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The state of Michigan is full of amazing places to visit with tons to see and do, but none may provide more culture, history, and fun than a trip to East Lansing. Home of Michigan State University, this college town brings a lot more to the table than you might expect for a thrilling vacation. Book an RV in East Lansing and all of the area’s diverse people, food, and attractions will make your vacation one to remember. With some of the best museums and most scenic nature locations in the state, there’s something to make every moment of your East Lansing vacation trip a treat.

There’s also plenty to enjoy in the area when you choose an RV rental in East Lansing. For example, the city of Flint is worth a visit with less than an hour’s drive. You can also find the city of Grand Rapids just over an hour away if you are looking to add more urban life to the local scenery. You can’t go wrong with an East Lansing RV rental by owner with all there is to enjoy.

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The Great Outdoors

Fresh air and sunshine are always an option in East Lansing, thanks to the bevy of amazing places to visit and enjoy nature at its finest. If you appreciate thousands of varieties of flowers in amazing arrangements, W.J. Beal Botanical Garden can be found on the MSU campus and covers five acres with its constantly evolving garden. With over 5000 species it’s pretty hard to not see something new. While you are there, the MSU Horticulture Gardens have 14 acres of beautiful scenery. Free to the public with an arboretum, this area is great for the whole family. And the kids get a special treat in the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden. Who doesn’t enjoy koi ponds, plant sculptures, and hedge mazes? Nature lovers will find the area around the campus of MSU to be a treasure trove.

Making the most out of your East Lansing motorhome rental requires great areas to stop and explore the surroundings. Fortunately, they’re not hard to find. John M. Patriarche Park is the perfect place for a quaint community atmosphere and a picnic. With lots of space, trails, and not too many people, this is a nice spot right in town.

On the other hand, Crego Park is great for getting into nature, with over 200 acres to cover. Great for fishing, boating, hiking, and much more, this is Lansing’s largest park. You could also stop by Fenner Nature Center and learn about the diverse area ecosystem. There’s a lot to do here with over 134 acres of natural environments and activities.

But sometimes, you just want a nice trail to get the lay of the land, and the Lansing River Trail fits the bill nicely. All in all, there’s plenty to enjoy outdoors when you rent an RV here.

RV Parks

Before you dive into the surrounding area, finding a place to set up base is imperative for a perfect vacation, and there are many options for your East Lansing travel trailer rental.

Lansing Cottonwood Campground gives you a quaint spot to stay right in the city with excellent scenery and amenities.You can also find gas in walking distance and shopping within a short drive. Moon Lake Community and Campground in Laingsburg 20 minutes away is another solid option. A beautiful scenic spot in between two lakes, it will require a trip of a few miles down the highway for some resources.

If you don’t require amenities, the campgrounds at Sleepy Hollow State Park might be perfect for you. The site is rustic, with 30 amp electrical service and a shower block. But the location in the forest is hard to beat.

Moving back to society and amenities, Heartland Woods Family RV in Stockbridge 40 minutes away is a gorgeous place to stay. There are no sewer hookups hers, but there is electrical and water supply, plus Wi-Fi. The site also has access to a swimming pool.

Explore The City

As an ever- evolving college town, there are always plenty of options for ways to enjoy yourself around the area. Some truly stunning art awaits at Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University. You can also take your entertainment out of this world at Abrams Planetarium. Meanwhile, the MSU Museum has it own wondrous achievement and exhibits will bring you back down to appreciating Earth.

The Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame is another treat, worth a visit for hundreds of reasons. Take a trip to the Potter Park Zoo and relax with the creatures of the world. The African World Museum and Resource Center also brings yet another flavor to a dynamic trip.In fact, there’s so much to see and enjoy when you choose an RV rental near East Lansing that you’ll wonder why it took you so long to come here in the first place.

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