Survival Guide for IPU Program Attendees MSU and Area

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Policy Research and Education Survival Guide for IPU Program Attendees MSU and Area 1 Transportation Air Transportation Lansing Capital City Airport www.flylansing.com Jet service by Northwest, United Express, Delta Connections, and Midwest Airlines Often convenient and cost-effective. Flint Bishop International Airport http://www.bishopairport.org/ Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport http://www.grr.org/ Detroit Metro Airport http://www.metroairport.com/ Ground Transportation Shuttle service is provided at no charge by the Kellogg Center. Look for their van at Capital Airport. Michigan Flyer 1-888-MI-FLYER Bus service from Detroit-Metro to Lansing http://www.michiganflyer.com/ Big Daddy Taxi 517-367-7474; http://www.bigdaddytaxi.com Capitol Transport LLC, Spartan/Yellow Cab 517-482-1444 Thrifty Car Rental Location at Detroit Metro Airport http://www.thrifty.com Dollar Rent-A-Car Location at Detroit Metro Airport http://www.dollar.com Car Rentals Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations at airports and near hotel http://www.enterprise.com Avis Locations at airports and near hotel http://www.avis.com Budget Locations at airports http://www.budget.com National Car Rental Locations at airports http://www.nationalcar.com Alamo Car Rental Locations at airports http://www.alamo.com 2 Internet Access Kellogg Center and Campus A terminal near the front desk is available to guests for a few minutes. Wireless access is available in some buildings on campus. Downtown East Lansing Wi-Fi Hot Spot Plazas. Fountain Square & Ann Street Plaza both located at M.A.C. and Albert Avenue and provides free wireless Internet service to anyone using laptops or handheld devices with a compatible Ethernet card. More Hot Spots http://www.jiwire.com/ Post Office and Shipping East Lansing Main U.S. Post Office 1140 Abbott Rd, East Lansing 1-800-ASK-USPS Additional Locations: MSU Union 101 Abbott Meijer, Okemos 2055 W. Grand River FedEx Kinko’s - Open 24 hours East Lansing MI Michigan Ave 626 Michigan Ave Phone: 517-332-5855 Fax: 517-332-4731 Email: usa0432@fedexkinkos.com 3 Medical In an emergency, dial 911. Emergency Room Sparrow Hospital Emergency 1215 E. Michigan Avenue Level 1 Trauma Center Open: 24 hours/7 days a week & holidays Directions from the Kellogg Center: Turn right (north) on Harrison and turn left on Michigan Avenue at the light. The hospital is located on the right (north side of the street). After-hours Care Sparrow After Hours Center 517-364-8110 Hannah Plaza, 2900 Hannah Blvd # 114 Open: 5 to 10 p.m. M-F Noon to 8 p.m. Sat., Sun., holidays Olin Health Center: Located on Michigan State University Campus General info: 517-355-4510 Hours vary – please call. 24/7 Phone Info Nurse 353-5557 Redicare - Haslett 1623 Haslett Road Haslett, MI 48840 517-339-2100 Open everyday from 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. From the Kellogg Center, go North on Harrison Road towards Elm Street; turn right on W. Saginaw Street/I-69; stay straight to go onto Haslett Road. About 10 minutes away. ☺ Dental The Smile Zone Dr. Blanche Martin: East Lansing Dental Associates 517-351-9070 201½ East Grand River Ave. Two doors down from Ned's Bookstore; upstairs from Chios Clothing Store 4 Laundry and Dry Cleaning Baraymes Cleaners 1518 W. Grand River 517-332-5009 College Laundry 1050 Trowbridge Rd. 517-336-7300 Point Laundry 2800 E. Grand River Ave. 517-351-0393 $ Banking Fifth Mortgage 2501 Coolidge Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 517 351 0625 First National Bank of America 241 E Saginaw St East Lansing, MI 48823 517 351 2665 Flagstar Bank-Banking Centers 1400 E Lake Lansing Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 517 336 4200 LaSalle Bank 2731 E Grand River Ave East Lansing, MI 48823 517 336 7038 LaSalle Bank 1390 W Lake Lansing Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 517 351 6403 Summit Community Bank 1600 Abbott Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823-1906 517 664 1912 Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Main Office 600 East Crescent Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 Driving Directions (517) 353-2280 • 800-MSU-4YOU East Lansing Branches 523 E. Grand River East Lansing, MI 48823 MSU UNION 101 Abbott East Lansing, MI 48824 R/x Pharmacies and Groceries Meijer (groceries and pharmacy) 517-349-6800 2055 E Grand River Ave, Okemos MSU Campus Pharmacies - not open on weekends Olin Health Center 353-9165; http://olin.msu.edu CVS Pharmacy 517-336-8316 240 MAC Ave, East Lansing Goodrich Market (Groceries) 517-351-5160 940 Trowbridge Road (intersects With Harrison) 5 Places of Worship NAME Diocese of Lansing All Saints Korean New Hope Baptist Church Islamic Center Jehovah's Witnesses Kehillat Israel Congregation North Presbyterian Shaarey Zedek Congregation Spiritual Israel Church St. Andrew Tower of Power University Lutheran University United Methodist DETAIL Catholic Episcopal Baptist Mosque Synagogue Presbyterian Jewish LOCATION 228 N. Walnut 800 Abbott Rd. 149 Highland Ave 920 S Harrison Road 2231 E State Route 78 2014 Forest Road 108 W Grand River Ave 1924 Coolidge Road 5015 Park Lake Road 1216 Greencrest Ave 302 Mifflin Ave 1020 S. Harrison Road 1120 S. Harrison Road PHONE 517-342-2500 517-351-7160 517-337-0961 517-351-4309 517-337-2502 517-882-0049 517-482-0336 517-351-3570 517-336-8889 517-332-1928 517-484-6478 517-332-2559 517-853-1308 Orthodox Apostolic Lutheran Methodist MSU Things to See and Do Michigan State University Dairy Stores Homemade ice cream & cheese stores! Anthony Hall 1140 S. Anthony Dairy Building Farm Ln. north of Wilson 517-355-8466 Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m. MSU Union 107 MSU Union Bldg. S.E. Corner of Abbott Rd. & Grand River 517-353-9988 Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday: Noon-8:00 p.m. Beaumont Tower West Circle Drive, across from MSU's main library, and next to the MSU Museum Phone: 517-355-2281 Beal Botanical Garden 412 Olds Hall, adjacent to MSU's campus Phone: 517-355-9582 The nation's oldest, continuously operating botanical garden, is open daily for yearround guided tours. The garden charges no fees for tours or admission. MSU Museum West Circle Drive Phone: 517-355-2370 http://museum.cl.msu.edu 6 Places to Eat Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine 517-333-6295 Cuisine: Ethiopian 1312 Michigan Ave Applebee's Neighborhood Grill 517- 336-5926 Cuisine: Grill 2450 Coolidge Rd Asian House 517-332-3950 Cuisine: Asian 1101 East Grand River BD’s Mongolian Barbeque 517-347-3045 Cuisine: Asian, Grill 2080 W. Grand River (Okemos) Beaner's Gourmet Coffee 517- 333-9710 Cuisine: Coffee Shop, Cafe 1331 E Grand River Ave Additional Locations: 270 W Grand River Ave MSU Union Bldg. 1429 W. Saginaw Beggar's Banquet 517-351-4573 Cuisine: American, Bistro 218 Abbott Rd. Bell's Greek Pizza 517-332-2355 Cuisine: Pizza, Greek 225 MAC Ave Bennigan’s 517-349-2321 Cuisine: American 2085 W. Grand River (Okemos) Bistro 43 517-337-4440 Cuisine: Bistro, American 300 Mac Ave Blimpie Sub & Salads Cuisine: Bakery, Sandwiches 517-351-9800 1201 E Grand River Ave Bravo! Italian Cucina 517-485-3779 Cuisine: Italian 2970 Towne Centre Blvd Bubble Island 517-333-3860 Cuisine: Chai Tea & Coffee 515 E. Grand River Buddies Pub & Grill 517- 333-9212 Cuisine: Grill, Tavern 3048 E Lake Lansing Rd Buffalo Wild Wings 517-333-2999 Cuisine: Tavern, Chicken 360 Albert St. Burger Down 517-332-2969 Cuisine: American 529 E. Grand River Burger King 517- 351-5034 Cuisine: Burgers, Sandwiches 1141 E Grand River Ave Café Mania 517-337-2233 Cuisine: Sushi, Coffee Shop 547 E. Grand River Charlie Kang's 517-332-4696 Cuisine: Chinese, Korean 127 E. Grand River Chili’s Grill & Bar 517-347-7188 Cuisine: American, Grill 5055 Marsh Rd. (Okemos) Chinese Family Buffet 517- 337-1882 Cuisine: Chinese, Buffet 1375 E Grand River Ave Chipotle Mexican Grill 517-333-3680 Cuisine: Mexican 539 E. Grand River Clara’s Lansing Station 517-372-7120 Cuisine: American 637 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing Cold Stone Creamery 517-337-9550 Cuisine: Gourmet Ice Cream 200 MAC Avenue Coral Gables 517-337-1311 Cuisine: American 2838 E. Grand River Cosi 517- 332-6500 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 301 E Grand River Ave Cottage Inn Pizza 517-324-4300 Cuisine: Pizza 615 E. Grand River Crunchy's 517-351-2506 Cuisine: Bar, American 254 W Grand River Damon's Grill 517-337-4680 Cuisine: American, Grill 1601 W. Lake Lansing Rd Denny's Restaurant 517- 351-0421 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 2701 E Grand River Ave 7 Domino's Pizza 517- 351-7100 Cuisine: Pizza 143 N Harrison Rd DP Dough 517- 324-7000 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 986 Trowbridge Rd El Azteco 517-351-9111 Cuisine: Mexican 225 Ann Street Espresso Royale Caffe 517- 332-5224 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 527 E Grand River Ave Flats Grille 517-332-8888 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 559 E. Grand River Georgio's Gourmet Pizzeria 517- 351-1000 Cuisine: Pizza 1010 E Grand River Ave Golden Wok 517- 333-8322 Cuisine: Chinese 2755 E Grand River Ave Gourmet Village 517-333-6666 Cuisine: Chinese 4790 S. Hagadorn Road Gumby's Pizza 517- 351-8400 Cuisine: Pizza 311 W Grand River Ave Harper's 517-333-4040 Cuisine: Eclectic, Brew Pub 131 Albert Harrison Roadhouse 517-337-0200 Cuisine: American, Tavern 720 Michigan Ave Hershey's Steak & Seafood 517-337-7324 Cuisine: Steak, Seafood 2682 E. Grand River Hobie's 517-351-3800 Cuisine: Cafe, Sandwiches 930 Trowbridge Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs 517- 336-9111 Cuisine: Sandwiches, Pizza 134 N Harrison Rd India Palace 517- 336-4150 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 340 Albert Ave Ingcredible 517- 333-3328 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 1500 W Lake Lansing Rd Intl. House-Pancakes 517- 337-8311 Cuisine: Breakfast, Diner 2771 E Grand River Ave Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop 517- 351-1800 Cuisine: Sandwiches 643 E Grand River Ave Additional Locations: 517- 664-2900 143 N Harrison Rd Jukebox Grill 517-203-4745 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 1017 E. Grand River Ave. Kevalli's Pizza & Grinders 517- 324-9999 Cuisine: Pizza 16800 Chandler Rd Korea House 517-332-0608 Cuisine: Korean 978 Trowbridge Rd. Land Grant Restaurant Inc 517- 351-6647 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 720 Michigan Ave The Landshark 517- 351-8973 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 101 E Grand River La Senorita’s 517-485-0166 Cuisine: Mexican 2706 Lake Lansing Rd. Lou & Harry’s Deli 517- 853-8590 Cuisine: Grill 235 Ann St Lou & Harry's Greek Grill 517- 351-0066 Cuisine: Greek, Grill 1139 E Grand River Ave Little Caesars Pizza 517- 337-1631 Cuisine: Pizza 1203 E Grand River Maggy's Sports Grill 517- 203-4090 Cuisine: Grill 16800 Chandler Rd Max & Erma’s Restaurant 517-316-7477 Cuisine: American 2515 Lake Lansing Rd. 8 McAlister’s Deli 517-482-3354 Cuisine: Deli, Sandwiches 2901 Preyde Blvd Additional Location: MSU Union McDonald's Restaurants 517- 332-6647 Cuisine: Sandwiches 1024 E Grand River Ave MI Athletic Club Restaurant 517-351-6300 Cuisine: American, Bistro 2900 Hannah Blvd Mitchell’s Fish Market 517-482-3474 Cuisine: Seafood 2975 Preyde Blvd. Menna’s Joint 517-324-DUBS Cuisine: Grilled Wraps 4790 S. Hagadorn Rd. Additional Location: 115 Albert 517-351-DUBS Mexico 2 GO 517- 203-4071 Cuisine: Mexican 901 Trowbridge Rd MSU Dairy Store 517-355-7713 Cuisine: Dairy Products 1140 S. Anthony Hall New Dynasty Buffet 517- 333-7171 Cuisine: Buffet, Chinese 1020 Trowbridge Rd Noodles & Company 517-332-4040 Cuisine: Asian, pasta 205 E. Grand River Old Chicago 517-347-1111 Cuisine: Italian, Pizza 1938 W. Grand River (Okemos) Omi 517-337-2222 Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese 210 MAC Ave Oodles of Noodles 517- 333-8893 Cuisine: Asian 1020 Trowbridge Rd. Panchero's Mex. Grill 517- 351-3620 Cuisine: Grill 125 E Grand River Ave Panda Express 517- 333-8893 Cuisine: Chinese MSU International Center Papa John's Pizza 517- 332-0400 Cuisine: Pizza, Italian 1105 E Grand River Ave Papiano's Pizza 517- 337-1234 Cuisine: Pizza 1219 E Grand River Ave Paul Revere's Tavern 517-332-6960 Cuisine: Tavern 2603 E Grand River Peanut Barrel 517-351-0608 Cuisine: Tavern, Burgers 521 E. Grand River Peking Express 517-351-0533 Cuisine: Chinese 603 E. Grand River P. F. Changs 517-267-3833 Cuisine: Chinese 2425 Lake Lansing Rd. The Pita Pit 517-333-9850 Cuisine: Sandwiches, American 219 E Grand River Pizza House 517-336-0033 Cuisine: Pizza, Tavern 4790 S. Hagadorn Pizza Hut 517- 351-2261 Cuisine: Pizza 135 E Saginaw St Poppa Leo's Pizza 517- 351-1811 Cuisine: Pizza 515 W Grand River Ave The Post Bar 517- 332-7678 Cuisine: Brew Pub, Tavern 213 Ann St Potbelly Sandwich Works 517-203-4278 Cuisine: Sandwiches 233 E. Grand River PT O'Malley's 517- 332-2959 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 210 Abbott Rd Qdoba Mexican Grill 517- 333-4594 Cuisine: Mexican, Grill 1127 E Grand River Ave Quizno's of East Lansing 517- 853-1096 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 1381 E Grand River Ave 9 Reno's East Side Bar & Grill 517- 337-2333 Cuisine: Grill, Tavern 1310 Abbott Rd Rice Kitchen 517- 336-5810 Cuisine: Rice 551 E Grand River Ave Rick’s American Café 517-355-2285 Cuisine: American 224 Abbott The Riv Café 517-351-5855 Cuisine: American, Tavern 231 M.A.C. Ruby Tuesday 517-347-4667 Cuisine: American 1982 W. Grand River (Okemos) SanSu 517-333-1933 Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi 4750 S. Hagadorn Sindhu Indian Cuisine 517-351-3080 Cuisine: Indian 4790 S Hagadorn Spartan Sport Den Bar and Grill 517- 333-1944 Cuisine: Grill, Tavern 1227 E Grand River Ave The State Room 517-432-5049 Cuisine: Bistro Kellogg Center, MSU Subway #25545 517- 336-3300 Cuisine: Sandwiches, Salads 920 Trowbridge Rd 517-351-8777 1100 E Grand River Sultan's 517-333-4444 Cuisine: Middle Eastern 4790 S. Hagadorn Rd. Sushi YA 517-644-1721 Cuisine: Sushi 124 W. Grand River Smokey Bones BBQ & Grill 517-316-9973 Cuisine: American, BBQ 2401 Lake Lansing Taco Bell 517-351-6807 565 E Grand River Ave 517-337-7647 1051 Trowbridge Rd. Taste of Thai 517-324-0225 Cuisine: Thai 1105 E. Grand River Thai Kitchen 517-332-8866 Cuisine: Thai 2843 East Grand River Suite 180 Tony's Restaurant 517- 332-5553 Cuisine: Miscellaneous 350 Albert Ave Trippers Sports Bar 517-336-0717 Cuisine: American, Tavern 354 Frandor Ave, Lansing Udon Sushi Restaurant 517- 332-5995 Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese 134 N Harrison Rd Ste A Ukai 517-349-0820 Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi 2167 W. Grand River (Okemos) Wendy's 1000 Trowbridge Rd 517-332-3926 Woody's Oasis Deli & Grocery 517-351-2280 Cuisine: Middle Eastern 970 Trowbridge Rd. Woody's Oasis Bar & Grill 517-351-1600 Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Tavern 211 E Grand River 10 Shopping and Movie Theaters Meridian Mall 1982 Grand River Avenue (East of Campus) 517-349-2030 http://www.meridianmall.com/ AMC Movie Theater http://www.movietickets.com/house_detail.asp?house_id=657 Lansing Mall 5330 West Saginaw Highway Lansing, Michigan 48917 (517) 321-0145 http://www.lansingmall.com Eastwood Towne Center Lake Lansing Road http://www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com/ NCG Cinema http://www.ncgmovies.com/index.asp?iTheaterID=5 Frandor Shopping Center Michigan Avenue in Lansing – West of Campus Student Book Store 405-427 E Grand River Avenue River East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: 517-351-4210 The College Store 4790 S Hagadorn East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: 517-333-0505 Music and Entertainment MSU Wharton Center for Performing Arts 517-432-2000 www.whartoncenter.com Located on the corner of Wilson & Bogue, East Lansing. Full schedule of touring Broadway shows, orchestras, & ensembles. Rick’s American Café 224 Abbott Rd. East Lansing 517-351-2285 Harper's 131 Albert Ave. East Lansing 48823 Mike's Firehouse Grill 447 S Jefferson St Mason 48854 517-244-1020 See also http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/ 11 Sports and Recreation Lansing Lugnuts Toronto Blue Jays Affiliate Oldsmobile Park 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 517 485-4500 Email: info@lansinglugnuts.com Michigan State University Sports http://www.greenandwhite.com/ Intramural Exercise Centers on Campus: For locations, hours, and facilities: http://www.imsports.msu.edu/ Bikes A few complimentary bicycles provided by IPU and are located at the Kellogg Center on the outdoor bike racks. See the information table for specifics. Please limit your use so that the bikes can be shared. Bowling and Billiards MSU Union Jogging Trail See "Fun Things to See and Do at MSU" for enclosed jogging map around campus. River Trail Along the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers, is a scenic pathway ideal for jogging, walking, or biking that connects the Brenke Fish Ladder, the Turner-Dodge House, the Potter Park Zoo, Riverfront Park, and other attractions. The trail begins at Clippert Street and continues to Dietrich Park in the 1500 block of North Grand River Avenue. Parks Lake Lansing: 517-676-2233 Marsh Road and Lake Drive Swimming area, snack bar-bathhouse building, picnic grounds and shelters, volleyball and shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, a pedal boat livery and a large creative playground including a tyke track for the youngsters. Yoga Creative Wellness: 517-351-9240 2025 Abbott Road, Suite 200, East Lansing Full-service holistic health center with a wide variety of classes and products available. Free brochures and newsletters at information table! Center for Yoga 517-333-9883 1770 E. Grand River, East Lansing Classes for all levels and drop-ins welcome. Forest H. Akers Golf Courses 517-355-1635 MSU Harrison Road, East Lansing Features two 18-hole championship layouts & a full compliment of services. MSU Tennis 517-355-2209 3571 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing “Pay as you Play” opportunity,open to the public with both indoor & outdoor courts. Rental is available. Monday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 12 Lansing Area Attractions Lansing Art Gallery 425 S Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517-374-6400 State Capitol Square Intersection of Michigan and Capitol avenues 517-373-2353 Guided tours year-round. Impression 5 Science Center 200 Museum Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517-485-8116 Potter Park Zoo 517-483-4074 1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing Michigan Library and Historical Center 717 Allegan Lansing, MI 48918 Phone: 517-373-3559 Houses the Michigan Historical Museum. Cooley Gardens Corner of Capitol Avenue and Main Street Lansing 517-483-4277 Located in downtown Lansing, free and always open. Urban Options House Efficiency demonstrations 405 Grove Street in East Lansing http://www.urbanoptions.org/ Planet Walk Along Grand River, Downtown Lansing 517-487-6800 or 1-800968-8474 Stroll along a trail and view a scale model of the solar system. The trail begins outside the Impression 5 Science Center and ends near the Potter Park Zoo. Michigan and Regional Attractions State of Michigan - http://travel.michigan.org/ Mackinac Island, Michigan - http://www.mackinac.com/ Traverse City, Michigan - http://traversecity.com/ Holland, Michigan - www.holland.org/ Michigan Sand Dunes and Beaches - travel.michigan.org/outdoors/?m=4;0 Ludington Pumped Storage Facility - http://www.consumersenergy.com/welcome.htm?/ocompany/index.asp?ASID=17 Cook Nuclear Plant - http://www.cookinfo.com/ Niagara Falls - www.niagaraparks.com/ (bring your passport!) City of Detroit - www.ci.detroit.mi.us/ City of Chicago – www.cityofchicago.org 13 Weekend Getaways If you are interested in taking a day/weekend trip away from the Lansing area, check out these amazing midwest attractions! Mackinac Island Mackinac Island is the truly "all natural" theme park of America. Limited to transportation of horse and buggy, bicycle or foot, surrounded by water, it has escaped the vast changes of time. Its real Victorian image is preserved and enhanced by a small population of 500 permanent residents and scores of summer residents, maintaining bluff cottages in original state. Families, especially children, love their relatively new found "mobility", exploring the historic, natural beauty of Mackinac Island State Park, honored by National Geographic as one of the ten finest in America. The calendar of events on Mackinac Island is highlighted by the Annual Lilac Festival, climaxed with one of the largest "All Horse Hitch" parades known. The American Bus Association has designated Mackinac Island's Lilac Festival as one of the nation's top 100 tourist attractions. The residents are warm and friendly, even during the Island's brief but unique winter holiday and cross-country season. Prices are best in winter, spring, and fall, of course, but the enjoyment level never fails to put new perspective into the concept of relaxation. When you step off of the Island Ferry Dock, you will be in a living Victorian village. Please cross streets on straight angles rather than diagonally and be aware of horses, bikes and people stepping off of carriages, enjoy the downtown hustle and bustle of the early 1800s but don't miss the beauty of the Island's interior and peaceful lakefront perimeter path. Once you've visited our beautiful Island, you will find that it is your Island, too. We look forward to your return many times in the future. About a four hour drive and a fifteen minute ferry ride (no motorized vehicles allowed on island) from the Lansing area. Please visit http://www.mackinac.com for accommodation and event information! Detroit Detroit has had a profound impact on the world – from the invention of the automobile to the Motown sound – Detroit has crafted American culture. Metro Detroit has always been a great place to work, live and visit. The region is currently undergoing a renaissance with new developments and attractions. Downtown Detroit’s development boom is unparalleled in the country. Metro Detroit has a unique collection of attractions and collections not found anywhere in the world! Some of the most visited attractions include The Henry Ford, Detroit Zoo, Motown Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts. There are many other unique attractions that suit many interests including great shopping, professional sporting events, African American attractions and theaters. Metro Detroit is known for its unique major festivals and events – not found in any other part of the country. From celebrating the automobile to recognizing the region’s ethnic diversity and musical contributions, Detroit is a great destination for fun and excitement. Come and see the 2006 American League Champion Detroit Tigers play at beautiful Comerica Park! About an hour and a half drive from the Lansing area. Please visit http://www.visitdetroit.com for accommodation and event information. Also visit http://www.detroit.tigers.mlb.com for Detroit Tigers schedule and ticket information! 14 Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a set of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern North America, on the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls (Canadian Falls), the American Falls, and the smaller, adjacent Bridal Veil Falls. The Falls formed after the receding of the glaciers of the most recent Ice Age, as water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment enroute to the Atlantic Ocean. While not exceptionally high, Niagara Falls is very wide. With more than 6 million cubic feet of water falling over the crestline every minute in high flow, and almost 4 million cubic feet on average, it is the most powerful waterfall in North America. Niagara Falls is not renowned only for its beauty. The Falls are a valuable source of hydroelectric power for both Ontario and New York. A popular tourist site for over a century, the Falls are shared between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York. Tours of Niagara falls are given year round by ground, water and air. Bring your passport and or/proof of United States citizenship! About a five hour drive from the Lansing area. Visit http://www.infoniagara.com for accommodation and event information. Don’t forget your passports! Soo Locks The Soo Locks have been referred to as one of the great engineering wonders of the world and it is still the largest waterway traffic system on earth. On the Soo Locks Tour you'll be in for a two-hour live narrated excursion that will actually take you through the Locks, right alongside the big freighters. Your tour boat will ride the water as it is raised twenty-one feet, straight up, to the level of Lake Superior. You will then cruise under the International Bridge and railroad bridge before crossing into Canadian waters where you'll see one of Canada's largest steel plants in operation. You will return to the lower harbor through the historic "newly restored" Canadian Lock and cruise past the St. Mary's Rapids. Your boat will continue along the international shoreline of the lower harbor letting you experience all the sights, sounds, and excitement of Michigan's oldest city, Sault Ste Marie. About a four hour drive from the Lansing area. Visit http://www.soolocks.com for tour and cruise information! The Sleeping Bear Dunes The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of over 380 National Park sites administered by the National Park Service. It is located in northwest Lower Michigan on Lake Michigan and is within a day's drive of the major Midwestern cities. It offers: 70,000 acres of permanently protected land; 64 miles of wide, sandy beaches on Lake Michigan; immense sand dunes "perched" atop already towering headlands; pristine inland lakes and streams. Throughout the year, majestic beauty awaits you at the National Lakeshore. In spring and summer the lakes, beaches and streams are bathed in sun and the forests are clothed with lush greens. About a three and a half hour drive from the Lansing area. Visit http://www.sleepingbeardunes.com for guided tour information! 15 Chicago Chicago is a city of world-class status and unsurpassed beauty, drawing visitors from around the nation and the globe. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the heart of the Midwest, Chicago is home to world-championship sports teams, an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, renowned architecture and much more. Visitors to Chicago experience a virtual explosion of cultural activity, civic pride and multicultural expression. From stunning architecture and world-famous museums to lakefront parks and vibrant ethnic neighborhoods, Chicago offers a range of attractions which keeps visitors coming back again and again. Architecture: Chicago is the birthplace of the modern building. From historic landmark buildings to contemporary technological masterpieces, Chicago is home to unique and innovative designs that have shaped American architecture. Chicago is a living museum of architecture, thanks to the genius of architects such as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Helmut Jahn and hundreds of others. Museums: Chicago is world-renowned for its diverse collection of museums which explore a variety of subjects, including Chicago history, modern art, African-American culture, astronomy, natural history and much more. Some museums offer free admission and many others have weekly free days. Tours: By foot, bus, bike, boat, or plane--on the land, lake, river, or in the sky--you can tour all of Chicago, from its famous landmarks to its world-renowned cultural institutions and attractions. Taste: Chicago has thousands of restaurants serving a medley of culinary delights to suit every taste, every budget and every mood. Reserve your table at one of Chicago’s award-winning restaurants, from Charlie Trotter’s signature dishes to Chef Jean Joho’s exquisite French menu at Brasserie Jo or Everest. Shopping: Shopping in Chicago began on State Street, the center of the Loop. The original and flagship Marshall Field's department store opened in 1852 on State Street. The famed "Magnificent Mile" which runs along Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street offers hundreds of specialty shops and boutiques presenting top-of-the-line goods from around the world. Be sure to stroll down Oak Street, where designs from Paris, Milan and Manhattan are mixed with Chicago’s Gold Coast atmosphere. About a three and a half hour drive from the Lansing area. accommodation and event information! Visit http://egov.chicago.org for Toledo Toledo sits along the banks of the Maumee River, just north of what was once the Great Black Swamp, giving way to its other nickname, “ Frog Town.” Founded in 1833, Toledo’s 310,000+ residents enjoy a wide variety of culture and entertainment. And its proximity to Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus make it the perfect stopping off point for tourists on their way to other destinations. Toledo’s extensive park system offers its residents a wide variety of options to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Opportunities abound for educational experiences in Toledo with the world-renowned Toledo Museum of Art, The Toledo Zoo, one of the country’s 10 best and home of the first-ever hippoquarium, and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). For those who prefer classical music the city offers the Toledo Opera, the Toledo Symphony and the Toledo Ballet. If jazz is more to your liking, there’s Murphy’s in downtown. And any number of other musical preferences can be found throughout the city. The city and its surrounding suburbs have many fine dining establishments that cover all culinary tastes. Everything from Lebanese to Mexican and Indian to Chinese can be found in all price ranges for those wishing to dine out. The Docks, a series of restaurants along the river in downtown, features several dining establishments that offer guests the opportunity to dine on the banks of the Maumee River. Diverse, eclectic, exciting, fun are just some of the adjectives used to describe Toledo, Ohio. But one thing’s for sure—if you’re looking for a good time, exceptional dining, great music or perusing the finest in art, Toledo is a can’t miss destination! About a two hour drive from the Lansing Area. Visit http://www.toledo.com for accommodation and event information! 16 Frankenmuth Frankenmuth, "Michigan's Little Bavaria", delights over 3 million visitors annually. Come Experience Another World with unique attractions, shopping, restaurants, hotels & camping, festivals, and family fun! Regardless of the time of year, the festivities are always in full bloom. Whether you come for a chicken dinner, to buy a special ornament, attend one of Frankenmuth’s many festivals or to simply see what’s new, Frankenmuth welcomes you with its flowerlined streets and Bavarian hospitality. Frankenmuth is where memories are made and traditions begin ~ Come rediscover Frankenmuth! About a one hour drive from the Lansing area. Visit http://www.frankenmuth.org for accommodation and event information! Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Features a luxury, four diamond rated hotel with 512 rooms including twenty-one suites and a concierge floor. Our hotel provides a full service spa, attached to one of the largest casinos in North America with over 4,300 slots, bingo, blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. We have several places to eat at the resort, which range from soups and sandwiches to fine dining with steaks and potatoes. Also, the resort is located near championship golf. About a one hour drive from the Lansing area. Visit http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com for accommodation information! Traverse City Come on up to Traverse City! Our beaches are uncrowded, our waters clean and inviting, our restaurants superb. If you'd like a break from relaxing on our beaches, there are plenty of activities available in Traverse City. Visit some of our many art galleries. Take in a museum. Play mini-golf or drive a go-kart on a race track. Ride a restored antique carousel inside a shopping mall. Stroll though our vibrant downtown shopping district. Enjoy pampering at one of the many spas, or play a round of golf on one of our championship courses. There's no end to the action in Traverse City! About a three hour drive from the Lansing area. Visit http://visittraversecity.com for accommodation and event information! 17