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Overview
Greater Lansing is famous for the three Cs, cars, the capital, and the campus at Michigan State University. Although almost half a million people call the Greater Lansing area home, Lansing offers a small-town atmosphere while featuring ample city comforts. Learn how to take on the “Ultimate Carnivore Food Challenge,” where to find art from world-renowned artists, and how you can reach tranquility in the serenity of a Japanese Garden.
Native Lansingite and resident of South Lansing, Amy Piper is the source to maximize your visit offering adventures in nature, foodie fun, a thriving arts scene, and rich cultural history, everyone will find something to pique their interest in Lansing, Michigan.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781681063201 |
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| Publisher: | Reedy press, LLC. |
| Publication date: | 09/15/2021 |
| Series: | 100 Things to Do Before You Die |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Sales rank: | 1,092,750 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Food and Drink
1 Experience a Tatami Room at SanSu Sushi & Cocktails 2
2 Sip a Glass of Wine at Burgdorf's Winery 3
3 Grab a Pizza at DeLuca's 4
4 Enjoy a Drink at Red Cedar Spirits 5
5 Taste Some Vodka from American Fifth 6
6 Enjoy a Char-Grilled Steak at the State Room Restaurant and Lounge 8
7 Accept the Ultimate Carnivore Food Challenge at Meat Southern BBQ and Carnivore Cuisine 10
8 Sample the Middle East at Zaytoon 12
9 Experience an Out-of-This-World Pizza at The Cosmos 14
10 Appreciate a Romantic Evening at The English Inn 16
11 Warm Up with a Bowl of Soup at the Soup Spoon Cafe 18
12 Celebrate at Capital Prime 19
13 Grab a Cuppa Joe 20
14 Get it To Go from a Food Truck 22
15 Dine Farm-to-Table at Red Haven 24
16 Buy and Fry at Eastside Fish Fry and Grill 25
17 Pick Up One of America's Best Sandwiches at Saddleback BBQ 26
18 Meet at the Intersection of Vietnamese and BBQ at Capital City BBQ 28
19 Grab a Tort a at Pablo's 29
20 Devour a Piece of Pie at Sweetie-licious Bakery Cafe 30
21 Experience Michigan Ingredients at American Bistro 32
22 Sample French-American Cuisine at EnVie 33
23 Brunch at Beggar's Banquet 34
24 Have a Spiritual Experience at Sanctuary Spirits 35
25 Order a Craft Beer at Looking Glass Brewing Company 36
26 Devour Comfort Food at Tavern 109 37
27 Chill with a Couple of Beers at Lansing Brewing Company 38
28 Throw Back a Cold One at EagleMonk Pub and Brewery 40
29 Eat Breakfast at Golden Harvest 42
30 Sample Some Michigan Favorites at Bordeaux 43
Music and Entertainment
31 Listen to the Music at the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival 46
32 Spend an Evening at the Lansing Symphony Orchestra 47
33 Get into the Christmas Spirit at Silver Bells in the City 48
34 Watch a Performance at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts 49
35 Stargaze at Abrams Planetarium 50
36 Take a Ride at High Caliber Karting and Entertainment 51
37 Gaze at the Night Sky at the Michigan State University Observatory 52
38 Catch a Performance at the Williamston Theatre 53
39 Strum Along on Mighty Uke Day 54
40 Sip Some Cider at Uncle John's Cider Mill and Fruit House Winery 55
41 Pick Apples at Country Mill 56
42 Be a Tourist in Your Own Town 57
43 Become a Pinball Wizard at the Grid Arcade and Bar 58
44 Step Back in Time on the Michigan Princess Riverboat 60
45 Smell the Flowers at the W J. Beal Botanical Garden 62
46 Escape Reality at Spare Time Entertainment Center 63
47 Enjoy a Free Summer Concert Around Town 64
48 Watch a Performance at the Riverwalk Theatre 66
49 Pet Some Animals at the Peacock Road Family Farm 67
Sports and Recreation
50 Go Nuts at Jackson® Field™ 70
51 Expand Your Senses at Impression 5 Science Center 71
52 Go on Safari at Potter Park Zoo 72
53 Pitch a Tent at Sleepy Hollow State Park 73
54 Bring Stories to Life at Michigan State University 4-H Children's Garden 74
55 Build a Sandcastle at the Beach in Lake Lansing Park-South and North 75
56 Paddle a Canoe at Burchfield Park 76
57 Dash Through the Splash Pad at Hawk Island Park 78
58 Bike the Lansing River Trail 80
59 Jam with the Lansing Derby Vixens 81
60 Go to See the Ledges at Fitzgerald Park 82
61 Play a Round of Golf at Eagle Eye Golf Collection 84
62 Play Forest Akers Golf Course 86
63 Wiggle Your Toes in the Sand at Rotary Park 87
64 Enjoy an Afternoon at Harris Nature Center 88
65 Take a Hike at Woldumar Nature Center 89
66 Learn about Nature at the Fenner Nature Center 90
67 Hit the Target at Demmer Shooting Sports Education & Training Center 91
68 Rent a Kayak at River Town Adventures 92
History and Culture
69 Pick Up Some Art at the East Lansing Art Festival 96
70 Drive Over to the R. E. Olds Transportation Museum 97
71 Tour the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum 98
72 Discover Architectural Details at the Capitol Building 99
73 Travel Back in Time at Meridian Historical Village 100
74 Breathe Life into History at the Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center 101
75 Walk Lansing Community College Sculpture Walk 102
76 Discover Michigan Women Forward #Herstory (formerly Michigan Women's Historical Center) 103
77 Have Your Day in Court at the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center 104
78 Keep Tribal Heritage Alive at the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center 105
79 See the Historic Ingham County Courthouse 106
80 Uncover New Things at the MSU Museum 107
81 Meditate at Shigematsu Memorial Garden 108
82 Ride the Polar Express at the Steam Railroading Institute 109
83 Uncover Michigan's Backstory at the Michigan History Center 110
84 Explore Eaton County's Museum at Courthouse Square 112
85 Discover All Around the African World Museum and Resource Center 113
Shopping and Fashion
86 Go Nuts at the Peanut Shop 116
87 Shop Till You Drop at the Eastwood Towne Center 117
88 Play with Fire and Molten Glass at Fireworks Glass Studios 118
89 Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth at Mitten Raised Bakery 119
90 Expand Your Wine Collection at Dusty's Cellar 120
91 Make a Meal Using Ingredients from the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store 121
92 Sample Some Chocolate at Oh Mi Organics 122
93 Gift a Box of Fabiano's Candies 123
94 Check Out Old Town 124
95 Munch Some Cravings Gourmet Popcorn 126
96 Purchase Some Menswear at Kositchek's 127
97 Experience a Museum-Like Gallery at Saper Galleries and Custom Framing 128
98 Purchase a Michigan Product at Old Town General Store 129
99 Talk to the Animals at Preuss Pets 130
100 Listen to the Music at Elderly instruments 131
Activities by Season 133
Suggested Itineraries 135
Index 139