- TripBuzz found 44 things to do with kids in or near Lansing, Michigan, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Lansing and Okemos.
- From Potter Park Zoo to Spare Time Entertainment Center, the Lansing area offers 47 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
- The capital of Michigan, Lansing is one of the largest cities in the state. Just minutes from Michigan State University, the city is rich in arts, history and culture. This includes a local orchestra, theater, ballet and dance company. Visitors and residents of Lansing can also enjoy an array of educational programs and opportunities such as a children's science center and zoo.
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More than 50 vehicles built from 1886 through 2003 celebrate the legacy and innovation of R.E. Olds
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Lansing's Potter Park Zoo is a mid-size community zoo that is home to hundreds of animals from throughout the world. The Zoo hosts a huge annual Christmas light show that is one of the town's most popular seasonal attractions.
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3101 E Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912
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A bowling alley and indoor amusement facility, Spare Time Entertainment features 23 lanes of bowling, complete with light and sound effects, a laser tag arena, and a video game arcade.
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In the heart of downtown Lansing, the Michigan Historical Museum presents exhibits and events that detail over a thousand years of local history, from early First Nations artifacts to recent events. The museum welcomes school tours and other large groups.
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Cooley Law School Stadium is home to the Lansing Lugnuts, a minor league baseball team in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system. In addition to baseball, the stadium hosts special events like fireworks shows.
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The Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan is a hands-on, 'please touch' science museum and educational center. The museum is packed with a rotating series of exhibits, experiment stations, play areas and other fun learning opportunities.
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Covering over 2,600 acres, Sleepy Hollow State Park is a popular camping and hiking destination in Laingsburg, Michigan. The park offers camping, hiking, horse trails, cross-country skiing, hunting grounds, fishing, boat launching facilities and other attractive visitor amenities.
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NCG Cinemas is an 18 screen movie theater with reclining seats that shows first run films. The 3 story theater also shows 3D films and hosts birthday parties and other group events.
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Offering a variety of outdoor activities, Hawk Island County Park contains a lake for fishing and a forest containing trails. The park also has a playground, bike trail, running track, and a picnic area.
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Named for General Motors founder William Durant, Durant Park is home to the Durant Park Arch erected in honor of Durant and his donation of the land. The park is suitable for walking and picnics and has a playground.
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Bisected by the Grand River, Adado Riverfront Park is a 13-mile walkway designed as a downtown festival park. Take in the outdoors, tour historic sites and stop by urban activity centers along the walkway.