Lansing Forum: should we stay in Lansing or Grand Rapids?

We will be going around the 7th of June.

If you are visiting a family member in Lansing, I would stay in Lansing, East Lansing or Okemos. The Michigan State University campus is stunning in the summer. Botanical gardens are everywhere and the children's garden is a lot of fun. The State Capitol is beautiful and worthy of a tour. The Michigan Historical Museum will give you a good taste of Michigan history and is a lot of fun!

As for hotel recommendations, my favorite hotel has got to be Kellogg Center right on the MSU campus. It is run through the MSU school of hospitality. It is a beautiful hotel that provides wonderful views of the campus.

Enjoy! Moms

Thanks a lot that is great information! I would have never found out about the University by myself.

No problem. I think you would have found out about the University as soon as you arrived in Lansing. It is a major industry in the Lansing area and a major source of culture and entertainment in the area. I'm glad you found out about it now though as it is fun to plan things to do around campus. I'll search the forum for an earlier post regarding all there is to do in Lansing. I think it is from last summer. I'll get back to you.

Enjoy Chicago, a great city, and the Lansing area. Moms

Found it! It wasn't on the forum but on the Things to Do section. Enjoy!

tripadvisor.com/Travel-g42391-s410/Lansing:M…

Moms

thanks very much!

After this post (I have seen others like it) I think I will make plans to stay on the MSU campus and see the things we have not seen down there. :)

momstravel, what is the zoo in Lansing like these days?

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