The Lansing River Trail makes for a great day trip and takes riders to the Michigan State University campus, many parks, and natural areas. Along 20 miles, there are stops at the Potter Park Zoo and the Rotary Park, which can be the perfect spot for a refreshing beverage.
In Battle Creek, visit the Kimball House, where you can learn all about the history of the city and get a sense of what life was like in older times in this Victorian-era house.
One of the coolest spring things to do in Mid-Michigan is travel to Lansing for a tour of the State Capitol Building. As of several years ago, tours were offered every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Bay Area Indoor Flea Market in Bay City is open year-round and offers both new and used merchandise for customers. With so many vendors, you can find everything from kids’ clothes to electronics and even cars and trucks.
Many of the top-rated golf courses in the Mitten State are located on the coasts. But with more than 800 courses in the state, there’s still plenty of great golf to play in Mid-Michigan during spring.