Amy's Guidebook
Things to Do
MSU Sailing Center
5918 Shaw StRentals of single/double kayaks, canoes & paddleboards, sailing lessons.
Beach, swimming area, grassy sunbathing, summer concessions, paddle boats & Swan boat rental, huge playground, Music in the Park on Fridays, 7pm in summer. Nearby restaurants and convenience store.
22 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park South
1621 Pike StBeach, swimming area, grassy sunbathing, summer concessions, paddle boats & Swan boat rental, huge playground, Music in the Park on Fridays, 7pm in summer. Nearby restaurants and convenience store.
Great walking/running/cross country skiing trails and ski rental, playgrounds, baseball/softball fields, picnic pavillions & rental
15 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park North
6260 E Lake DrGreat walking/running/cross country skiing trails and ski rental, playgrounds, baseball/softball fields, picnic pavillions & rental
Easy in/out boat launch for all types of water craft, plenty of parking, rest rooms
15 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park North
6260 E Lake DrEasy in/out boat launch for all types of water craft, plenty of parking, rest rooms
Lansing Sailing Club
6039 E Lake DrLearn to Sail adult & junior classes, access to club boats
Only 6 miles from MSU. Great sporting events, concerts & college activities
44 locals recommend
Michigan State University
Only 6 miles from MSU. Great sporting events, concerts & college activities
Fun, friendly, affordable public course with putting green and restaurant/snack bar. Carts available.
Meridian Sun Golf Club
1018 Haslett RdFun, friendly, affordable public course with putting green and restaurant/snack bar. Carts available.
Wonderful produce, gifts, desserts, meats and fish. Live music in the summer!
Meridian Township Farmers Market
1982 Central Park DrWonderful produce, gifts, desserts, meats and fish. Live music in the summer!
Local movie theater, Oscar's Bistro located inside and regular and recliner seating.
9 locals recommend
Studio C!
1999 Central Park DrLocal movie theater, Oscar's Bistro located inside and regular and recliner seating.
Locally made wines, peaceful outdoor patio and indoor Tasting room. Wine flights and occasionally live music. Reservations recommended but sometimes walk in can be accommodated.
9 locals recommend
Burgdorf's Winery
5635 Shoeman RdLocally made wines, peaceful outdoor patio and indoor Tasting room. Wine flights and occasionally live music. Reservations recommended but sometimes walk in can be accommodated.
Great cocktails, reasonably priced, locally distilled spirits, fun, casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Red Cedar Spirits
2000 Merritt RdGreat cocktails, reasonably priced, locally distilled spirits, fun, casual, relaxed atmosphere.
Food Scene
Good food, drinks, rooftop bar in summer, music in evenings, TV sports.
13 locals recommend
Blue Gill Grill
1591 Lake Lansing RdGood food, drinks, rooftop bar in summer, music in evenings, TV sports.
Mayfair Bar
1585 Lake Lansing RdGood food, small local hangout, rooftop bar and music, TV sports.
The Watershed
5965 Marsh RdGreat BBQ & food, drinks, weekend live music, outdoor patio.
Fernando's Café
1587 Haslett RdGood breakfast & lunch, open 7am-2pm
Blondie's Barn
5640 Marsh RdFun atmosphere, good breakfast & lunch, open 7am-2pm
Best hard packed ice cream near the South park, snacks, cold drinks & laundry facilities.
Quality Dairy Store
500 E Saginaw StBest hard packed ice cream near the South park, snacks, cold drinks & laundry facilities.
Excellent gourmet deli, grocery store & meat counter. Brats, steaks, chicken and prepared salads are a must. Mmmm!
6 locals recommend
Monticello's Market & Butcher Block
16912 Marsh RdExcellent gourmet deli, grocery store & meat counter. Brats, steaks, chicken and prepared salads are a must. Mmmm!
Ellie's Country Kitchen
130 East Grand River AvenueLocal favorite for all day breakfast! Casual atmosphere, comfort food.
Shopping
Rite Aid
1004 E Michigan AveConvenient nearby drug store, cold drinks and snacks, pharmacy.
Very large grocery, clothing, hardware, sports equipment, etc. Anything you need, you can probably find here.
30 locals recommend
Meijer
6200 S Pennsylvania AveVery large grocery, clothing, hardware, sports equipment, etc. Anything you need, you can probably find here.
Indoor go carts & activities, Macy's, JCPenney's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bath & Body Works, etc
32 locals recommend
Meridian Mall
1982 W Grand River RdIndoor go carts & activities, Macy's, JCPenney's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bath & Body Works, etc
Evening and rainy day activities
City Limits East
2120 E Saginaw HwyBowling & good restaurant
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
750 E Shaw LnBroadway shows, theater and music.
Sun Theatre
150 W Grand River AveQuaint smalltown theater in adorable Williamston. Inexpensive tickets & snacks!
Indoor go Karting, are throwing arcade games
13 locals recommend
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
1982 W Grand River RdIndoor go Karting, are throwing arcade games
So much fun! Challenging (or easier, if you ask staff for help) Not scary. Changing themes, never boring.
Challenges East Lansing Adventure Escape Rooms
3044 E Lake Lansing RdSo much fun! Challenging (or easier, if you ask staff for help) Not scary. Changing themes, never boring.