Lansing, Michigan

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12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Lansing, MI · Local history

  Lansing’s story is one of calculated accident. The flat landscape, scoured smooth by glaciers millennia ago, offered little obvious advantage over other spots in the oak-hickory forests of central Michigan. The Grand…

• Michigan State Capitol · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

  The Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, completed in 1879, was one of the first state capitols to feature a cast-iron dome.

• Michigan State Capitol · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Michigan's laws are made? You're looking at it! The Michigan State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark, has been the heart of state government since 1879. Before this grand building, Michigan's…

• Boji Tower · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  For decades, this art deco skyscraper has been the tallest building in Lansing, a symbol of the city's growth. Construction of the Boji Tower, originally named the Michigan National Bank Building, began in 1929, just…

• Strand Theatre and Arcade · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, on South Washington Avenue, stood a place where Lansing residents escaped into the magic of movies and entertainment for decades: The Strand Theatre and Arcade. The Strand opened its doors in 1920. For…

• Ottawa Street Power Station · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This imposing art deco building powered Lansing for over half a century. The Ottawa Street Power Station was built in the late 1930s for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. Its design, a collaboration between…

• Lansing station · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Once a bustling hub, this historic train station connected Lansing to the nation's railways. Lansing Station, originally a Canadian National Railway station, became a vital transportation point for the city. It served…

• Michigan School for the Blind · 1.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a place where young people, despite facing immense challenges, found a path to knowledge and independence. That's the story of the Michigan School for the Blind. The school was established in 1879 in Lansing,…

• Everett HS (Magic Johnson) · 2.7 mi

  Everett High School (3900 Stabler Street, Lansing, MI) is where Earvin Johnson became 'Magic.' As a fifteen-year-old sophomore he posted a triple-double of 36 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists, and Lansing State…

• Lansing Civil Air Patrol Quonset Huts · 3.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, where Airport Road meets the sky, once stood three Quonset huts that played a vital role in protecting our nation during World War II. These weren't military bases, but the home of the Lansing Civil Air…

• Eustace Hall · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Believe it or not, this unassuming building is the only one on Michigan State University's main campus honored on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1888, it was originally known as the Horticultural…

• Goetsch–Winckler House · 6.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what happens when art professors commission a home from Frank Lloyd Wright? You’re about to find out. Alma Goetsch and Kathrine Winckler, both art professors, wanted a home that reflected their modern…