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Elderly Instruments
Category:
Instruments
1100 N Washington Ave
Lansing,
Michigan 48906
(517) 372-7880
Elderly Instruments is a UNIQUE and wonderful music store. They have Instruments, lessons,...
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Elderly Instruments is a UNIQUE and wonderful music store. They have Instruments, lessons, recordings, music and knowledgeable staff all arranged in different rooms of the building.. Take an afternoon and browse, ask questions AND get answers! Elderly's has performances, too. AND they have catalogs...ask to get on their mailing list.
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We stop here often on our way to Grandma's. I'm so gld we discovered it, because it's on a par...
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We stop here often on our way to Grandma's. I'm so gld we discovered it, because it's on a par with many expensive museums, and I can't believe it's free. Tax dollars at work for something I enjoy - what a treat!
I'm from Indiana but I find it fascinating anyway, as much of it doesn't seem Michigan-specific. Rather, it's a look through the history of much of the US. I love the scenes from the '60s and '70s; I noticed many items I had as a child. Also there are recreated movie theaters, schoolrooms, etc. - it's a very hands-on, fun place for kids.
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State Capitol
Category:
Amusement Parks
Lansing,
Michigan 48901
(517) 373-1630
Michigan's capitol has been completely restored and is absolutely beautiful. It is modeled after...
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Michigan's capitol has been completely restored and is absolutely beautiful. It is modeled after the US capitol with Dome and chambers of the legislature on each side. There are also offices of the Governor and former Supreme Court chambers. Tours start in the basement and are free. If you are from Michigan and the legislature is in session you can leave a note with one of the sergent-at-arms (red coats) for your representative or senator and then they will greet you from the floor of the legislature. You can watch the session from the gallery above the chamber. Check out the portiats of former governors in the rotunda. Oh and be sure to stare up into the dome for at least five minutes, you will be amazed by what you see!
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Jam Music
Category:
Music Stores
3928 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing,
Michigan 48917
(517) 321-8811
Jam music has one of the most knowledgeable staffs that I have ever come across. Not only do they...
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Jam music has one of the most knowledgeable staffs that I have ever come across. Not only do they have recent music from today but they also have the sources to locate those hard to find albums. The staff at JAM Music has been around for over 12 years or more. Jeff Morce and Chris Fulkener will be more than happy to help you with any questions you have.
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I got a few things I really like to do in Ann Arbor and this is one of them! I hope you like bugs,...
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I got a few things I really like to do in Ann Arbor and this is one of them! I hope you like bugs, because bugs rule here!
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THis is the ultimate place to find a special gift for the lady friend in your life. The Owner,...
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THis is the ultimate place to find a special gift for the lady friend in your life. The Owner, very attractive I need to add, helped me pick out the perfect gift for my girlfriend. My girlfriend loved it and thought it was the best gift I had ever given her in eight years. Definitely would recommend shopping at October Moon.
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Lansing Lugnuts
Category:
Baseball & Softball Clubs
505 E Michigan Ave
Lansing,
Michigan 48912
(517) 485-4500
Catching a game at Oldsmobile Park is a relaxing, family friendly way to spend a summer afternoon...
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Catching a game at Oldsmobile Park is a relaxing, family friendly way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. The tickets are reasonable, parking is close, the players seem to actually care about each game (considering they are trying to move up in the minors towards the major leagues) and they have some fun promotions.
Thursday nights feature extremely cheap beer, mixing two American traditions into one.
Overall, I'd highly recommend checking them out if you get the chance.
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Ncg Eastwood Cinemas
Category:
Movie Theaters
Lake Lansing Rd & US 127
Lansing,
Michigan 48911
(517) 316-9100
This place is just what a big movie cinema should be. Their building is very nice, open and...
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This place is just what a big movie cinema should be. Their building is very nice, open and overall a pleasant experience. The inside of the theater is very comfortable and the quality of the experience and the sound are alot better than other local places. They also offer alot more movie showings than other local places.
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Potter Park Zoo
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing,
Michigan 48912
(517) 702-4730
Potter Park Zoo is a 19-acre zoo very close to downtown Lansing. Because it is small, it is an...
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Potter Park Zoo is a 19-acre zoo very close to downtown Lansing. Because it is small, it is an easy walk for little kids, who won't get tired or cranky like they do walking through a big zoo, such as San Diego or even Detroit's zoo. Although it is small, it is a high-quality zoo accredited by the Assoc. of Zoos and Aquariums (only 10% of animal parks in the USA are accredited). You can see many rare animals, such as Siberian Tigers, Red Pandas, Black Rhinos, Tamarin Monkeys, and Grey Wolves. The zoo is currently undergoing a renaissance, and new exhibits are starting to be completed. For example, the zoo has a new river otter exhibit where you can see otters swimming on the other side of a large window. There is also a small but nicely done coral reef exhibit.
Potter Park has lots of fun stuff for kids, too. There are camel and pony rides during the summer, and the zoo offers classes for kids all year round. Just outside the zoo is a park next to the Red Cedar River. Here, you will find picnic tables and a big playground for kids, too.
The zoo has many special events scheduled throughout the year. During the winter holidays, there is Wonderland of Lights, which lasts from Thanksgiving through the end of the year. There is also Boo at the Zoo for Halloween, Migratory Bird Day, a yearly 5K fund raising run, and the Big Zoo Party.
Potter Park Zoo is in the middle of a densely-wooded area, and so in the heat of summer it is still nice and shady, and in the fall and spring it is quite lovely (gardens are found throughout the zoo). In the winter, because attendance is lower, there is free admission, but you can still see most of the animals.
In short, for a small zoo, Potter Park in Lansing offers a quality time for everybody.
Pros: Beautiful setting, lots of interesting animals, small size so easy to walk through
Cons: Some exhibits are showing their age
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This cozy theater has great acoustics being in the round. The shows are top notch and generally...
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This cozy theater has great acoustics being in the round. The shows are top notch and generally more local venues. The prices are always good and you do get the feeling you are in a larger theater when the lights go out. They try to do a lot of different kinds of shows and local artists can get involved. Also a great place for up and coming writers and directors to get a start.
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