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10 Lansing attractions you may have forgotten about

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It's easy to get caught up in traveling to different cities across the state for attractions, events and more - but did you realize there are at least 10 great attractions right here in Lansing?

See which 10 Lansing attractions you might be missing out on below! 

1. Impression 5 Science Center

Location: 200 Museum Dr. Lansing, MI 48933

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, click here
 

2. Michigan Historical Museum

Location: 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 

Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, click here.


3. R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

Location: 240 Museum Dr. Lansing, MI 48933

Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

For more information, click here.
 

4. State Capitol Building

Location: 100 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933

Tour hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, click here.
 

5. Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame

Location: 213 W. Malcolm X St. Lansing, MI 48933

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and first Sunday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, click here.
 

6. Potter Park Zoo

Location: 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI 48912

Hours:

Through Labor Day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

September 8 through October 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. 

November 1 through March 31 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, click here
 

7. All Around The African World Museum

Location: 1136 Shepard St. Lansing, MI 48912

For more information, click here.


8. Fenner Nature Center

Location: 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave. Lansing, MI 48910

Hours (April - October): Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, click here.
 

9. Hawk Island County Park

Location: 1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd. Lansing, MI 48910

Hours: Opens half hour before sunrise for pedestrians (8 a.m. for vehicles) and closes half hour after sunset. 

For more information, click here.
 

10. Ranney Skatepark

Location: 3201 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912

Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk

For more information, click here.