East Lansing

城市概覽

East Lansing has a population over 46,000 and is a mix of college students and well-educated affluent citizens. Downtown East Lansing is a vibrant college town opposite the country's largest single university campus. The city is the cultural and educational center of Mid-Michigan. It is just east of Lansing, Michigan's capital. The Michigan State Capitol dome can be seen from East Lansing. The city offers excellent public transportation, cultural events, and parks. East Lansing's position in Mid-Michigan makes travel to the state's other major cities convenient.

如何抵達

By car East Lansing is easily accessible from Detroit and Chicago. Interstate 96 directly connects East Lansing to Detroit and Grand Rapids. US-127 to Interstate 94 connects East Lansing to Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Detroit. Interstate 69 connects East Lansing to Flint and Fort Wayne.

By bus Greyhound Lines serve Lansing and East Lansing, with direct connections to Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo (with transfers to Chicago). Owosso, Michigan-based Indian Trails Bus Lines provides daily service to Chicago. Michigan Flyer Motorcoach Service provides multiple daily connections to Detroit Metropolitan Airport with stops in Jackson and Ann Arbor. East Lansing can also be reached from the Greater Lansing Area through Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) bus routes that run throughout the capital area.

By train

1 Capital Area Mulitmodal Gateway (East Lansing station), 1240 South Harrison Road. The station is opposite Michigan State University on Harrison Ave, near Trowbridge Rd. (updated Oct 2023) Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Operates train service around the United States of America. (updated Mar 2022) Route stopping at East Lansing: Blue Water operates daily between Port Huron and Chicago including stops in Flint, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Niles, and New Buffalo. The train reaches speed of up to 100 mph.

By plane 2 Capitol Region International Airport is in DeWitt Township on Grand River Avenue (Business Route 96) northwest of downtown East Lansing. Capital Region International Airport offers non-stop domestic flights to Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Orlando, and Washington, D.C. Non-stop international flights are available seasonally to Cancún, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. A concierge travel center in the airport terminal offers the ability to book airline tickets, cruises, tours, car rentals, and hotel rooms. The airport is serviced by Capital Area Transit Authority (C

當地交通

By car East Lansing is served by a number of highways. Travel by car to any part of the city normally takes very little time. Traffic is generally light in the region. Nearly all parking downtown is paid meter or paid lot parking. While there are many parking structure, lot, and street options, parking can be difficult during MSU games and festivals.

By taxi Taxi service in East Lansing is very good. Taxi service is available curb side in downtown East Lansing on Albert Street. If looking for home pick-up, allow approximately 30 minutes. Though, on weekend evenings, allow additional time. Or use an iPhone or Android app called Cabulous to track a taxi to you. Taxi Service - iCab Inc. +1 517-215-7910

By bus Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA) provides local bus service to the Lansing-area. CATA enjoys high ridership along lines serving MSU.

By bike East Lansing provides many of miles of bike lanes, which make for quick commutes around the city. Bikes are also permitted on city sidewalks, which adorn nearly every street. MSU employs bike lanes and bike-specific pathways that parallel pedestrian sidewalks. Most CATA buses are equipped to carry bikes, making access to every corner of the Lansing-area accessible without a car.

On foot East Lansing is pedestrian friendly. Sidewalks are laid along most streets, and most intersections have some form of pedestrian crosswalks with signals. Downtown East Lansing and MSU's campus receive heavy foot traffic, especially in the warmer months. Walking is the best way to see downtown East Lansing and the MSU campus.

必看景點

Michigan State University MSU is the main attraction. The beautiful campus includes the Red Cedar River and over 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares), with over 2,000 (810 hectares) developed or in planned development. The historic north end of the campus is notable for its park setting and collegiate Gothic architecture. The center of the historic campus, known as Sacred Place, is dominated by the Beaumont Tower. The Beaumont Tower is a Gothic tower housing a full carillon with 49 bells. Along the Red Cedar is the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. At the south end of campus are the Horticultural and Children's 4-H gardens. The gardens are a popular site for weddings.

Libraries Michigan State University Libraries includes a large collection within the 1 Main Library and smaller libraries outside the Main Library. These libraries include the 2 Biomedical & Physical Sciences Library, the 3 William C. Gast Library, the 4 Law Library, the Dubai Library, the Engineering Library, the 5 Gull Lake Library (at Kellogg Biological Station, approximately 65 miles (105 km) to the southwest of the main campus), the Mathematics Library, and the Veterinary Medical Center Library. 6 East Public Lansing Library, 950 Abbot Road (just south of Saginaw), ☏ +1 517 351-2420. (updated Mar 2026)

Downtown East Lansing Downtown East Lansing is on Grand River Avenue opposite the MSU campus. Many shops and restaurants catering to students are located downtown. Alfresco dining is popular in the warmer months when foot traffic is heavy.

Lake Lansing 7 Lake Lansing (near Haslett). The lake is surrounded by beautiful homes and a number of parks. The MSU sailing club provides sailing lessons for a nominal fee. It is an ideal location to spend a summer afternoon and melt away. There are a couple dining options near Lake Lansing, which offer Michigan favorites like blue gill and walleye. Lake Lansing provides tons of fun for little or no money. Whether you just want to soak in some summer rays, or take

體驗活動

1 Abrams Planetarium (planetarium on MSU campus), 755 Science Rd, ☏ +1 517 355-4672, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2019) 2 Pinball Pete's, 220 Albert Avenue, ☏ +1 517 337-2544. Video arcade featuring pool tables, skee ball, pinball machines as well as classic and modern video game cabinets. (updated Jan 2021)

Theaters 3 Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw Ln, [email protected]. The center is on the campus of MSU and is home of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, which performs 17 concerts a year for free. The center hosts many of the best Broadway shows, finest classical musicians, and unrivaled dance companies. The theater completed a major renovation in 2009. (updated Nov 2019) 4 MSU Auditorium, the Fairchild Theatre, and the Arena Theatre The 5 Hannah Community Center and the 6 Albert White Performing Arts Theater