1. Everyone In Lansing Knows The Line At Golden Harvest Is Totally Worth It
It’s the weekend. You are absolutely certain that there is going to be a line at Golden Harvest. You scoff at the amount of tables there. You consider your other options. But, that never stops you from shuffling in that line anyway. Everything at Golden Harvest is delicious. And you wouldn’t be caught dead there without cash. C’mon, there are rules.
2. People In Lansing Have Mad Love For MSU
MSU may be over in East Lansing, but it’s still a huge part of your social scene, especially when it comes to football. The green and white—and Sparty, obviously—have been the objects of your affection for as long as you can remember. Once a Spartan, always a Spartan.
3. Folks In Lansing Have Feasted At Lansing City Market More Times Than They Can Count
Yes, filling up on an assortment from Hills Home-Cured Cheese and then immediately ordering barbecue at Red’s Smokehouse has summed up a day for you. But you can’t help it, Lansing City Market is a great place to pig out. When the weather is nice, there is no better place to relax than the Waterfront Bar and Grille.
4. Is There Such A Thing As Being Too Enthusiastic About The Lugnuts? Not According To Folks In Lansing
Maybe you’ve yelled a little too loud at a play, or perhaps you’ve worn Lugnuts gear out when there wasn’t a home game. It doesn’t matter. You love this team, and you’ll show it as much as you please. The only thing that makes you excited about the end of baseball season is the thought of cider. All right, maybe the thought of football, too. But that doesn’t mean that it’s easy for you to say goodbye to the games at Cooley Law School Stadium.
5. If You’ve Just Turned 21 In Lansing, You Go To Midtown Brewing Company
Since you already know to hit the bars on your 21st birthday, the next step is to learn more about what drinks you like. And there’s no better place to figure out your favorite homegrown brew than Midtown Brewing Company. Stop by on Tuesdays when a new beer is announced.
6. More Experienced Lansing Drinkers Prefer A Cocktail At The Green Door
So, it’s been more than a while since you’ve tasted your first legal beer. The best place to grab a drink, then, is the Green Door. Filled with a good mix of ages, the Green Door is a neighborhood bar where you can break loose without feeling like the chaperone at the party. Plus, the live shows are fantastic.
7. The Number One Bus Has Seen You At Your Best, And At Your Worst
You can’t help it if this bus route has been a part of your calm commute during the day, or a moving party during a fun night out. It has seen it all, and you’re fine with that.
8. It isn’t Christmas For Folks In Lansing Until Silver Bells in the City
Silver Bells in the City is the type of event that was a highlight of your childhood and never lost its appeal. You’re a pile of mush when it comes to the oversized tree and twinkling lights, and you can’t help but smile during the parade and fireworks display. The capitol dome is always beautiful, but it’s especially gorgeous on this night.
9. There’s No Where Else Folks From Lansing Would Like To Be—Especially In The Summer
Art and music festivals, greenery along the Riverwalk, abounding farmers’ markets, boating, and more: When it comes to summer, Lansing knows how to make it memorable with more public events than you can attend—even though you try to see them all. You love Lansing year-round, but summers here make the winters worth it.
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