Your little ones will have fun in the sun and can enjoy a day on water slides and play pools.

The
East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts Department has put together a series of exciting programs and activities that is sure to appeal to everyone.

If you're looking for something a little more wild, check out
Potter Park Zoo. This local zoo features over 400 animals from around the world and is located next to the scenic Red Cedar River.

Arts and Entertainment
MSU's Wharton Center is a hit with residents! The venue hosts traveling Broadway shows, world class musicians, and many more events. For a complete lineup of performances, visit
Wharton Center's website.

Downtown East Lansing is becoming a vibrant cultural center in mid-Michigan. Along with the numerous cultural activities at Michigan State University, the city is organizing many fun events year-round for the entire family including the East Lansing Folk Festival, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, Summer Concert Series and the Winter Bowl.
Find out more.

Make the short commute to Lansing's "Old Town," and you can browse numerous art galleries and enjoy music festivals. More information can be found on the
Old Town Business & Arts website.

Sports and Fitness
Whether you'd like to attend a home MSU game, or just get yourself in shape, sports and fitness buffs can't get enough of what East Lansing has to offer!

Hannah Community Center has a fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art bikes, treadmills, weights and a fully-packed cardio center.

Take to the trails and walk, blade, or bike through East Lansing. If you'd like a more structured workout, head to the Michigan Athletic Club. The MAC is equipped with a weight room, an indoor track, racquetball and basketball courts, indoor/outdoor pools, access to personal trainers, and more! For more info, check out
The MAC website.

Hit one out of the park and take the whole family out to the ballpark when you catch a 
Lansing Lugnuts game.