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Author: Lori Lanspeary, CTA
Lori has been an enthusiastic cheerleader for the Lansing area for 15+ years. She still gets excited about all the fun things there are to see and do in her adopted hometown yet hasn't quite figured out how to fit everything she wants to do into a weekend. Favorite things include a fall afternoon tailgating and cheering the Spartans on to victory, a great classic car show like Car Capital in July, a stroll through one of the many beautiful horticulture gardens at MSU and a delicious dinner shared with family and friends at a local eatery. Her goal? Simple. It's to inspire people to love Lansing as much as she does! #LoveLansing
Find New Restaurants and Rediscover Old Favorites in Greater Lansing
February 23, 2021 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

With the looser restrictions on indoor dining here in Michigan we thought we would get out and visit
Catch Fresh Fish Dinners in Greater Lansing
February 23, 2021 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

Greater Lansing has great options for those who love fish of any kind - fried with house-made
10 Reminders for Indoor Dining
February 12, 2021 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty excited that the restaurants in Michigan have opened again for dine-in options. And to make your experience go smoothly, we wanted to help you with a few reminders besides the obvious wear a mask mandate.
(Red Haven)
1. Plan ahead
For right now, it’s probably a bad idea to just show up and think you’ll get a seat at the table. With only 25% occupancy a “full restaurant” will not remotely appear to be full. Also restaurants have to turn on a dime and adapt to all the changes. Their hours may be different or you may just want to check to assure yourself that they are indeed open for dining in. a good place to check is on their Facebook page since this is the easiest for most places to update when they are open.
15+ Date Ideas in Lansing, MI
February 5, 2021 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

You don't have to wait for Valentine's Day or Sweetest Day to enjoy a couple's get-out-of-the-house excursion in Lansing. Hold hands during a nature stroll or choose a heart-pumping activity like racing go carts. If that's not your speed, how about a traditional upscale dinner and a delightful overnight? We’ve gathered up some fun, romantic and unique ideas for you. Plan your next date in Greater Lansing, Michigan.
Whether you bike it, run it, walk it, roller blade it, or just take the dogs out for a leisurely stroll on it, the Lansing River Trail is one of Lansing's most treasured assets.
Acts of Kindness, Ingenuity and Virtual Tours in Greater Lansing
March 23, 2020 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

Amid the stress, strife and seclusion during the past couple of weeks, the Lansing community has displayed not only a heart of gold but also a spirit that can’t be beat. We are comprised of neighborhoods full of kindness and compassion, looking out for each other especially those less fortunate and our vulnerable population. We are also people who know how to make do with what we have and nimbly switch our focus at a moment’s notice.

The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) shares the global concerns over the
Top Spots to Take the Kids to Eat in Lansing
February 14, 2020 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

Looking for family-friendly dining in the Lansing area? We've chosen some of our favorites. Some may
Cozy Up - Fireplaces in Lansing
January 24, 2020 by Lori Lanspeary, CTA

Where in Greater Lansing is the best place to warm up on a cold and blustery winter day? We’ve
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