Lansing offers a unique, affordable lifestyle in the heart of Michigan state. Surrounded by both the Grand River and Red Cedar River, Lansing boasts an enormous amount of recreation opportunities for year-round entertainment and fun. Celebrate springtime by taking the whole family to Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo, open 365 days a year and featuring all your favorite zoo animals, including lions, monkeys, and black rhinos. Kayak down Lansing’s rivers during Michigan’s hot summer days or take a trip to Hawk Island Park for pedal boat rentals, sand volleyball, and beachside relaxation. Burchfield Park offers sledding and tubing in the winter and hosts tube rentals and a winter snack bar. Lansing City Hall Plaza boasts a 3,300 square-foot ice skating rink, complete with benches, heaters, and colorful lights.
Not wanting to brave the rain or cold? Take a trip over to the Michigan History Museum to learn about Michigan’s growth from the Ice Age through the 20th century. Sensory adventures await at Impression 5 Science Center, complete with a 2-story water room, bubble room, and giant light wall. High Caliber Karting provides two indoor racing tracks, an arcade, and axe throwing to take your indoor escapades to the next level!
Lansing is the home of a bountiful food, beverage, and local shop scene, from the historical, nostalgic feel of Old Town to Food Network-famous restaurants. Explore farm-to-table cuisine at Soup Spoon Cafe or grab a bite from one of Lansing’s numerous food trucks. The Makers & Shakers Trail invites residents to sample local beers, wines, and liquors from producers throughout Lansing and central Michigan.
Are you leaning toward making Lansing, Michigan your new hometown? Eastbrook Homes’ Shadow Glen community offers single-family homes on over 30 acres of open space conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Lansing. Connect with us here for your personalized Shadow Glen model home tour or learn more about the great reasons why the Greater Lansing Area could be your next home with Eastbrook Homes’ Lansing Summer Guide!
