The Lansing area houses The Dells and Country View Estates, suburban communities within the Holt Public School District.

Lansing is a diverse, energetic city full of culture and pride. With easy highway access, this community is a short drive from Michigan State University, Downtown Lansing, and area shopping.

Greater Lansing :
Variety and Value in the Middle of the Mitten!

Michigan's capital region is much more than buildings and byways. It's also home to nearly 500,000 residents and a home away from home to over five million visitors each year. Unique attractions, comfortable accommodations, and one-of-a-kind affordable fun -- you'll find something for everyone. Whether you're attending a meeting, touring its cultural centers, dining in its restaurants, taking in a Broadway musical, or hitting the links on one of over 38 area golf courses, every season is a reason to visit Greater Lansing.

Michigan's Capital City, Lansing offers a wealth of opportunities to experience democracy in action from free public tours of the city's beautifully restored Victorian capitol to interactive exhibits highlighting Michigan's push toward statehood. Discover what makes the Great Lakes State so great in Michigan's Capital City.

Car Capital of North America
As the birthplace of Oldsmobile (1897), Lansing has a longstanding commitment to the automotive industry. It is this commitment that defines the past and shapes the future of this thriving region in the "Middle of the mitten." Today, more cars are produced in Lansing (over 400,000 each year) than in any other city on the continent, making Lansing the Car Capital of North America. Witness the modern manufacturing with a free tour of the plants or step back in time at one of the city's automotive heritage centers. Lansing is also proud to be part of the new Automobile National Heritage Corridor.

Spartan Spirit Michigan State University
East Lansing is home to the park-like campus of Michigan State University. Located along the banks of the Red Cedar River, it is home to over 40,000 students studying an array of subjects. Founded in 1855, it was the first land-grant college in the nation and is one of the oldest centers for teaching scientific agriculture. Visitors enjoy touring glorious gardens, museums, theaters, and more.

Climate
January >> Average Maximum: 30F/-2C - Average Minimum: 14F/-10C
July >> Average Maximum: 83F/28C - Average Minimum: 59F/15C

Distance from major US cities

• Atlanta - 802 mi (1,283 km)
• Baltimore - 604 mi (966 km)
• Boston - 802 mi (1,283 km)
• Chicago - 213 mi (341 km)
• Cleveland - 245 mi (392 km)
• Indianapolis - 248 mi (397 km)
• Minneapolis - 632 mi (1,011 km)

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