Winter in Michigan can often make it difficult to find things to do. We all love getting out of the house and enjoying the great outdoors, but what can we really do for fun when the snow is flying? Here's some ideas of great outdoor winter activities that you may not have even thought about doing and you may be surprised to learn there's more than you think!
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Pizza Tour of Lansing
January 14, 2021 by Tracy Padot, CTA
Pizza. A food loved by all and what some would consider a universal food group. From deep dish to New York style and Detroit brick oven to Neopolitan, the pizza pie has evolved over the years, making it a staple in the average persons diet.
Plan Your Michigan Staycation
January 14, 2021 by Tracy Padot, CTA
While going South to some more sunny states sounds great for a spring break, it may not be so good for the wallet. Stay on budget and plan a Michigan Staycation in Greater Lansing that the family will never forget! Get hands-on with a whole bunch of family-friendly indoor activities, take the family on an outdoor adventure or plan for your weekend at the pool!
5 Ways a CVB Can Help Plan Your Vacation
January 14, 2021 by Tracy Padot, CTA
So you’ve decided to plan your vacation for the upcoming year. You’re doing a bunch of google searching, Pinterest scrolling and talking to others about the best places to go in Michigan. Well, have you ever thought of using your destinations CVB to help with your travel plans?
Get “Colorful” with Greater Lansing
January 13, 2021 by Tracy Padot, CTA
While the winter weather may be gray and gloomy – Greater Lansing’s artists and attractions have compiled fun coloring activities to brighten your world with color. Whether you prefer colored pencils or crayons, coloring is a great stress reliever for adults and has multiple benefits for the little ones as they work on their fine motor skills. Check out the list below and pick your favorite #lovelansing pages to download. And remember, If you share your completed pages on social media be sure to use the #lovelansing.
Greater Lansing’s Best Decadent Desserts
January 13, 2021 by Tracy Padot, CTA
Whether you’re looking for a box of chocolates to gift your sweetheart or a decadent dessert to share with your family, we’ve highlighted Greater Lansing’s best candy makers, bakeries and bistros. We encourage you to try them all!
Love Lansing Restauranteurs Share Their Insights and Top Menu Items
January 4, 2021 by Tracy Padot, CTA
We know the #lovelansing community is eager to support local dining establishments. So we polled several of our GLCVB members and asked them to share some highlights about their restaurants. Get to know the faces and stories (behind the masks) that serve up delicious dishes in Greater Lansing. Unique in their own way, we encourage you to try them all!
Top #LoveLansing Images of 2020
December 14, 2020 by Valeri Gill, CTA
As 2020 comes to a close we thought we'd take a moment to reflect on the year. The #lovelansing community shined throughout 2020 amidst a global pandemic. We saw our member businesses creativity and innovation to keep our visitors safe and healthy. And we watched Greater Lansing come together to show support to our local businesses and to each other. The gallery of images highlighted below showcase our top picks from 2020 and demonstrate that together we are #tourismstrong!
Greater Lansing Restaurants Open to Serve You
December 14, 2020 by Brooke Couch, CTA
Support your Greater Lansing restaurants, while responsibly practicing social distancing.
In accordance with state COVID-19 guidelines, Greater Lansing area restaurants and eateries are not able to offer dine-in service at this time. In the meantime, we have compiled a list of member restaurants in the Lansing area that are open for take-out, curbside pick-up, outdoor dining or delivery.
Takeout Holiday Drinks
December 11, 2020 by Valeri Gill, CTA
Put some jolly into your virtual holiday celebrations with carryout craft cocktails, wines and brews. To brighten your spirits our local businesses have online ordering, curbside and delivery options available—hover over the pictures below to get a direct link to online ordering. Let's toast the season and welcome the new year by supporting our local business!
