Suggestions on How to Spend the Day, Thursday, May 13
Bowling
Holiday Lanes, 3101 East Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912 – phone: (517) 337-2695
Special offer for INCH Families: 2 games + shoes for $7/person, 9am-5pm. (Minimum of 2 people per lane).
Roller Skating
Edru Skate *A*Rama, 1891 N. Cedar Street, Holt, MI 48848 – phone: (517) 699-2001
Special offer for INCH Families: Home School Skate – a special session from 1 pm – 4 pm. Featuring Christian music and discounted skate rental - $5 admission per person.
Michigan State University Attractions
MSU Barns – University Farms/Department of Animal Science - free to visit the university farms.
MSU Dairy Store – watch a video on how the ice cream is made and enjoy a junior scoop for only $1.75 or a single for $2.50.
MSU Museum – free to visit!
MSU Horticulture Demonstration Gardens - 4H Children's Garden – free to tour the gardens but parking is metered.
Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912 – phone: (517) 342-2771
Special Offer for INCH Families: Non-resident regular rate lowered from $10 to $4, kids 12 and under are free!
Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI
48933 – phone:
(517) 485-8116
Doors open at 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Thursday, May 13th is Home-School Science Day – the topic is Solar Science.
Special Offer for INCH Families: Home-school families that participate in the program receive group rate which is $4.00 for children 4-18, and Free Adult Chaperones. There is a $3.00 charge for the workshop and the times and ages are:
Pre-School and Kindergarten – 10:00-10:30 am
3rd and 4th Grade – 10:00-10:45 am
1st and 2nd Grade – 11:00 -11:45 am
5th Grade and up – 11:00 -11:45 am
Group rate will be available all day long! There is also an opportunity to participate in the Electricity workshop at no cost. Slime workshop is also has a special offer - buy one, get one free. The cost is only $2.00 for this workshop, so 2 children participate in the slime for only $2.00!
State Capitol Building, 100 Capital Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 – phone: (517) 373-2353
Free guided tours are offered from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 – phone: (517) 373-3559
Museum is open for free - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday.
Accommodations
For the
27th Annual Michigan Home Education Convention, please make your hotel reservations online or by phone with the conference hotels directly. Be certain to mention the special housing code for discounted rates. For housing questions or visitor information, please call the Convention & Visitors Bureau housing line at (888) 452–6746 between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., E.S.T. We hope you find this reservation format to be very easy and efficient as you plan your visit to Michigan’s Capital City for the
27th Annual Michigan Home Education Convention.
111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 482–0188 | Fax: (517) 487–6646
The Radisson Hotel Lansing is located in the heart of the entertainment, business, and government districts of Michigan’
s Capital City. Adjacent to the Lansing Convention Center and one block east of the State Capitol, it is within walking distance to several area attractions, shopping and nightlife activities. Features include: complimentary airport transportation, concierge level, wireless high-speed internet access, executive fitness center with indoor lap pool, 24-hour business center, Capitol City Grille Restaurant & Lounge. Valet parking available. Rate: $108 including a full American breakfast buffet for up to four guests/room
Cutoff Date: Thursday, April 16, 2010
Reservations: Call (517) 482-0188, (800) 333-3333 or make a reservation online.
Promotional Code: INCH10
Baymont Inn & Suites
1055 Aaron Dr., DeWitt, MI 48820
Phone: (517) 374-0000 | Fax: (517) 316-0688
Rate: $72 including free breakfast
Cutoff Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Promotional Code: INCH Convention
Country Inn & Suites
6511 Centurion Dr., Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 827-7000 | Fax: (517) 827-7001
Rate: $69-standard, $79-studio suite, $89-1 bedroom suite, $104-2 bedroom suite including a "country breakfast"
Cutoff Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Reservations: Call (517) 827-7000 or (800) 456-4000.
Promotional Code: INCH
Comfort Inn2187 University Park Dr., Okemos, MI 48864 Phone: (517) 347-6690 | Fax: (517) 347-8163 Rate: $74 including complimentary deluxe breakfastCutoff Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010Promotional Code: INCH 2010 Convention
Red Roof Inn
7412 W Saginaw Hwy., Lansing
Phone: (517) 321-7246 | Fax: (517) 321-2831
Rate: $50 flat rate
Cutoff Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Promotional Code: INCH Convention
University Quality Inn3121 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 Phone: (517) 351-1440 | Fax: (517) 351-6220 Rate: $79.95 including full free hot breakfastCutoff Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010Promotional Code: INCH Convention 2010
Cottonwood Campground
5339 S. Aurelius Rd., Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 393-3200 | Fax: (517) 393-3200
Web: http://www.lansingcottonwoodcampground.com/
Rate: $22-$30 per campsite, per night up to four people. $2 Each additional person.Promotional Code: INCH Home Educators' Convention
Contact hotels directly to reserve your room. Be sure to ask for the INCH Home Education Convention discount rate.
Dining
Now that your accommodations are set, let’s talk about another robust Greater Lansing offering — lots and lots of great dining! With all the great food and fun we have available, we hope you’ll find that Greater Lansing is a casual community, with diverse dining options. Looking for upscale steak and seafood, or a sports bar with the big game and plenty of comfort food? What’s on the menu in Michigan’s Capital Region? Whatever you’ve got in mind! Listed below are some great restaurants that will help make your trip to the Capital City truly memorable. Check out Explore Greater Lansing for even more dining options.
A Sample of Dining Options Around Greater Lansing:
 | Harrison Roadhouse
720 Michigan Ave.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 337-0200
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 | Beggar's Banquet
218 Abbot Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 351-4573
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 | Clara’s
637 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 372–7120
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 | El Azteco - East
225 Ann St.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 351-9111
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 | Bistro 43
300 MAC, East Lansing Marriott at University Place
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 337-4440 |
 | Emil's Italian Restaurant
2012 E. Michigan
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 482-4430 |
 | Bennigan's
2085 W. Grand River
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: (517) 349-2321
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 | BD's Mongolian Grill
2080 W. Grand River Ave.
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: (517) 347-3045
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 | Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe'
1601 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 337-4680 |
Beyond Business
Of course, we realize that in addition to the convention, you’re here to have a little fun, right? Of course! You’re in the right place. Let’s talk attractions! Greater Lansing offers fun and unique attractions of every kind, so you’ll soon learn why over 5 million people visit Michigan’s Capital City each and every year. We happily invite you to explore attractions and entertainment options as distinct and diverse as the people that make up our community. Step back in time in our fully-restored Victorian era Capitol Building. Stop in at any one of our dozens of different museums and galleries. Did someone say shopping? You are close to some of the best shopping around. Whether at one of our three major malls or in a unique boutique, you’re sure to find something you just can’t live without! This is Michigan’s Capital Region — come explore!
We offer numerous family-friendly venues and historical attractions. Here are a few you won’t want to miss:
Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 485-8116, Fax: (517) 485-8125
This sophisticated hands-on science center is designed so kids of all ages can experience the wonders of the physical and natural world firsthand. Make slime in the Chemistry Lab, capture your shadow or tinker with cool toys.
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum Dr., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 372-0422, Fax: (517) 372-2901
A tribute to the auto industry, courtesy of one of Lansing’s most prominent citizens-Ransom Eli Olds. The very first Oldsmobile, built in 1897, is on display along with antique REOs, Stars, automotive advertising and memorabilia.
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 702-4730, Fax: (517) 702-4736
The beautifully landscaped 100-acre park, gardens and zoo are situated along the Red Cedar River and features more than 400 animals from around the world including rhinos, red pandas, tigers, snow leopards, wolves, eagles, and more. Open all year.
Michigan Historical Museum
702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915
Phone: (517) 373-3559, Fax: (517) 241-3647
Surrounding visitors with Michigan history from prehistoric times through the late-twentieth century, 26 permanent galleries on four levels include a walk-through copper mine, one-room schoolhouse, 1957 Auto Show, S&H Greenstamps Store, and more.
Catch the Express!
Entertainment Express is your connection between downtown Lansing and East Lansing's entertainment district. Out for a night on the town and don't feel like driving? Catch the Express to all your favorite destinations. The trolley runs from 7:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. every Thursday through Saturday, stopping every 30 minutes at designated Entertainment Express stops, all year round.
CATA's regular fare of $1.25 applies. All CATA fixed-route passes will be honored, as well as the established discounted fares for Medicare cardholders, students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
See You Soon!
On behalf of all the residents of Greater Lansing, we look forward to hosting you in Michigan’s Capital City. Consider Greater Lansing your home away from home, and let us know how we can make your stay more enjoyable. Start packing, and we’ll see you soon.