MSU Community Engagement SHARE 8 reasons East Lansing is the best college town in the Midwest By: Liam Boylan-Pett, Derrick Turner, Garret Morgan, Nick SchraderThanks to world-class entertainment, arts, parks and more, it should come as no surprise to Spartans everywhere that East Lansing was recently ranked the top college town in the Midwest. From a premier theater that brings in the best acts to public gardens and opportunities for recreation at every turn, here are a few of the reasons why East Lansing is the best college town in the Midwest. The East Lansing Art Festival has brought local and national artists to the city for more than six decades. Capital attractionsJust west of East Lansing is the capital of Michigan, and Lansing is the perfect neighbor. See why MSU students believe East Lansing is the best college town in the Midwest.