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family friendly Explore the outdoors… Toddlers: Get acquainted with live native amphibians and reptiles at Fenner Nature Center. School Age: Let the wiggles out at Hawk Island Park’s splash pad. Teens: Bike the Lansing River Trail.
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Lansing Community College’s Japanese garden provides a peaceful space to stroll, sit and learn more about Japanese culture. The plantings, including pines, Japanese maples and cherry trees, have been carefully selected to provide beauty through all four seasons. You could easily forget that you are in a metropolitan downtown. On Capitol Ave. (just north of LCC’s Dart Auditorium), Lansing, (517) 483-1957 www.lcc.edu
The Hot House offers completely private indoor and outdoor theme suites consisting of hot tub, changing area, shower and music. For larger groups and special occasions, we have a Tahitian-themed VIP suite with sauna, fireplace, TV, wet bar and entertainment system. Walk-ins welcome. Gift certificates available. Beat the heat with our cool temperature tubs. 15810 S. US Hwy. 27, Lansing, (517) 372-1020 Open Sun.–Thu. noon–1 a.m., Fri.–Sat. noon–3 a.m. www.lansinghothouse.com
Spas and Fitness All Body Kneads All Body Kneads is owned by Certified Independent Therapeutic Massage Therapist Bilky JodaMiller. Each massage is tailored to fit the unique individual needs of each client such as select essential oils, paraffin and hot stones. All treatments help support and provide relief to specific muscles, muscle groups and full body. Discounts and coupons available. 3333 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Ste. 100, Lansing, (517) 898-2899 Open Mon.–Fri. 3 p.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. www.allbodykneads.massagetherapy.com
Creative Wellness— Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture Creative Wellness is the largest complementary health care center in Michigan and has been offering services to the area for two decades. Services include relaxation, clinical, deep tissue, sports massages and more. Weekly classes include yoga, Pilates, Nia, Tai Chi and meditation. Gift certificates available. 2045 Asher Ct., (corner of Lake Lansing and Abbot Rd.) East Lansing, (517) 351-9240 Open Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. www.creativewellness.net
Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club Voted one of the top five health and fitness clubs in the country, the Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (MAC) offers all-inclusive facilities and is the only medically-based club in the area. Resident and nonresident rates are available; please contact the membership office. 2900 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing, (517) 364-8888 Open Mon.–Fri. 5 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 7 a.m.–9 p.m. www.themac.org
Zoe Life Spa and Salon Celebrate the art of creating “Me Time.” We are experts at providing you with every service, tool or resource needed to help you relax, rejuvenate and restore harmony and balance to your life. Our focus will be to make sure your “Me Time” will be an experience of uninterrupted serenity. 6452 Millennium Dr., Ste. 170, Lansing, (517) 323-4331 Open Tue. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Thu.–Fri. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.zoelifespasalon.com
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Gardens W.J. Beal Botanical Garden See listing under Spartan Spirit on page 17.
Cooley Gardens Planted nearly 100 years ago and rescued decades later from neglect, Cooley Gardens is a garden lover’s delight. From a stunning annual garden to rare perennials to a stellar peony garden, its beauty and design will take your breath away. It has a pavilion, park benches, picnic tables and a beautiful wedding site. Corner of Capitol and Main, behind the Women’s Historical Center, Lansing, (517) 483-4277 www.cooleygardens.org
Frances Park Stroll through the formal rose garden or the perimeter walking path or view the Grand River from the overlook. Enjoy over 75 varieties of roses in this garden, which is regularly recognized by the All-American Rose Selections Organization. Three wedding sites and a pavilion are available to reserve. 2600 Moores River Dr. (east of Waverly Rd.), Lansing, (517) 483-4277 www.lansingmi.gov/parks/index.jsp
MSU Horticulture Gardens See listing under Spartan Spirit on page 18.
The Douglas J Aveda Institute houses a wide array of beauty services from students supervised by licensed hair care professionals. 331 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, (517) 333-9656 Open Mon. 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Tue.–Fri. 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Retail open Mon.9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.douglasj.com
Douglas J Day Spa Salon & Douglas J MEN This full-service spa salon has been serving the Greater Lansing community for over 40 years. Douglas J features cool cuts, cutting-edge color, nail therapy and spa services specialized for men and women. Douglas J also features a variety of spa packages or create your own personalized retreat. 4663 Ardmore Ave., Okemos, (517) 349-0430 Open Mon. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Tue.–Fri. 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.douglasj.com
Douglas J Salon Serving the Greater Lansing community for over 40 years. Douglas J features cool cuts, cuttingedge color, nail therapy and spa services in East Lansing. 333 Albert St., East Lansing, (517) 349-9266 Mon. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Tue.–Fri. 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.douglasj.com
COMPLIMENTARY AMENITIES Wi-Fi Throughout The Building Hot Breakfast Buffet Evening Social (Monday-Thursday) Same-day Grocery Shopping Service Pet Friendly 922 Delta Commerce Drive Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 886 5030 (800) 331 3131 residenceinn.com/lanwe