10 Things to do in Ingham County That You Shouldn't Miss

November 30, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Ingham County, United States including Michigan State University, Michigan State Capitol, Michigan History Center, River Trail, Impression 5 Science Center, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, Cooley Law School Stadium, Hawk Island Park, Potter Park Zoo, The Michigan Princess.
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1. Michigan State University

220 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824-3407 +1 517-355-1855 http://www.msu.edu/
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5.0 based on 325 reviews

Michigan State University

MSU's huge country-like campus offers a lovely setting for running, biking or just hanging out, and also has places to visit, like the Beal Botanical Gardens, Sanford Natural Area, the 70,000-capacity Spartan football stadium, an art center, planetarium and, of course, the MSU Dairy Store for ice cream.

Reviewed By brade288

Amazing Experience!! Visited the MSU campus for a college visit and absolutely everything was positive. We have been corresponding with the school for about three months as my son is an accepted student. Our first experience was with LARRY ALTERMAN. He is the recruiter in our area. From his accepted students orientation to following up to see how our visit went, Larry is a wealth of MSU knowledge. Straight forward, informative, answered every question and spoke to the students as a parent would. He is truly amazing. The day of the tour we all met at Brody Square for lunch complements of MSU. This was accompanied by a presentation an Q&A on everything MSU. After this we took the walking tour of campus with KRISTIN. She gave a well informed tour from the students perspective. Very informative and knowledgeable. Her phrases "Cool, cool" and "Let's rock and roll" will stay in our heads. She was full of energy and a terrific guide. MEGAN in the advisors office at the business school and MADDIE, a student from the advisors office were both consistent with all information from their perspectives. I kept waiting for someone to trip up and change my opinion of this whole experience but it never happened. It was an A+++ all the way through. The campus is large but manageable for a Big10 school. Almost had a small school feel. We visited academic buidlings, dorms, wellness facilities, Spartan Stadium, etc. Wear comfortable shoes and definitely dress warm in the winter. As we have been through the college experience prior with our other kids, the MSU experience was by far the most informative and stress free from all the schools we have ever dealt with. Amazing follow up from everyone which is rare these days. Definitely the best college experience ever!!

2. Michigan State Capitol

Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 +1 517-373-2353 http://capitol.michigan.gov/Tours/
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4.5 based on 339 reviews

Michigan State Capitol

Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1992, this building has served as Michigan's seat of state government since its completion in 1879.

Reviewed By Disneybus - Pittsgrove, United States

We did a self tour of this magnificent capitol. You enter on the ground floor which is very much like a basement providing little hint of the splendors above. The capitol is done with Victorian elegance and opulence. There are magnificent chandeliers, and the rotunda and inner dome are beautifully decorated with elaborate hand-painted designs, as are the walls and ceilings throughout the Capitol. As a cost saving measure almost all the wood trim appears to be walnut but most of it is inexpensive woods, carefully hand painted to mimic walnut. The impressive grandiose House of Representatives and Senate Chambers are located on the third floor and are accessible to the public. We particularly liked the glass coats-of-arms for each state in the chamber ceiling. We've toured several state capitols, and this one is certainly impressive and well represents Michigan. Of note - there is no capitol parking lot - it's all street!

3. Michigan History Center

702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915-1609 +1 517-335-2573 [email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/mhc
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4.5 based on 221 reviews

Michigan History Center

***Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Archives of Michigan and the museums and historic sites in the Michigan History Museum System are closed to the public until further notice.*** The Michigan History Center fosters curiosity, enjoyment and inspiration rooted in Michigan's stories. Home to both the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan History Museum, the Michigan History Center offers experiences for visitors of all ages and interests. There is no admission charge for the museum on Sundays. There is no admission charge for the Archives of Michigan. The Archives are open 1:00 - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, and 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday.

Reviewed By 350randyc - Austin, United States

One of the very best state museums in the country. We visited on a Sunday when admission is free and guests are few. Avoid during school trip visits. I recommend two hours. There is a rich history in Michigan.

4. River Trail

Lansing, MI 48912 ‎ http://lansingrivertrail.org/map/node
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4.5 based on 94 reviews

River Trail

Reviewed By Chelz1111 - Lansing, United States

I love walking the rivertrail all through town, love to bring my dog with me and look at all the cool art all along the trail. The trail is huge so you can get to it from all sorts of spots. Great for biking and rollerblading too

5. Impression 5 Science Center

200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933-1914 +1 517-485-8116 http://www.impression5.org/
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

Impression 5 Science Center

Interactive museum engages all five senses in the exploration, understanding and appreciation of the wonders of physical science.

Reviewed By bunnyyoop - Bluffton, United States

My 3 yr old granddaughter was invited to a birthday party here and what a great time. So much to see and touch and interact with. It’s well run and clean and full of interesting exhibits. A great place to come with the family.

6. R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

240 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933-1905 +1 517-372-0529 [email protected] http://reoldsmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

From rare vehicles like REO, Star, Durant, and Viking to classic Oldsmobiles, buggies, bicycles, aviation endeavors, trucks and engines- enjoy the excitement of transportation history! See why we are rated one of "The Ten Best Automobile Museums in the United States" exhibiting a small collection, by Car Collector Magazine.

Reviewed By SilverFZ

A terrific way to spend a few hours if industrial history is your interest. We'll worth the admission of $7 . If you're a car buff or an engine fan this will be worth your time. Easy parking .

7. Cooley Law School Stadium

505 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-1148 +1 517-485-0463 http://www.lansinglugnuts.com
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Cooley Law School Stadium

8. Hawk Island Park

1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910-3615 +1 517-676-2233 http://pk.ingham.org/ThingstoDo/SnowTubingatHawkIsland.aspx
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Hawk Island Park

9. Potter Park Zoo

1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912-1646 +1 517-483-4222 http://www.potterparkzoo.org/
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4.0 based on 422 reviews

Potter Park Zoo

Visit more than 100 species of animals, many of which are endangered, including Black Rhinos, Siberian Tigers, Red Pandas and Snow Leopards.

Reviewed By rebeccasI2111LT

This sweet little zoo is great for families and small children. It has a petting area and a wide variety of animals. There are pony and camel rides. We usually take 1-2 hours to see the animals and take pictures. There are also picnic grounds and play areas outside the zoo. Highly recommend.

10. The Michigan Princess

Grand River Park, Lansing, MI 48917 +1 517-627-2154 [email protected] http://www.michiganprincess.com/
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

The Michigan Princess

The Michigan Princess offers a wide variety of entertainment and meals all while cruising the beautiful grand river. We feature salsa dancing, blues cruise, disco, inter active murder mystery dinner just to name a few. You can purchase just one ticket for one of our public events or rent the whole boat! We also host private events including: weddings, class reunions, proms, corporate outings, anniversary's, and baby showers just to name a few.

Reviewed By timmy026

We were welcomed aboard on the lunch cruise by the chef, met the captain, had an amazing & hot turkey dinner. . .vegetarians would have been pleased by the meal. The banjo band asked for requests from each person at the tables & knew songs from the 40's to the present. . .they were unbelievable! The captain shared a history of the boat and company. ..very interesting and humorous. The cruise was multi-generational . . .a great way to spend the afternoon. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to kick back, relax & enjoy the river.

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