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The birthplace of the Oldsmobile and Michigan's automotive center, Lansing offers visitors a number of car-related sites like plant tours and automobile museums, but there are other forces driving this capital city. On the political side, there's the award-winning State Capitol Building, completely restored in 1992, where tourists are wowed by the glass-floor rotunda and acres of decorative handpainted surfaces. The Michigan Historical Museum, which boasts a great collection of items from... more » The birthplace of the Oldsmobile and Michigan's automotive center, Lansing offers visitors a number of car-related sites like plant tours and automobile museums, but there are other forces driving this capital city. On the political side, there's the award-winning State Capitol Building, completely restored in 1992, where tourists are wowed by the glass-floor rotunda and acres of decorative handpainted surfaces. The Michigan Historical Museum, which boasts a great collection of items from Michigan's past, including a recreated copper mine, will please history buffs. Children and families will enjoy taking a camel ride at the Potter Park Zoo or spending the day biking through Sleepy Hollow State Park. On the cultural side, the nearby campus of Michigan State University is a must-see for the Kresge Museum and for the beautiful campus itself. Entertaining and educational attractions, great shopping, fabulous restaurants and a variety of affordable accommodations make Lansing worth the ride. « less
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Nov
44°F 6°C
29°F -1°C
2 in 5 cm
Dec
33°F 0°C
19°F -7°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
27°F -2°C
13°F -10°C
1 in 4 cm
Feb
32°F 0°C
16°F -8°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
39°F 3°C
22°F -5°C
2 in 4 cm
Apr
55°F 12°C
33°F 0°C
2 in 6 cm
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Tuesday
Nov 10
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
Hi:
50°F 10°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C
Thursday
Nov 12
Hi:
54°F 12°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C

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Michigan State Capitol

5 of 5 stars
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nov 6, 2009

This is a beautiful building with an interesting history. It's free to get in, and the free hour-long guided tour was very informative. Although we were "tagging along" with an Elementary School...more

Mediteran

1 of 5 stars
Lansing, MI
Nov 5, 2009

Upon the advice of a friend, we went in, making sure to make reservations, first. None would have been needed. Attendance was sparse and with good reason. We asked for a booster seat or high chair...more

Courtyard by Marriott Lansing

5 of 5 stars
Bethesda, Maryland
Nov 1, 2009

For over several years now, my family friends, and I have selected the Lansing Courtyard Marriott for its superb staff and service, its outstanding new management, delicious food, close-in proximity...more

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