CAMPUS CENTER
The Campus Center provides alcohol-free entertainment, such as movies, bands, dances,
comedians, and a computer gaming lab. Movies are free to undergraduate residence hall students and are $2.00 for students not living on campus and non-students. East Lansing Film Society (ELFS) movies are $3.00 for students and $5.00 for non-students.

CANOEING AND FEEDING THE DUCKS
The Red Cedar River, which flows through the center of campus is a focal point for certain student activities, such as feeding the ducks, canoeing, or just relaxing. Contact the MSU Bikes Services Center for more information about renting canoes or bikes for that matter! 517-432-3400; email bikes@msu.edu

RENT A BIKE
The MSU campus is the country's largest campus and there's no better (or faster) way to get around than by bike. Rent a bike at the MSU Bikes Service Center. For more information about renting bikes call 517-432-3400, email: bikes@msu.edu or visit them on the web at www.bikes.msu.edu

DAIRY STORE
http://dairystore.msu.edu/
Enjoy homemade ice cream from MSU’s campus! The portions are very generous and delicious.
Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Weekends 12:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location: 1140 Anthony Hall on Farm Lane.
Contact: 517-355-8466

COFFEE SHOPS
On campus, Owen Hall Cafeteria, Case Hall Barista Café, MSU Union, International Center, Library, Kellogg Center.

INTRAMURAL-RECREATIVE SPORTS
http://www.imsports.msu.edu/

IM-West
Provides courts for all racquet sports. It also has rooms for archery, judo, wrestling, and weightlifting. It has an indoor pool and an Olympic size outdoor pool, along with four gymnasiums. It’s located next to the stadium on Red Cedar Road.

IM-Circle
This building includes two gymnasiums and two indoor swimming pools, along with a sauna, steam and weight rooms. It’s located across from the Music Building on West Circle Drive.

IM-East
It features four basketball courts, a four lane indoor track, 8 paddleball courts, 2 squash courts, and a weight room. It’s located across from McDonel Hall on East Shaw Lane.

ABRAMS PLANETARIUM
http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/index.html
Contact: 517-355-4676
Houses an exhibit hall with book and gift center, blacklight gallery of astronomical art, and a 252 seat hemispherical domed sky theater.
Hours: Open to the public Monday through Friday 8:30 am to noon, 1:00 pm to 4:30pm. Public Shows in the theater are Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 4pm
Location: The planetarium is located at the corner of Shaw and Farm Lanes across from the Shaw Residence Hall. Visitor parking is located on Shaw Lane.
Admission: Shows are $3.00 for adults, $2.50 for students and senior citizens, and $2.00 for children under twelve years of age.

MSU MUSEUM
http://www.museum.msu.edu
Contact: 517-355-7474
Founded in 1857, the MSU Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Midwest. It houses 2.5 million objects and specimens of cultural and natural history from around the world.
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Location: West Circle Drive, east of Beaumont Tower just north of the Main Library. Parking is located in front of the museum. The cost for a two hour permit is $1.00 available from the museum.
Admission: FREE, but there is a suggested donation of $4.00 for adults.

KRESGE ART MUSEUM
http://www.msu.edu/unit/kamuseum
Contact: 517-353-9834
Kresge offers approximately ten changing shows and numerous permanent collections.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm, Thursday 10am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon-5:00pm.
Location: First floor of the Kresge Art Building at the corner of Auditorium and Physics Roads. Parking is available at metered spots or in designated employee spots with a Visitor Pass ($5.00) from any residence hall.
Admission: FREE

TENNIS COURTS
http://msutennis.msu.edu/

Indoor Courts
MSU Tennis Facility has eight indoor courts, located south of campus on Mount Hope Road.

MSU Outdoor Courts
Located across from Case Hall on Chestnut road and to the south Fee Hall.

BOWLING AT THE MSU UNION
http://www.hfs.msu.edu/entertainment/bowling.html
Located in the sub-basement floor of the south wing, there are 16 Brunswick lanes offering leagues, tournaments, open bowling as well as physical education classes. Don't forget Spartan Lanes for private parties. We specialize in birthday parties for all ages, including bumper bowling, holiday parties and office parties. Complete catering packages also available. Lockers are available for equipment storage.

ICE SKATING AT MUNN
http://www.munnicearena.com/
Location: Munn Ice Arena, East of Breslin Student Events Center.
Admission: $4.00 Public; $3.00 MSU Students, staff or faculty w/ID, and anyone under 18; $1.00 Skate Rental

SPORTING EVENTS
http://www.msuspartans.com

CONCERTS AND EVENTS AT BRESLIN, WHARTON, AND AUDITORIUM

Breslin Center (Jack Breslin Student Events Center)
http://breslincenter.com/main.asp
Breslin Center Events Calendar
http://www.breslincenter.com/eventscalendar.asp
Breslin Center Ticket Office
http://www.breslincenter.com/ticketsales.asp

Wharton Center for Performing Arts
http://www.whartoncenter.com
Wharton Center Tickets (box office, telephone orders, on-line orders)
http://tickets.whartoncenter.com

Auditorium
http://www.theatre.msu.edu/

UNIVERSITY GARDENS

Beal Botanical Gardens
http://www.cpa.msu.edu/beal/
Established in 1873 by Professor William James Beal. More than 5,000 different plants on a five acre site.
Hours: Open everyday from sunrise to sunset.
Location: Between the Main Library and IM Sports Circle off West Circle Drive.

Children's Garden and Horticultural Gardens
Seven and a half acres of annuals, perennials, roses, herbs, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. There are over 50 individual theme areas within the Children’s Garden.
Hours: Open everyday from sunrise to sunset.
http://www.hrt.msu.edu/demogarden.htm
http://4hgarden.msu.edu/main.html

UNION ACTIVITIES BOARD
http://uabevents.com/
The University Activities Board (UAB) is MSU's premiere student programming group and is responsible for the majority of entertainment that is brought to campus. Most of our programs are FREE for MSU students, faculty & staff with a valid MSU ID. The student run board was created when the Union Activities Board and the Campus Center merged in 2001. Check out our website for up coming events.

MORE INFORMATION

Things to do at MSU and the surrounding area (PDF): exploring_MSU.pdf