- The list below includes 42 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lansing, Michigan, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Gardens, Hiking Trails and Arcades.
- From Michigan State University to 4-H Children's Garden, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lansing, Okemos and Howell.
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Offering community-oriented bowling programs has characterized Striking Lanes operations for 20 years. Activities include: open, league and moonlight bowling; automatic bumpers for children; 40 inch LED screens; arcade games; and a lounge for refreshments.
37.9 Miles
Most people know Pierce Park as the site of a large rock that tends to be painted by locals for special occasions. The site also features picnic tables, a children's play structure, and open grassy areas for general play.
38.0 Miles
The Chelsea Treehouse is a 9,000 square foot indoor play area with a climbing structure, several slides, swinging bridges, a toddler area and also, the tree house itself. There is a cafe as well as birthday party facilities.
38.0 Miles
Home to two ice surfaces, Arctic Coliseum is an 85,000 square foot center that is used for professional and public recreation. The center offers open skating to adults and children, as well as open figure skating and youth hockey leagues.
38.1 Miles
Chelsea Lanes provides hours of family-friendly entertainment. The bowling alley is open Tuesday through Saturday and features an on-site grill, party packages, Glow Bowl Events and an on-site pro shop.
39.7 Miles
American Fun Center is an arcade featuring more than 60 arcade games, including Deal or No Deal, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, and Time Crisis. The arcade also offers classic games including Skee Ball, air hockey, and pinball.
41.3 Miles
Featuring stadium seating, Rave Cinemas Flint West 14 allows visitors to view recent movies in a theater setting with digital presentations. The theater has an arcade room, lobby cafe and devices for those with visual or hearing impairments.
41.4 Miles
A 14-screen movie theater, Flint West 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, self-service ticketing and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
42.2 Miles
Equipped with an arcade and billiards tables, AMF Town N Country Lanes features 56 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. It also has a bar area with food available as well as four flat-screen TVs for sports viewing.
42.4 Miles
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8801 North Territorial Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48130
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Hudson Mills Metropark is a 1,549-acre park that is adjacent to the Huron River. The park has two golf courses, a disc golf course, playground, and nature trails, and people use the river to fish and canoe.