<![CDATA[ Pure Michigan Travel - Lansing Historic Sites Highlights ]]> http://www.michigan.org http://www.michigan.org/global/images/puremichiganlogo2.gif <![CDATA[ Pure Michigan Travel - Lansing Historic Sites Highlights ]]> http://www.michigan.org Copyright © 2012 Michigan Economic Development Corporation. 300 N. Washington Sq., Lansing, MI 48913 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:04:40 GMT 60 <![CDATA[ Auto Museums ]]> http://www.michigan.org/News/Detail.aspx?ContentId=F339D5AE-51C4-4716-9618-7688389385A6 http://www.michigan.org/News/Detail.aspx?ContentId=F339D5AE-51C4-4716-9618-7688389385A6 If it’s August, it has to be Autopalooza Month in Michigan. If you love cars, you auto love all the events planned to celebrate Michigan’s automotive heritage. August events include the August 7 Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise; Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race during race weekend (August 19-21) at Michigan International Speedway; Back to the Bricks Cruise Weekend (August 16-20) in Flint; and the Woodward Dream Cruise, which revs up on August 20.

Car enthusiasts, history buffs and anyone interested in the impact that the automobile has had on daily life will find plenty to explore across the state, from museums to classic car cruises and shows that honor the automotive contributions that are Pure Michigan.

    

Metro Detroit

Michigan Firehouse Museum; Ypsilanti, MI -Courtesy of Michigan Firehouse MuseumYou don't have to be a car buff to explore the automobile's past, present and future through hands-on activities, an assembly line and auto plant tour, car displays spanning 100 years and IMAX shows.  >more 
    

    

Around the State

Tucker on display at Gilmore Car Museum; Hickory Corners, MIGet your motor revving and experience Michigan's automotive heritage, events and attractions.  >more 
    

    

Homes of the Auto Barons

Meadow Brook Hall; Grosse Pointe Shores, MIHistoric abodes of Detroit's auto families that are open to the public offer a glimpse into their dramatically different tastes and lifestyles.  >more 
    

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:28:55 GMT <![CDATA[ Lansing Highlights ]]> http://www.michigan.org/Rss/Highlights/Lansing-G3233.aspx http://www.michigan.org/Rss/Highlights/Lansing-G3233.aspx Join us in the "middle of the mitten" and visit Greater Lansing. No matter the reason, or the season, Michigan's Capitol City offers unique, affordable attractions, hotels/motels, Bed and Breakfast and campgrounds that the entire family can enjoy. Located on the picturesque banks of the Grand River, and home to Michigan State University, the area is alive with museums, specialty boutiques, galleries for shopping, culinary delights, parks and natural areas, golf and special events throughout the year In Greater Lansing you get the big city amenities, without the big city price tags.

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2000 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Michigan Historic Sites Highlights ]]> http://www.michigan.org/Rss/Highlights/Michigan-Historic-Sites-G42,B514.aspx http://www.michigan.org/Rss/Highlights/Michigan-Historic-Sites-G42,B514.aspx Michigan attractions are full of history. From bridges to battlegrounds, lighthouses to mansions, museums to maritime military theaters. Michigan attractions have it all. 

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