- Our list of the best things to do in East Lansing, Michigan, features the top 51 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Lansing, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of East Lansing, MI , followed by 33 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lansing, Okemos and Howell
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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The Michigan State University is a 5,200 acres open university that showcases interesting exhibits from horticultural gardens like the 4-H Children's Garden and museums where people can learn all about science, art and humanities.
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The 4-H Children's Gardens is an outdoor garden complex that is located inside Michigan State University. It is the best place where children can learn about botany and science. The garden also offers interactive activities that will teach students how to take care of their green thumbs.
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East Lansing features the Wharton Center for Performing Arts at the Michigan State University. It includes the Cobb Great Hall, the Pasant Theatre, the MSU Concert Auditorium, and the Fairchild Theatre which host Broadway productions, dance companies, and classical musicians.
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534 Birch Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
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With a 15,000 seat arena, the Jack Breslin Student Events Center holds basketball games, concerts, and other events. The center also contains five private meeting rooms, two auxiliary gyms, and a concourse.
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556 East Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824
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The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum on the East Lansing campus of the Michigan State University was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. The museum focuses on the international contemporary culture and features exhibition space on topics such as Medieval and Renaissance art and modern and contemporary works.
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Michigan State University, Red Cedar Road, East Lansing, MI 48825
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A free outdoor theater that hosts a variety of dramatic productions, the MSU Summer Circle Theatre invites visitors to bring their own chairs or blankets and picnic while enjoying the show.
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The University of Michigan in East Lansing features the Talbert and Leota Abrams Planetarium which focuses on astronomy and space science. The planetarium is available to the students as well as to the public, offering shows for all ages.
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Michigan State University, Plant & Soil Science Bldg, East Lansing, MI 48823
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Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens feature many different botanical gardens and even a children's garden, with a 7 acre arboretum and picnicking areas as well. They also offer group tours and occasionally hold special events.
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The Timber Ridge Golf Course is a 200-acre golfing paradise that is famous for its manicured courses, lush fairways and charming fescues. The golf course is also famous for its challenging slopes and terrains.
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Named for a former East Lansing city manager, Patriarche Park spans 1.2 acres and can be used for basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. It has pavilions and picnic tables, a play field and a playground.