DISCOVER LANSING | Lansing

Discover Lansing

The city of Lansing, Michigan holds something for everyone. When in Lansing, one doesn’t have to choose between playing 18 holes of golf with friends or strolling down the streets of downtown and visiting breweries, boutiques, and restaurants—their trip can encompass a wide range of activities, as the local area boasts an abundance of unique attractions within close proximity to one another. In Lansing, one can plan a vacation with sight-seeing, activities, and new experiences that every person in their travel party will enjoy. Visitors to the city can catch a Lansing Lugnuts’

baseball game at Jackson Field baseball stadium or cheer on the Spartans at a Michigan State University game. e State Capitol building, and museums such as the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum and Michigan History Museum await those hoping to indulge themselves in the history of the area. Although it does not have the largest footprint, Lansing o ers endeavors that fuel just about all interests, granting a similar feel to traveling in a big city, accommodating parties both big and small.

“Lansing is a surprise; nobody expects Lansing,” said Lori Lanspeary, CTA, manager of social media and leisure marketing at Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.

“I think people think of Lansing as the home of politics, and living here, I never think of that. ere is so much to see and do in the region that people are always surprised when they get back here and they are like, ‘oh my gosh, I didn’t realize there is all this stu to do.’ at makes me happy,” Lanspeary added.

With more than 20 wineries, breweries, and distilleries, the Makers & Shakers trail invites newcomers of the city to take a tasting tour of the area’s libations, carrying a stamp card that

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can be marked with each stop and turned in for a free commemorative gi once they’ve visited at least 12 of the locations.

Just outside of Lansing’s downtown core, East Lansing is home to Michigan State University, as well as bars and accommodations that can be entertaining for alumni of the school, according to Lanspeary. A new hotel to the area, Graduate East Lansing, overlooks Spartan Stadium and is charged with campus spirit throughout, making it a popular overnight booking for fans of the university.

Eastwood Towne Center, an entertainment complex featuring shopping and dining opportunities, is nearby to many of Lansing’s more popular golf courses, providing golfers and the rest of their travel group an ideal place to explore the shops or connect over drinks and food a er playing a round.

“Greater Lansing’s gol ng options come with an up-north Michigan feel to them, but they are super a ordable. You have got championship holes with municipal course pricing. e golf is great, but the area’s add-ons are even better,” Lanspeary said.

Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center’s collection of premier golf properties are some of the most well-known courses Lansing has to o er, including: Eagle Eye Golf Club, a rolling links style championship course; Hawk Hollow, which o ers 27 holes to play over a 500-acre track; Woodside, a 12-hole course located less than three miles from Eagle Eye and Hawk Hollow; Little Hawk Putting Course, an 18hole natural grass putting course; e Falcon, a nine hole course; and Timber Ridge.

Some of the other popular courses in the area are Forest Akers Golf Courses, where Michigan State University golf teams host their home games, as well as Groesbeck Golf Course, which runs at a more a ordable price point. Lansing’s expansive collection of local golf courses grants the opportunity to play a wide variety of routing during one’s vacation in the city, and a er gol ng, guests of Lansing can explore the other nearby attractions.

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Lush fairways, immaculate greens and challenging approach shots make Greater Lansing a truly memorable Midwestern golf destination. Book your getaway today! Love Lansing like a local and we promise, you’ll love Lansing as much as we do!

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