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Rolling hills of green and vast corn fields adorned with red barns are complemented by urban shopping, theatres and entertainment. Mid-Michigan can suit just about any lifestyle.
In the heart of Mid-Michigan is Lansing, the Capital City. Lansing’s downtown area is dominated by state government buildings including the State Capitol. The Downtown is undergoing a revitalization and experiencing significant growth. Restaurants, retail stores and residential developments have made downtown Lansing a hot spot. The Lansing City Market, one of the oldest operating farm markets in the United States, is located in downtown Lansing. Located north of downtown is historic Old Town. With its beautiful buildings and artsy feel, Old Town is the perfect location for the annual Jazz Festival and Blues Festival. Lansing also has an active Performing Arts community and a wide range of entertainment options, including the Lansing Lugnuts.
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Just to the east of the Capitol City is East Lansing. East Lansing is home to Michigan State University (MSU), known as the pioneer land grant college. MSU is the only university in the United States with three medical schools – Colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine. Residents with an interest in academics would be well suited for training in the Mid-Michigan region. Area residencies are either sponsored by MSU or have MSU faculty filling the role of key faculty. Residents in our region develop close relationships with the academic departments, faculty, and researchers.
Lansing and East Lansing offer a wide variety of entertainment options. Click here to find out about arts, movies, dining and other local events. Area restaurants can also be found by category on the lower right side of this restaurant listing. Learn more about things to do and see around town here.
Additionally, the capital area offers many opportunities for shopping, including The Meridian Mall, The Lansing Mall and The Eastwood Towne Center. The popular Tanger Outlet Mall is also located only 30 miles east of Lansing.
Museums and art galleries are also well-represented throughout the greater Lansing area, which is home to the Michigan Historical Museum, Impression 5, the Kresge Art Museum, Saper Galleries, Scene Metrospace and the Creole Gallery.
For movie enthusiasts, Celebration Cinema in south Lansing is home to the area's IMAX theater, and some of the premier movie theater chains in the country have a presence in Mid-Michigan.
Other unique entertainment options throughout the Capital City include: Lansing Symphony Orchestra, BoarsHead Theater, Riverwalk Theater, Turner Dodge Houseand Common Ground Festival.
East Lansing also hosts the East Lansing Art Festival and the Great Lakes Folk Festival. Both festivals occur annually and offer excellent opportunities for all ages to enjoy local art, music and food.
In addition, there is a wide variety of on-campus events available through Michigan State University. From Spartan athletic events to year-round Broadway shows at the Wharton Center, there is always something fun and exciting to do at Michigan State.
Housing:
The Mid-Michigan region has affordable housing in a number of communities, including: Lansing, East Lansing, Delta Township, Dewitt, Bath, Laingsburg, Haslett-Meridian Township, Okemos-Meridian Township, Holt-Delhi Township, Mason, Grand Ledge,
and Williamston.
There are also many apartments available. The Apartment Guide and Apartment Locator can help you find the right place for you. An extensive list of Lansing area realtors is available here.
You can also find information about
MD roommates, homes for rent and search for accommodations for your move to the Mid-Michigan area at MovingDocs.com.
Schools and daycare options:
Mid-Michigan is home to some of the best school districts in the state. We have links to the local schools below, and our area has a wide range of Community Events. A categorized and searchable listing of community events can be found here. Local school districts include Lansing, East Lansing, Waverly, Haslett,
Okemos, Holt, Grand Ledge, DeWitt, Bath, Mason, Laingsburg and Williamston.
Mid-Michigan also has abundant daycare options, including daycares affiliated with Sparrow-- Sparrow Childtime Learning Center and Michigan State--Spartan Child Development Center. Two other popular daycares are Eastminster Child Development Center and EC3 Educational Childcare Centers.
Other considerations:
The Lansing area is home to many different places of worship, including Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church,
the Bharatiya Temple of
Lansing, Kehillat Israel,
Congregation Shaarey Zedek and the Islamic Center of Lansing. A city wide search for churches is available here.
There are also many local opportunities promoting individual health and well-being. Michigan State University offers students, faculty and alumni access to intramural sports and recreation facilities. MSU's IM buildings offer users a wide variety of exercise and fitness classes, as well as indoor tracks and workout equipment. Find out about other area health clubs here.
Local
The greater Lansing area has many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The Lansing River Trail is a great attraction for walking, roller blading, and biking with eight miles of paved trail. Woldumar Nature Center offers an interactive outdoor experience for people of all ages. Additionally, we have two local parks that feature splashpads for kids-- Hawk Island and the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center. You can also enjoy Lake Lansing.
Other local opportunities to enjoy nature include Burchfield Park and Fenner Nature Center, as well as the Potter Park Zoo, the MSU Children's Garden, the MSU Bug House, the beautiful Grand Ledges and the Harris Nature Center.
Across Mid-Michigan
Mid-Michigan offers a great outdoor experience for every season. Groomed snowmobile and ski trails turn into beautiful hiking trails in the summer. The Great Lakes are an awesome sight and a tremendous resource, but there is more to Michigan than the Great Lakes when it comes to water activities. For local boating enthusiasts we have the Michigan Princess, and anglers can find the right spot for fishing as well. There is a plethora of rivers, streams and smaller lakes for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing. Biking opportunities also abound in Mid-Michigan, including BMX trails.
Additionally, Michigan Adventure offers outdoor water and amusement park fun for the whole family.
Winter sports are not forgotten-- there are many nearby ski resorts, snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing trails.
Motor sports are also well represented in Mid-Michigan with the Spartan Speedway and Michigan
International
Speedway (MIS). MIS features two NASCAR races every year.
Being in Mid-Michigan also affords you the luxury of "getting away" for a weekend trip. You can use Travel Michigan and Pure Michigan to plot a quick and fun getaway.
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There is something for everyone in Lansing--video
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Capitol Building
The greater Lansing area
Another map of mid-Michigan with our communities pinpointed
Lansing River Trail
Lake Michigan
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