I learned about the Moist Towelette Museum from a Michigan Facebook group I'm in and was so…read moreintrigued. Luckily we were passing through East Lansing recently so Nate and I decided to check it out. The "museum" is located in an office inside of Abrams Planetarium at MSU. It's a few shelves of moist towelettes from all over the word, and the curator (Planetarium Production Coordinator John French) was so kind and fun to chat with. He gave us an overview of the collection and some highlights, including some Star Trek moist towelettes and a news article from an Australian newspaper about odd museums. He honestly made my day, he was so welcoming and friendly. I loved that there's a sign in sheet that asks if you collect anything. I don't think this museum gets a ton of visitors, but if you're into quirky collections I highly recommend checking it out. The office next to John's is not a "museum" but it could be, as it houses a big collection of PEZ dispensers!

There was a great selection, and everyone was super helpful. It was our first time and we had a…read moreblast.

I have painted may be about six items here! Great experience! I moved out of the Lansing area and…read morethey even shipped me my pieces! I think everything is priced fairly too!

Adding some class to East Lansing, SCENE always has cool exhibits, and is, in general, a very cool…read morevenue.

I came here to watch yet again, my favorite band last week. SCENE is a tiny-bopper-friendly place…read more Local art was displayed on the walls. Outrageously priced for the quality though. This was an under aged show, therefore no drinks were served (bummer). But luckily BW3's was right across the street! Poor acoustics....(bad) Pizza place next door (good)

So glad I decided to stop by and check this place out! Admission to see the gallery is free, and…read moreeven though it's quite small there's lots of cool things to see. They have some meteorite samples you can touch, and this super cool dark room that has artwork of the planets from the point of view of their moons. They also have some coloring activities for young children. It only takes about 20 minutes to see the whole thing, but it's a cool experience.

Our family was in town visiting friends when we discovered this great planetarium. Sunday afternoon…read morethey show a sesame Street introduction to astronomy for young kids. $3 tickets for kids,$4 for adults. My 3.5 year old was engrossed, and the student hosting the hour long program was excellent at engaging the kids and introducing constellations. The seating was about 3/4's full, but it didn't feel crowded or chaotic when waiting in the lobby. Seats and facilities were very clean, including the restrooms. The lobby has several simple exhibits that occupied all of the kids while waiting for the show to open. I'm not a planetarium snob, I just love the family friendly pricing, and will definitely come back to learn more alongside my son. Good honest fun.

Nice big theater with roomy seats. I upgraded to a reclining chair which came with its own server,…read morebut the regular chairs looked cushy too.

Nice small theater located in the parking lot of the Meridian Mall. When I looked this up I didn't…read morerealize it wasn't "in" the mall so I parked way on the wrong side of the mall. The good thing was, we enjoyed our walk through the mall and had plenty of time to figure out where we had to go. You get to pick specific seats but the are soft rocking type seats, not like the recliner ones I'm used to picking. Restrooms were conveniently located, the theater was clean and the prices seemed pretty reasonable. They have some sort of premium membership program but I didn't ask anything about it since I don't live in the area.

This is a free and small art museum on the MSU campus. It's fine and a decent way to waste 45…read moreminutes. The design of the building, by Zaha Hadid, definitely provides for a good photo op and sticks out among the brick buildings nearby. The first floor exhibit, featuring Syrian-American artist, Diana Al-Hadid, was gorgeous and engaging. The basement was called the "CORE" and was a Hodge podge of random art. I wasn't fond of how this was set up at all. I love art but other than the featured exhibit, we weren't engaged. The upstairs Mekong art exhibit was pretty cool but small and scattered. I am used to museums having places for students to research and study in. There's not a lot here. Also, there's not really a cafe and the shop is small. Cute stuff in the store though. Overall, the museum was worth checking out in the area but there's no need to make a special trip.

When taking a day trip out to East Lansing, this is always a favorite place to stop and take in…read moresome fantastic art. While the museum is small, they pack several meaningful and amazing exhibits in the halls each time we visit. I am a fan of contemporary vision. This place typically has a lot of work to reflect on and I love the multimedia displays. The kids have grown up coming here to reflect on their own interpretations of the displays and what it means to them. The staff and volunteers are friendly. They also have a cute area for gifts. I love he building architecture. And, if you are a fan of Batman, they did film some scenes in front of the museum, and being a fan of pop culture, that is pretty cool too!

Bummer that I had to listen to someone vacuuming when I was trying to watch my kids play.read more

Fantastic place to take your kids to get some energy out. The customer service is phenomenal and…read morepizza is SO good. We had my daughter's birthday here and everyone had a great time. Usually I'm not able to enjoy my kids parties because I'm so busy but they took care of everything! Highly recommend.

Diana, at the Lansing Mi location,at the wine tasting is amazing. we have had her a number of…read moretimes and she is so gracious and professional. Her expertise and suggestions are spot on. Simply amazing!

It's been a while since I have critiqued. And that is because of the negativity I have felt dining…read moreout in the past couple years. The high prices. The bad service. The countless times I have entered and felt the entire mood of the place and then suffered through it. I am not an old codger, dear reader. I am fairly optimistic, yet the most expensive issues for dining out are costly. For my time, my wallet and value. With that, I am pleased to offer "Cooperhawk Winery and Restaurant." It is beautiful. Inside and out. It is for the connoisseur and the starter. It is priced right and there is something for everyone. Ordinarily, I would dismiss this type of venue. But it was the occasion of our anniversary and my wife is a wine girl. So I did it. And when we walked in,,, it was stunning. The first thing you will see is the grand wine wall with a long bar in front of it. This is where you can choose wine tastings and flights. Get a little something before dinner. They asked me if I was a card holding member. I laughed and said oh no. By the end of the day, I was. And am glad for it. The staff treats you like you are welcomed guests. Kind. Intuitive... and helpful. They are educated and know their stuff. The wine tasting was outstanding with the Sommelier addressing every facet of the drinks we were trying. And it was delicious. We were called for dinner and sat in the main dining room. Beautiful. Warm. Clean. Immediately, our server showed and wished us a happy anniversary and brought us complimentary champagne. (When you reserve your seats, it asks about special occasions). A bonus. We had a warm soft pretzel loaf with butter as we waited. My wife ordered a filet mignon platter which she defined as excellent. I had a chicken dish with outstanding potatoes and fresh green beans. More wine please. We imbibed. While we were full from the main course they still brought out some truffles to seal the deal. We decided to join the club and got a membership. 2 bottles of exclusive wine a month for $50. A fair value as with it comes wine tastings, complimentary glasses of wine when visiting and several offers a month. We have been back several times, and each is better than the last. I encourage you to come a half hour early to enjoy the spirits and relax before your meal. 10 out of 10.

This was the most beautiful outdoor experience. So many beautiful sightings. Loved the interactive…read moreareas that was so special for my child to explore. Great idea for some thing fun and peaceful to do for free. Lots of spots for parking

The gardens here are lovely! The towering peacock that greets visitors at the entrance is a very…read morefun touch. We ended up spending most of our time in the 4-H Children's Garden, because there was so much to explore. It offers a ton of themed gardens that appeal to the senses. There was a story walk that we followed, stopping to explore along the way, and the story was well chosen for a garden space, with great illustrations for the kids to enjoy. The pizza garden, which was shaped like a pizza and filled with tasty herbs and plants for pizzas, like tomatoes, basil, oregano, and chives was so cute. The Monet garden area, with its bridge and pond, were absolutely picturesque. The Dinosaur Garden, with its sand play area, was a huge draw, and we spent a lot of time there. Unfortunately, the train wasn't running in the train garden, but it looks like it would be amazing when it does. Fortunately, we did get to see a real train, whose conductor kindly waved, along the actual tracks that run along the side of the garden space. The Alice in Wonderland garden was a cute little maze. There are also a lot of nice amenities, including fairy houses to go inside, dance chimes to play, and a treehouse to explore. Nearby parking in the lot in front of the garden entrance was available at the time of our visit, which was very helpful!