Central Michigan at a Glance
Home to Lansing, the state capital,
Central Michigan's appeal lies in its rich history. The Michigan
State Capitol Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
and has served as the seat of government in the state since the building was
completed in 1879. Michigan
State University is also found in Lansing, however there are 14 degree-granting
colleges and a private law school in the state associated with the University,
ensuring academics are available for all Michigan
residents. Mount
Pleasant is located north of Lansing and features the Ziibiwing
Center, a museum dedicated to American Indian heritage in the state. The
outdoors figure highly in Central Michigan as well, with ample opportunity for
visitors to enjoy the forests, lakes and streams that dot the area. Sleepy
Hollow State Park, located just northeast of Lansing, affords a number of
recreational activities, including horseback riding, hiking, fishing and hunting.
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