{"id":11583,"date":"2017-05-24T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.wordpress.com\/?p=11583"},"modified":"2017-05-24T10:05:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T14:05:00","slug":"best-places-to-visit-on-campus-that-arent-under-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=11583","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Visit on Campus that Aren\u2019t Under Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we head into summer, you may have noticed more and more construction projects popping up around campus. If you want to know exactly where all of that work is happening so you can avoid it as you make your way around MSU, here is an <a href=\"http:\/\/ipf.msu.edu\/construction\/detours\/detour-map.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With a campus as large as MSU, even when half of it is under construction, there are still many beautiful and fun places that you can visit. We\u2019ve compiled a list locations you should check out if you want to enjoy campus during the season of road work.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11598\" style=\"width: 191px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-11598 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/beal_garden_marker.png?resize=191%2C287\" alt=\"Beal_Garden_Marker\" width=\"191\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/beal_garden_marker.png?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/beal_garden_marker.png?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/beal_garden_marker.png?resize=266%2C400&amp;ssl=1 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Communications and Brand Strategy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beal Botanical Garden: Not only is this garden beautiful, but it\u2019s also historically significant as the oldest continuously operated garden of this type in the U.S.!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pa.msu.edu\/astro\/observ\/visitors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSU Observatory<\/a>: Come study the galaxy at the MSU observatory, located at the edge of campus and far away from any construction!<\/li>\n<li>The River Trail: On the banks of the Red Cedar is a walking and bike path runs through the center of campus. This is the perfect place to walk if you want to get out of the sun and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river (you may also find some friendly MSU ducks and squirrels along the way).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dairystore.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The MSU Dairy Store<\/a>: The Dairy Store at MSU sells arguably the best ice cream ever.<\/li>\n<li>Beaumont Tower: No trip to MSU would be complete without a trip to this campus landmark.<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9243\" style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-9243\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/woodlot_web.png?resize=252%2C168\" alt=\"woodlot_web\" width=\"252\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/woodlot_web.png?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/woodlot_web.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/woodlot_web.png?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Behold the winding paths within Baker Woodlot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fw.msu.edu\/giving\/rachana_rajendra_bird_sanctuary\/about_the_sanctuary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baker Woodlot<\/a>: This is a little-known sanctuary located on campus that allows you to take a break from civilization and explore nature.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/broadmuseum.msu.edu\/programs-events\/programs-events\/listing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Broad Art Museum<\/a>: You can stop for a picture outside the futuristic building or head inside to look at their awesome exhibits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/theatre.msu.edu\/productions\/summer-circle-theatre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Circle Courtyard<\/a>: This courtyard hosts Summer Circle Theatre, which is free for anyone who wants to attend. The theme this season is Travel Across America\u2026and Beyond!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abramsplanetarium.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-8666 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/abramspic-slider-cropped.jpg?resize=275%2C162\" alt=\"AbramsPic-slider-cropped\" width=\"275\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/abramspic-slider-cropped.jpg?w=478&amp;ssl=1 478w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/abramspic-slider-cropped.jpg?resize=300%2C177&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Abrams Planetarium<\/a>: Have some family friendly fun by taking in one of the featured star shows.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eatatstate.com\/summer17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Gallery at Snyder\/Phillips<\/a>: A contender for best dining hall on campus, The Gallery offers great food and an even better atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we head into summer, you may have noticed more and more construction projects popping up around campus. If you want to know exactly where all of that work is happening so you can avoid&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=11583\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Best Places to Visit on Campus that Aren\u2019t Under Construction<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[7,9],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/frib_construction1.jpg?fit=600%2C399&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-30P","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11583"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}