Flights

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)

The largest airport in Michigan, and approximately a 1.5 hours drive (90 miles) to the venue, depending on traffic.

Capital Region International Airport (LAN)

A smaller, local airport which works well for domestic flights and is approximately 20 minutes (15 miles by highway) to the venue.

 

Hotels

Crowne Plaza Lansing West
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-7100

 

Attractions, Food and Drink

Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Drive
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 485-8116

For guests attending with children, this is the perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon. Our local hands-on museum provides an interactive space for families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science through hands-on exhibits and educational programming.

Potter Park Zoo
1301 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 483-4222

More than 160 species of animals live at The Potter Park Zoo in downtown Lansing. The 20-acre zoo is divided up into exhibits with mammals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo is known for its dedication to preserving endangered species, including Amur Tigers, Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, and Tamarin Monkeys. Best of all, Potter Park Zoo is open daily year-round!

Woldumar Nature Center
5739 Old Lansing Road
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 322-0030

Woldumar Nature Center offers numerous outreach and on-site Environmental Education programs for children as well as adults. The center includes over 5 miles of trails on 178 acres of woodland, prairie, river-side and pine forest that are open to the public between dawn and dusk.

Strange Matter Coffee
2010 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 224-5496

Our favorite place to grab lazy weekend coffee and an assortment of uniquely-flavored donuts, including a lot (and we mean A LOT) of vegan and gluten-free options!

Socialight Society
(517) 243-4357
5454 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

Conveniently located in the Lansing Mall; Socialight Society is a local independent bookshop, celebrating Black women and Black literature. They curate classic, contemporary, and children’s titles predominately authored by Women of Color, who often lack representation in traditional bookstores.

Rock the Block Studios
(517) 721-1161
1202 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910

Rock the Block Studio is a Dance Studio catered to the working adult. A place to release stress through dance such as Urban Style Line Dancing, Hip Hop Cycling, Chicago Steppin, Detroit Style Ballroom, AfroBeat Workout, Twerk Fit, Heels Class, Jazz Funk, etc. For the schedule of classes visit our website.

Oracles Apothecary
(734) 985-0781
519 E César E. Chávez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906

Oracle’s Apothecary is about helping you with your Spiritual Care in a low key way. We pick the best ingredients for our skin and home care, and we locally source whenever possible. We want you to have the best on your skin and in your home while doing your spiritual maintenance. Health isn’t just about what you eat and exercising, it’s about your Mind, Body, AND Spirit.

Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine
(517) 333-6295
1312 Michigan Avenue East Lansing, MI 48823

Low-key, independently owned outpost for traditional Ethiopian fare & combo meals, plus smoothies.

Cravings Popcorn
(517) 252-4782
1221 Turner Street Lansing, Michigan

We are a small batch craft gourmet popcorn company that prides itself on creating top-notch premium gluten-free and nut-free popcorn flavors. It’s all about fun. Candy, chocolate, beverages, and games to create a good time.

Everything Is Cheesecake
(517) 862-2979
5443 South Cedar Street Lansing 48911

Everything Is Cheesecake is a locally owned and operated business that specializes in custom ordered cheesecakes, cheesecakes by the slice, gourmet warm chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies and fresh squeezed lemonade with over 10 fruit flavor add-ins of your choice to enjoy.

The Smoke N’ Pig
(517) 582-5100
908 Elmwood Rd Lansing, Michigan 48917

Smell that? That’s the mouthwatering aroma of authentic, smoked BBQ cooking at The Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ in Lansing, MI. Since 2016, we’ve been a hometown favorite in the Lansing area for places to find slow-smoked BBQ pulled pork, ribs, and homemade sides.

Elderly Instruments
(517) 372-7880
1100 North Washington Ave

Your favorite family-owned and operated music store in Lansing, Michigan. We carry a wide variety of new, used & vintage instruments and have been shipping them world-wide since 1975.

Moneyball Sportswear
​(517) 393-0763
603 N Waverly Rd, Suite 3A Lansing, MI 48917

We like to think of ourselves as being the originators of individuality in the sports uniform market. Although we started out with a goal to dominate the team apparel industry, we have the same passion when it comes to our men’s, women’s, boy’s, and girl’s retail items. Our mottos are simple: Grow With Us… Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball.