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More To Explore In '24

This year in Greater Lansing brings in new attractions and restaurants, exciting activities and celebrations, fun-filled things to do and more. Read on for all the happenings around the region! Photography : Andrew Schmidt (header image - at Toscana), Adrienne Cooley, Choose Lansing, Thomas Gennara…

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Date Night Ideas in Greater Lansing

Whether you’re planning a first date or a special evening with your longtime partner, you’ll find a wide variety of options for food, fun, and other date night activities in Greater Lansing. Hold hands during a nature stroll or choose a heart-pumping activity like racing go-carts. If that's not your…

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The Best Holiday Gifts = Experiences

It's that time of year with images of holiday shopping coming at us from all directions. You are barraged online, during commercials, receiving circulars in the mail and somehow discovering various catalogs piled up on the kitchen counter. And YET, its still hard for kids to find just the right…

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Shop Small, Shop Local

Let's shop local! It helps create jobs in the community, keeps money in mid-Michigan, supports small businesses that in turn, give back to the neighborhood and those businesses offer more unique products which keeps communities diverse. It makes everybody a winner! To help guide you on your shopping…

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Ten Reasons Why Your Next Meeting Should be in Greater Lansing

There's a reason that businesses and association groups return to Lansing year after year for conventions and meetings: They know that Michigan's Capital City lays out a welcome mat and goes the extra mile to ensure every element of your visit exceeds expectations. There's a remarkable drive for the…

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Love Lansing's Arts and Culture Like A Local

When you look aroundthe Lansing area, what do you see? Do you see what I see? Colorful murals, cool art installations and beautiful gardens dotting the landscape? And when you want to hear and experience music, film or theater, do you know where to go? Michigan State University campus offers the Wharton Center for Broadway shows, the Broad art shows speak to world wide issues and the Lansing Symphony is a cultural gem. Let's take a look at ALL the places that can enhance your senses and bring music and joy to our lives…

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Acts of Kindness, Ingenuity and Virtual Tours in Greater Lansing

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…

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Top 5 Things to Do at MSU

Back to school season is here and whether you're a student or parent, you're both feeling the anxiousness and excitement of being on Michigan State University's campus. Your college years are full of long nights and great memories but Michigan State has features that make it stand out beyond all the…

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7 ways to unwind after hours, Lansing style

This post was submitted by guest blogger Matt Vande Bunte. You’ve been holed up in a business conference all day and now it’s time to see why your event planners picked Lansing. Whether you’d rather hit the links for the last few hours of sunlight or hit the bar for distinctive craft beer and spirits, Michigan's Capital region can help you relax. The middle of the Mitten has so much to experience you’ll wish your conference would last another day…

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