Things to Do in East Lansing, MI

  • 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
  • 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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35.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 6360 Chilson Road, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combination of hills and lakes, the Brighton State Recreation Area offers many amenities and activities for visitors. Visitors can play disc golf, fish, ride horses, hike, hunt, or venture out on the lakes with a rented boat.
35.6 Miles
40% 10 votes
Golf 2540 Par View Drive, Jackson, MI 49201 MoreLess Info
Jackson is host to the Hickory Hills Golf Club, which features a 36 hole golf course. The course also features a driving range, multiple courses, and seasonal specials, with separate function rooms in the club house with a full bar and event menu.
36.2 Miles
92% 37 votes
Art Museum 3225 Fourth St, Jackson, MI MoreLess Info
Jackson's Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History includes five galleries and a wildlife art collection. It also features Ella Sharp's 19th century farmhouse, a restaurant, and access to the Ella Sharp Park.
36.6 Miles
95% 75 votes
Hiking Trails Weatherwax Dr., Jackson, MI 49203 MoreLess Info
Falling Waters Trail of Jackson is a 10.5 mile park with designated bike lanes. The trail also allows for dogs and horses and encourages activities including running, walking, and rollerblading.
37.2 Miles
38% 39 votes
400 North Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
Based in a 35,000 square-foot warehouse, the Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory and Toy Museum is home to more than 100,000 teddy bears and other unique toys. During guided tours, guests will learn about the process of making teddy bears as well as the history behind them.
37.2 Miles
97% 64 votes
Specialty Shops 201 W. North Street, Chelsea, MI MoreLess Info
The Jiffy Mix Company is a packaging plant that offers informational walkthrough visits. The guided tours consist of an educational video presentation, refreshments including a product sample and a stop at the gift shop.
37.3 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 125 Jackson Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1853 building, the Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum displays a large number of exhibits and artifacts relating to local history. The museum is also the home and meeting place of the Chelsea Area Historical Society.
37.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 501 Coliseum Drive, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
As an ice skating facility, Arctic Coliseum offers visitors public skating sessions and skate rentals for its ice rink. The center hosts several adult hockey leagues, as well as sticks and pucks sessions.
37.4 Miles
97% 146 votes
Theaters 137 Park St, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1991, the Purple Rose Theatre is a professional theater that is dedicated to producing classic stories as well as new American plays. This intimate venue boasts only 168 seats, with seating on 3 sides of the stage.
37.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Art Gallery 121 S Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
River Gallery is an art gallery featuring six art exhibitions annually. The gallery is dedicated to promoting the work of local, regional, and national artists. River Gallery also showcases musical performances, film screenings, performance art, and artist workshops.
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