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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 15 attractions in Lansing

Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1992, this building has served as Michigan's seat of state government since its completion in 1879.

Attraction type: Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 15 attractions in Lansing

A river runs through it and a large lake sits in the middle of this over 2,600-acre park that is great for camping and myriad activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing and viewing the plentiful birds and other wildlife.

Attraction type: State park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 15 attractions in Lansing

Visit more than 100 species of animals, many of which are endangered, including Black Rhinos, Siberian Tigers, Red Pandas and Snow Leopards.

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 15 attractions in Lansing

Michigan's story is told, from early civilization to present-day, through a variety of exhibits including "Precontact to 1900" and "Michigan in the Twentieth Century."

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 15 attractions in Lansing
Attraction type: Convention center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 15 attractions in Lansing

The last remaining city-owned mansion in Michigan that isn't a museum.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 15 attractions in Lansing
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 15 attractions in Lansing
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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Small live theater offers performances that are all-ages appropriate, showcasing local and regional visual artists, musicians and performers.

Attraction type: Theater; Art gallery
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Interactive museum engages all five senses in the exploration, understanding and appreciation of the wonders of physical science.

Attraction type: Science museum
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The very first Oldsmobile ever made along with an entire Oldsmobile collection are on display at the museum named after automotive pioneer Ransom Eli Olds, who founded this make of car.

Attraction type: Transportation museum
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
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