VISIT HOME

The Greater Lansing Blog

Tracy Padot
Author
Tracy Padot, CTA

With a disdain for cooking but a love of eating, odds are good that you can find Tracy dining out in one of Greater Lansing’s many diverse restaurants. Luckily her day job as the Chief Marketing Officer provides her the opportunity to explore and promote the area’s popular establishments. Tracy’s favorite question to ask a visitor is “What do you like to eat?” and then offering the perfect place to fit their tastes. Thankfully Tracy’s husband, Tim owns a pizza joint, so they always have a dinner option for their son Nick that the whole family enjoys...and doesn’t involve doing dishes.

During her 20+ year tenure at Choose Lansing/GLCVB, Tracy has been an integral part of strategic planning and promoting the region to visitors of all kinds - embodying the vision to inspire visitors to love Lansing just as much as we do.

5 Ways a DMO Can Help Plan Your Vacation

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 destination's CVB or DMO to help with your travel plans…

Read More arrow right

Budget Friendly Attractions in Greater Lansing

Traveling on a dime? Greater Lansing offers attractions and activities that won't break the bank. Many listed here offer free admission or a nominal admission fee. Check for "free" days and special offers. For example, the Michigan History Museum offers free admission on Sundays. Free Admission…

Read More arrow right

Greater Lansing’s Best Decadent Desserts

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! Chocolates + Candy Cakes + More Unique Bakeries…

Read More arrow right

Lansing ARTPath Offers Walkable Wonders

2020 ARTpath During the summer of 2020, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center and the city of Lansing will partner to bring temporary, site-specific artwork to 19 sites along 3.5 miles of the Lansing River Trail from REO Town to Old Town and through downtown Lansing. ARTpath is a competitive exhibition and features installations by Michigan artists…

Read More arrow right

Hotels Offer Special Rates for First Responders and Medical Personnel

Lodging for First Responders & Medical Personnel Please see the link below for a list of Greater Lansing hotels offering special rates for first responders and medical personnel that may be impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Please contact the hotels directly for more information and to book your stay. Please note that many of these rates are offered for a limited time and restrictions may apply…

Read More arrow right