The Brenke Fish Ladder was built in 1981 to help fish swimming up the Grand River pass the dam without injury. The fish ladder is a peaceful place to visit along the river and you can always catch fishermen along the riverside of the ladder catching catfish, carp, sunfish, and other smaller species of fish that inhabit the Grand River.
Notable Places
Downtown Lansing
With close to 50 restaurants and bars, such as the Nuthouse, Troppo, Tavern on the Square and the Harem Lounge, as well as 3 colleges, the Lansing Lugnuts and the City Market, Downtown Lansing has more to offer than ever before.
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Hawk Island Park
Hawk Island County Park is run by the Ingham County Parks Department. It is located on Cavanaugh Street between Pennsylvania Ave and Aurelius Ave. Previously the site of a gravel pit, Hawk Island has been transformed into a wonderful family park with rowboat and pedal boat rental, a swimming beach, picnic areas and shelters, sand volleyball, horseshoes, paved accessible walkways (1.5 miles) and fishing docks and a concession stand.
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Impression 5 Science Center
Impression 5 is a hands-on learning environment that challenges its visitors to experience, discover, and explore the world in which they live. Impression 5 achieves this by producing hands-on exhibits and participatory programs.
http://impression5.org
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Lansing City Market
Lansing City Market, a proud charter member of the Michigan Farm Market Association, was established in 1909. After recent reconstruction, the market is now situated along majestic Grand River and open for business. For more than 100 years, quality local farmers and artisans have been bringing their goods to sell to the public in a warm, family-friendly environment. To this day, The Lansing City Market and its businesses provide the best in quality at reasonable prices, in a one-of-a-kind inviting atmosphere. Join us today to experience the personal touch you can only find here at home.
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Old Town
Old Town is an eclectic collection of shops, galleries and restaurants. Throughout the summer, there are numerous festivals and special events going on. Check the web site, http://iloveoldtown.org/ for more details.
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Potter Park Zoo
The Zoo encompasses over 20 acres and features more than 500 individual animals representing approximately 160 different species. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, we are committed to the preservation of endangered animals and are actively developing strategies that will help protect species and preserve their wild habitats. Through education, conservation, research and recreation, Potter Park Zoo provides a wonderfully wild experience for students and families.
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Turner Dodge House
James Turner built this home in 1858. From 1900 to 1903, his daughter Abby and son-in-law Frank Dodge expanded the home. The expansion included a first floor kitchen, additional bedrooms to the second floor, and a third floor Ballroom.
