Ellen’s guidebook
Food Scene
Good food, casual atmosphere and only 5-10 minute walk from the house!
8 locals recommend
The Watershed
5965 Marsh RdGood food, casual atmosphere and only 5-10 minute walk from the house!
A Haslett restaurant and MSU sports bar for 80 years! Within walking distance of the house.
8 locals recommend
Mayfair Bar
1585 Lake Lansing RdA Haslett restaurant and MSU sports bar for 80 years! Within walking distance of the house.
Great food, live entertainment. Walk a short distance. Eat outdoors overlooking the lake in nice weather!
13 locals recommend
Blue Gill Grill
1591 Lake Lansing RdGreat food, live entertainment. Walk a short distance. Eat outdoors overlooking the lake in nice weather!
Park with hiking and cross country ski trails
Miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, playground. In winter you can rent cross country skiis and enjoy several trails for cross country skiing.
15 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park North
6260 E Lake DrMiles of hiking trails, picnic areas, playground. In winter you can rent cross country skiis and enjoy several trails for cross country skiing.
Grocery store with gas station
Store that carries very large selection of groceries, household items, clothing and gas station. Open every day except December 25.
30 locals recommend
Meijer
6200 S Pennsylvania AveStore that carries very large selection of groceries, household items, clothing and gas station. Open every day except December 25.
Local winery, wine tasting
Adults can tour the winery, taste local wines. A short drive from the house.
9 locals recommend
Burgdorf's Winery
5635 Shoeman RdAdults can tour the winery, taste local wines. A short drive from the house.
Grocery store, very close to the house
Upscale grocery store known for its fresh meat counter and butcher.
6 locals recommend
Monticello's Market & Butcher Block
16912 Marsh RdUpscale grocery store known for its fresh meat counter and butcher.
Park with sandy beach for swimming with lifeguard, changing rooms, playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter
Swimming beach with lifeguards, outdoor concerts in the bandshell, picnic tables, large play and climbing structure for kids, and picnic shelters
22 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park South
1621 Pike StSwimming beach with lifeguards, outdoor concerts in the bandshell, picnic tables, large play and climbing structure for kids, and picnic shelters
City advice
Don't miss
Things to do while in Lansing, MI area
Meridian Township Parks and Trails:
https://www.meridian.mi.us/visitors/parks-and-trails
Meridian Township Historical Village
https://www.meridianhistoricalvillage.org/
Meridian Township Farmer's Market
https://www.meridian.mi.us/visitors/things-to-do/try-our-farmers-market
MSU Horticulture Gardens
https://www.canr.msu.edu/hrt/our_gardens/
MSU Dairy Store (people travel long distances for this):
https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairystore/
Uncle John's Cider Mill:
https://www.ujcidermill.com/
Rose Lake State Wildlife Area:
http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/R