When you're not at the symposium, we invite you to explore East Lansing and Michigan State University's 5200-acre campus. Explore Beal Botanical Garden, one of the oldest continuously operating university gardens in the United States, or visit Spartan Stadium and take a selfie with the famous bronze statue of Sparty. Walk the many acres of the MSU Horticultural Gardens, free to the public and open from dawn to dusk, or admire the contemporary art on display at the Broad Museum. For your caffeinated beverage needs, we recommend stopping by Haraz Coffee House, Taste Coffee Co., Moka & Co., or Chateau Coffee Co. For our foodies, we recommend trying the tacos at Barrios, the Olive Burger with a Long Island Iced Tea from The Peanut Barre, the Famous Crunchy's Burger with onion rings at Crunchy's Burgers & Beer. Other options include Altu's, a restaurant that serves amazing Ethiopian dishes, or The People's Kitchen which specializes in locally sourced comfort foods and craft cocktails. If you have a few extra hours, downtown Lansing is just west of East Lansing. Come visit the historic Michigan State Capitol, stroll along the scenic Lansing River Trail, or dive into state heritage at the Michigan History Museum.​