Location: East Lansing
Top Things to do in East Lansing
The 7 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in East Lansing, Michigan (MI)
East Lansing is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan directly east of Lansing, the state capital. Most of the city is within Ingham County, with the rest in Clinton County. The population was 48,579 at the 2010 census, an increase from 46,420 in 2000. It is best known as the home of Michigan State University.
Restaurants in East Lansing
1. Saper Galleries and Custom Framing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By MarmeladeGypsy - Lansing, United States
At Roy Saper's art gallery, one will find a diverse selection of art from around the world in a variety of media, including photography, mixed media, glass, painting, sculpture, contemporary and traditional. Filled with light, items are well displayed and whether one is buying or just considering, it is certainly worth an art lover's time. (Excellent for gift shopping for someone special.)
2. Wharton Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By CaRrOl055 - White Lake, United States
Had tickets at “Will Call.” Extremely easy to obtain tickets. No waiting. No fuss. We had handicap seating. They opened doors early for us and made sure my husband (who had a scooter) was comfortably placed. We had terrific seats. Very comfortable and excellent acoustics for a musical performance.
3. Ellison Brewery + Spirits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By f0rtin17 - Owosso, United States
The best brewery in Michigan!! Beers for all tastes, some of the best IPAs you will find anywhere. Plus the addition of spirits makes this brewery a can’t miss for all. Bring your own food or a ton of delivery options available
4. Abrams Planetarium
5. Pinball Pete's
6. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 154 reviews
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is an engaged public institution that reflects through art the longstanding global focus of Michigan State University. Expressly dedicated to exploring contemporary culture and ideas through the probing gaze of international artists, the MSU Broad is a place where artists’ ideas, words, and actions create a vibrant center for questioning and understanding the world. Committed to education, experimentation, and study, the MSU Broad is a laboratory for the new, grounded in a deep appreciation for the historical. The MSU Broad is committed to expanding, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting its collection of artwork from ancient cultures to the present day.
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
One of my favorite places to visit! I have been enamored with this Zaha Hadid-designed building since it opened! Both inside and out! The awesome exterior looks different depending on the time of day, time of year, and the weather conditions (saw it in snow for the first time yesterday and loved it!). The interior architecture from the ceiling lines to the slanted windows, the gallery atrium, the stairways, right down to the benches is stunning. Any fan of Zaha Hadid (RIP 2016) or other modern architects will love the building for what it is! MSU is lucky to have it! As for the art, the Broad does not have a display of MSU-owned art, although they do being out individual pieces from The Vault to share (they have works from some of the world's best!). Rather they have curated exhibits from contemporary artists and other exhibitions that tie into MSU through its students in the art program or elsewhere. Some include artworks on loan from other institutions. We were drawn to see the Interstates of Mind exhibit since it explores automobiles and road travel through art and artifacts. We found it thoroughly interesting!! As was the Seeds of Resistance exhibition that highlights seeds and the history of plant and human interdependence (ties in with MSU's agricultural college roots) and related works of art. Since they opened, we've visited once a year and have seen many exhibitions and works of art that we likely would not have sought out but were glad to see and experience. We love that they exhibit a lot of MSU student art too!!
7. Munn Ice Arena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
