When visiting Michiganﾒs capital city, Lansing, air travelers have a few options. There is Capitol Region International Airport, located in DeWitt which is northwest of Lansing. Most travelers choose Detroit Metropolitan Airport to arrive in this region, but there are also Flint Bishop International Airport and Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport also servicing the region. However you decide to fly, Lansing has a lot to offer its visitors, from sporting events at Michigan State University to riding the Michigan Princess, a triple decker riverboat. There are several theaters to visit here, including The Riverwalk Theatre. You can take your kids to the MSU 4H Childrenﾒs Gardens for an afternoon stroll, or visit Impressions 5 Childrenﾒs Museum for interactive science exhibits. Lake Lansing provides beautiful beaches, sailing opportunities, and ice fishing during the winter. Lansing holds many fun activities for the family and trendy hot spots like Izzoﾒs Bar for the younger crowd.

If you wish to see the Great Lakes, Michigan is your stop for travel. There are many scenic places to visit for fun in the sun, like Isle Royal National Park, Harbor Country, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Michiganﾒs largest city, Detroit, is known as Motor City, where you can learn about the history of the auto industry in the U.S. In the fall, take a Color Tour to view the picturesque autumn foliage in the northern parts of the state. The state is also home to many professional sports teams, like the Pistons of the NBA and Detroit Lions of the NFL.