Heather And Greg’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Maybe you will find a message in a bottle…or at the very least, it’s a good place for a picnic .
Smithville Dam
Smithville RoadMaybe you will find a message in a bottle…or at the very least, it’s a good place for a picnic .
What’s not to love about MSU? Although we are biased being alumnae. It’s a great place for a walk along the river. The landscaping is beautiful. Go green!
It's also home The Broad Art Museum.
Also, don't miss MSU Dairy Store. Delicious ice cream!
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Michigan State University
What’s not to love about MSU? Although we are biased being alumnae. It’s a great place for a walk along the river. The landscaping is beautiful. Go green!
It's also home The Broad Art Museum.
Also, don't miss MSU Dairy Store. Delicious ice cream!
This park offers miniature golf, beautiful scenery, a historic log cabin, and the stunning house of Ella Sharp herself. Learn about Jackson's role in the Underground Railroad.
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Ella Sharp Park
2800 Fourth StThis park offers miniature golf, beautiful scenery, a historic log cabin, and the stunning house of Ella Sharp herself. Learn about Jackson's role in the Underground Railroad.
Lansing Lug Nuts
505 E Michigan AveSpend a fun afternoon at a baseball game.
Capitol Building Legislative Office
100 N Capitol AveCar buffs will love this museum. Learn about the early days of the car industry in Michigan.
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R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum DrCar buffs will love this museum. Learn about the early days of the car industry in Michigan.
Bring your bike! This trail winds you through the city of Lansing along the beautiful Grand River to Old Town, through beautiful parks, next to Potter Park Zoo, and onto the campus of Michigan State University.
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Lansing River Trail
Lansing River TrailBring your bike! This trail winds you through the city of Lansing along the beautiful Grand River to Old Town, through beautiful parks, next to Potter Park Zoo, and onto the campus of Michigan State University.
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania AveGreat shopping and excellent restaurants! This is a really fun way to spend an afternoon. The streets are decorated with lots of funky art. The buildings are historical and beautiful: each one totally unique.
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Old Town Commercial Association
1232 Turner RdGreat shopping and excellent restaurants! This is a really fun way to spend an afternoon. The streets are decorated with lots of funky art. The buildings are historical and beautiful: each one totally unique.
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
750 E Shaw LnA great place to see a Broadway play!
Purple Rose Theatre Company
137 Park St
Honolulu House Museum
107 N Kalamazoo AveThis is a neat, historical home built to mimic the architecture of Hawaii.
カスケード
1401 S Brown StMichigan Theatre of Jackson
124 N Mechanic StBonnie View Golf Course
194 S Michigan RdEldorado Golf Course
3750 W Howell RdForest Akers West Golf Course
3535 Forest RdHankerd Hills Golf Course
10251 Resort RdHawk Hollow Golf Course
15101 Chandler RdCascades Golf Course
1992 Warren AveEagle Eye Golf Club
15500 Chandler RdThe Emerald Golf Course
2300 W Maple Rapids RdGrande Golf Club
1579 Floyd AveFIREKEEPERS CASINO
11177 E Michigan Ave224 S Main St
224 South Main StreetMichigan's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall & Museum
4648 Otto Rd
4648 Otto RoadCountry Mill Orchard & Cider Mill
William Burchfield Park. From their website: "More than 540 acres located along a scenic portion of the Grand River. Supervised swim area, picnicking, fishing pond, pedal boat livery, recreational sports areas and playgrounds. Canoe and kayak rental. Two year round 18 hole disc golf courses. Trails for mountain biking and hiking and groomed cross country ski trails meander through a variety of plant and animal habitats. Also, Moonlight ski on Friday nights from 6 to 9 pm. Ski rental available. Two sledding hills - one for the little kids and one for the more daring. Snow tubes are available to rent. Ski skating is available."
881 Grovenburg Rd
William Burchfield Park. From their website: "More than 540 acres located along a scenic portion of the Grand River. Supervised swim area, picnicking, fishing pond, pedal boat livery, recreational sports areas and playgrounds. Canoe and kayak rental. Two year round 18 hole disc golf courses. Trails for mountain biking and hiking and groomed cross country ski trails meander through a variety of plant and animal habitats. Also, Moonlight ski on Friday nights from 6 to 9 pm. Ski rental available. Two sledding hills - one for the little kids and one for the more daring. Snow tubes are available to rent. Ski skating is available."
Hawk Island Park. This is a lovely park where you can bike, boat, swim, hike, and walk in the summer. In the winter there is a tubing hill with a magic carpet uphill conveyor lift that transports tubers back to the top of the hill. Hot cocoa and smores are available to roast over an outdoor fire.
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd
1601 East Cavanaugh RoadHawk Island Park. This is a lovely park where you can bike, boat, swim, hike, and walk in the summer. In the winter there is a tubing hill with a magic carpet uphill conveyor lift that transports tubers back to the top of the hill. Hot cocoa and smores are available to roast over an outdoor fire.
They offer horse drawn carriage tours of historic Marshall, MI. They even offer ghost tours: spooky!
marshall carriage company
1000 E Michigan AveThey offer horse drawn carriage tours of historic Marshall, MI. They even offer ghost tours: spooky!
A walking/biking trail winding through the lakes and fields of Jackson county. It's flat and easy for beginners. It offers lots of pretty vistas and animal and bird watching. It's a good place to relax and commune with nature on a nicely groomed path.
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Falling Waters Trail
Falling Waters TrailA walking/biking trail winding through the lakes and fields of Jackson county. It's flat and easy for beginners. It offers lots of pretty vistas and animal and bird watching. It's a good place to relax and commune with nature on a nicely groomed path.
Historic Stimson Hospital in Eaton Rapids. It's currently being renovated and has a spooky past. The owners offer spooky tours of the hospital and Eaton Rapids. Do you dare? Visit their Facebook page for more details.
101 W Plain St
101 West Plain StreetHistoric Stimson Hospital in Eaton Rapids. It's currently being renovated and has a spooky past. The owners offer spooky tours of the hospital and Eaton Rapids. Do you dare? Visit their Facebook page for more details.
This 432-acre parcel is the newest Eaton County Parks and Recreation area. Crandell Park is not only Eaton County's newest and largest park it also contains Eaton County's largest lake at just under 160 acres with depths up to 35 feet.
The park is open to the public as an undeveloped natural area with a carry in-carry out policy (including pet waste), for passive recreation use. Such usage includes bird and wildlife watching, walking, running, hiking, catch and release fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a maximum 6-foot leash. The public has foot access to the park from the designated parking lot on M-50 just west of Stewart Road. Please respect your new Eaton County Park and be patient as we plan for future development and access. [Info from park website.]
Crandell Park
3363-3499 E Clinton TrailThis 432-acre parcel is the newest Eaton County Parks and Recreation area. Crandell Park is not only Eaton County's newest and largest park it also contains Eaton County's largest lake at just under 160 acres with depths up to 35 feet.
The park is open to the public as an undeveloped natural area with a carry in-carry out policy (including pet waste), for passive recreation use. Such usage includes bird and wildlife watching, walking, running, hiking, catch and release fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a maximum 6-foot leash. The public has foot access to the park from the designated parking lot on M-50 just west of Stewart Road. Please respect your new Eaton County Park and be patient as we plan for future development and access. [Info from park website.]
Food scene
Don’t miss the old-fashioned ice cream parlor! (They serve Michigan State University Dairy ice cream. Yum!)
Millers Farm
635 State StDon’t miss the old-fashioned ice cream parlor! (They serve Michigan State University Dairy ice cream. Yum!)
Le Chat Gourmet Culinary Arts
11874 Bunker HwyCultivate your cooking skills!
This is a large indoor farmer’s market that sells everything from jack fruit to gelato to soap. Every nook and cranny is filled with something delicious. They have a huge selection of wine, hard cider, and beer including a section dedicated entirely to Michigan produced wines. They have a tasting bar and you can drink wine/beer while you shop! They also have a huge cheese shop and you can even buy giant wheels of cheese. The place is truly incredible.
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Horrocks Farm Market
7420 W Saginaw HwyThis is a large indoor farmer’s market that sells everything from jack fruit to gelato to soap. Every nook and cranny is filled with something delicious. They have a huge selection of wine, hard cider, and beer including a section dedicated entirely to Michigan produced wines. They have a tasting bar and you can drink wine/beer while you shop! They also have a huge cheese shop and you can even buy giant wheels of cheese. The place is truly incredible.
Cravings Gourmet Popcorn
1221 Turner RdGilbert Chocolates
233 N Jackson StDELICIOUS!
Fabiano's Homemade Candies
1427 E Michigan AveChateau Aeronautique Winery
1849 Rives Eaton RdBurgdorf's Winery
5635 Shoeman RdSanctuary - Distillery, Brewery & Winery
902 E Saginaw HwyLone Oak Vineyard Estate
8400 Ann Arbor Rdサンドヒル・クレーン・ヴィンヤーズ
4724 Walz RdHome of the Cornwell's Turkeyville. This is a unique place. It's started out as a family farm and evolved into a restaurant, dinner theater, old time soda fountain, and shop.
Turkeyville Road
Turkeyville RoadHome of the Cornwell's Turkeyville. This is a unique place. It's started out as a family farm and evolved into a restaurant, dinner theater, old time soda fountain, and shop.
Uncle John's Cider Mill
8614 US-127Phillip's Orchard and GateHouse.
This is our favorite cider mill in the area. Not to mention they have delicious baked goods, apples, peaches, and hard cider tasting. They also have delicious cider slushies.
There is also a good gift shop that sells homemade and Michigan inspired items.
Worth the drive!
1991 W Gratiot County Line Rd
1991 West Gratiot County Line RoadPhillip's Orchard and GateHouse.
This is our favorite cider mill in the area. Not to mention they have delicious baked goods, apples, peaches, and hard cider tasting. They also have delicious cider slushies.
There is also a good gift shop that sells homemade and Michigan inspired items.
Worth the drive!
The Peanut Shop
117 S Washington SquareDark Horse Brewing Company
511 S Kalamazoo AveNeighborhoods
Take a casual stroll around downtown.
• Explore Island Park
• Channel your inner artist behind City Hall with some chalk art
• Be an art connoisseur and appreciate the murals around town
• Discover the working London-style phone booth near Los Flores
• Catch-up on your ER history: the historical society has erected several historical markers around town
• Walk along the River Walk across the street from Eaton Rapids Craft Co.
• Fun fact: downtown ER is an island!
Eaton Rapids
Take a casual stroll around downtown.
• Explore Island Park
• Channel your inner artist behind City Hall with some chalk art
• Be an art connoisseur and appreciate the murals around town
• Discover the working London-style phone booth near Los Flores
• Catch-up on your ER history: the historical society has erected several historical markers around town
• Walk along the River Walk across the street from Eaton Rapids Craft Co.
• Fun fact: downtown ER is an island!
Lots of antique shops and fun places to eat! Many Hollywood films have been shot here at the town square.
Mason
Lots of antique shops and fun places to eat! Many Hollywood films have been shot here at the town square.
• Lots of cute shops
• Good downtown restaurants
• Downtown murals (https://www.brightwallsjackson.com/): This is a personal favorite!
Jackson
• Lots of cute shops
• Good downtown restaurants
• Downtown murals (https://www.brightwallsjackson.com/): This is a personal favorite!
Situated next to the campus of Michigan State University, it's a vibrant and youthful with lots of fun restaurants and shopping.
East Lansing
Situated next to the campus of Michigan State University, it's a vibrant and youthful with lots of fun restaurants and shopping.
This is a quintessential Midwestern town with lots of character. There are many good restaurants and shopping opportunities.
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Chelsea
This is a quintessential Midwestern town with lots of character. There are many good restaurants and shopping opportunities.
A neat town right on the Grand River. It has unique shops and good dining. The historic homes are beautiful. It's also home to The Ledges: a great hiking trail that makes you feel you are miles from it all.
Grand Ledge
A neat town right on the Grand River. It has unique shops and good dining. The historic homes are beautiful. It's also home to The Ledges: a great hiking trail that makes you feel you are miles from it all.
We love Marshall! There are lots of antique shops and good dining. Don't miss Schuler's and the Honolulu House. it's a truly charming town.
It's also famous for their Christmas decorations. The downtown and the historic neighborhoods really decorate to the nines.
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Marshall
We love Marshall! There are lots of antique shops and good dining. Don't miss Schuler's and the Honolulu House. it's a truly charming town.
It's also famous for their Christmas decorations. The downtown and the historic neighborhoods really decorate to the nines.