East Lansing, University city in Michigan, United States.
East Lansing stretches across Ingham County and Clinton County, forming a university town with tree-lined streets and parks surrounding the sprawling Michigan State University campus. Downtown along Grand River Avenue connects shops, restaurants, and residential neighborhoods with the academic grounds.
The founding of Michigan State University in 1855 transformed the rural area into an educational center, leading to the incorporation of East Lansing in 1907. The university grew steadily through the 20th century, shaping the development of the town.
The Wharton Center for Performing Arts brings theater performances, concerts, and dance events to the stage throughout the year. The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum displays contemporary artworks in a building marked by its folded stainless steel facade.
The Capital Area Transportation Authority operates bus lines connecting East Lansing with surrounding communities and serving students and residents. Downtown is easily walkable, and many paths run along parks and green spaces.
A complete ban on alcohol sales remained until 1968, when residents voted to change the charter and permit establishments to serve alcoholic beverages. This vote marked a major shift in the social life of the town.
Location: Ingham County
Location: Clinton County
Inception: 1847
Elevation above the sea: 261 m
Website: https://cityofeastlansing.com
GPS coordinates: 42.73480,-84.48080
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04
Spartan Stadium
816 m
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
402 m
Goetsch-Winckler House
4.5 km
Beaumont Tower
332 m
W. J. Beal Botanical Garden
490 m
MSU Union
189 m
Demonstration Hall
867 m
Cowles House
340 m
Michigan State University Horticulture Gardens
1.6 km
Michigan State University Observatory
3.2 km
The Peoples Church of East Lansing
411 m
Great Lakes Quilt Center
367 m
Abrams Planetarium
1.1 km
Toumey Woods
3.7 km
Michigan Wetland Management District
3.9 km
Eustace Hall
4.8 km
Masonic Temple Building
152 m
Bower
1.2 km
Michigan State Medical Society Building
1.4 km
Central School
685 m
Michigan State Medical Society Headquarters Historical Marker
1.4 km
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
1.5 km
Patriarche Park
1.5 km
Michigan State University Pavilion
3.1 km
East Lansing Public Library
985 m
Michigan Automobile Dealers Association Historical Marker
1.7 km
Michigan State University-Founded 1855 Historical Marker
339 m
Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Parish Historical Marker
1.2 kmReviews
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