A few nearby attractions & institutions:

Education:
    Michigan State University
    Lansing Community College
    Cooley Law School

Relaxation:
    Potter Zoo
    Hannah Community Center
    Lake Lansing
    Michigan State Capitol & museums
    Various Theaters and Performing Arts

Parks:
    Crego, Potter, Shubell & Scott Woods
    Lansing River Trail
    Various small parks

Golf: 
    Forest Akers, Red Cedar,
    Groesbeck, Sycamore & Four Winds

Shopping & Dining:
    Downtown East Lansing
    Meridian Mall
    Frandor Shopping Center
    Eastwood Towncenter Shopping
    Lake Lansing Road Shopping

Transportation:
    Capital City International Airport
    Amtrak Station
    Trailways Bus Depot

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