The Spartan Statue

The Spartan, better known as “Sparty” or “the Spartan Statue,” can be found at the intersections of Red Cedar Road, Kalamazoo Street and Chestnut Road. Standing 9 feet and 7 inches tall, the statue is great place to take a first photo with new friends or try out the Spartan Selfie App.

The Red Cedar River

The Red Cedar River flows through the heart of MSU’s campus, but swimming in the river is not recommended due to high levels of bacteria from the urban nature of the river. Rafting, canoeing and kayaking are all considered safe in the river while many students enjoy lounging or studying by the rapids of the river located by Wells Hall.

The Rock

The Rock simply put is a bolder used to paint graffiti on located on Farm Lane near the MSU Auditorium. It has become so much more through tradition. It is painted almost every day with messages ranging from information about student group special events to support for those in need in the MSU community and around the world.

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

The “spaceship” as some call it due to its unique design, is formally known as the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum. It is located at the edge of campus on East Circle Drive and is a contemporary art museum with free admission excluding special event days. The museum’s unique design drew the likes of filmmakers from ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ during October 2014 as part of the film was shot at the museum.

Beaumont Tower

The John W. Beaumont Memorial Tower, built in 1928, is located inside of MSU’s West Circle Drive. It is also the source of bells ringing heard throughout campus and East Lansing. According to tour.msu.edu the tower is open for tours on Tuesdays at noon during the school year.