Neighborhood & Directions

Busy Downtown spreads out from the Michigan State Capitol, with its glass-floored rotunda and ornate domed roof. The Michigan History Center has interactive exhibits, plus reconstructed interiors of a one-room schoolhouse and a copper mine. There are walking trails and outdoor concerts at Adado Riverfront Park, while global eateries and laid-back craft breweries serving wings and burgers line South Washington Square.

The MSU Broad connects people with art through experiences that inspire curiosity and inquiry. With a focus on the art of our time—in dialogue with the historical—the museum encourages engagement with timely issues of local relevance and global significance. Through a program that features local, national, and international artists, a permanent collection of over 10,000 works, and dynamic public programming, the MSU Broad advances the values of quality, inclusion, and connectivity that are paramount to Michigan State University.

Old Bag of Nails is a Columbus based restaurant group serving Fish & Chips, Burgers, Seafood and great drinks in a friendly pub-style atmosphere. We can see why it's become a quick hit with the locals!

The Potter Park Zoo is a 102-acre zoo located in Lansing, Michigan, within Lansing's Potter Park. Its mission is to Inspire people to conserve animals in the natural world. Potter Park Zoo is the oldest public zoo in Michigan and is currently home to over 160 species of animals.

All roads lead to Spare Time. Spare Time Lansing is Lansing, Michigan’s family fun destination. Perfect for all ages, Spare Time is the ideal location for group events, parties, birthdays, corporate parties, reunions and so much more. We feature: Bowling, Video Game Arcade, Escapology Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing, Bumper Cars and Sand Volleyball.

Michigan State University is one of the top research universities in the world. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.