What to do in Lansing, MI

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Lansing travel guide

Michigan State Capitol which includes heritage architecture

River Trail featuring a river or creek and a city

Rogers-Carrier House which includes a house

Lansing Attractions

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Places of interest in Lansing

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Lansing attractions

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What to do in Lansing

Popular places to visit

Lansing Center

Learn about the events happening in Lansing Center during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Michigan State Capitol

Admire the marvelous domed building that marks the seat of government in Michigan, then take a tour of the interior to learn how the state’s laws are made.

Jackson Field

Catch an event at Jackson Field during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Adado Riverfront Park

Experience the relaxed atmosphere of this tranquil part of Michigan’s historic capital city and enjoy live music on the banks of the river.

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

Travel through the history of transportation in an engaging museum that charts the history of the REO Motor Car Company and displays some of its finest vehicles.

Michigan Historical Museum featuring interior views

Michigan History Museum

The history of the people of Michigan is presented across five levels of exhibits at this museum that charts the story of the state from its earliest days through to the 21st century.

Herrmann House

With an intriguing history that touches on Ernest Hemingway and the Lost Generation of writers, this stately mansion today houses the college’s president.

River Trail

One of the best ways to experience the character and atmosphere of Michigan’s capital city is to follow this path along the banks of the Grand River.

Eastwood Towne Center

You can do some window-shopping at Eastwood Towne Center during your stay in Lansing.

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Lansing featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people

Downtown Lansing

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Adado Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

Waverly

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Waverly. You might want to make time for a stop at Lansing Mall or Horrocks Farm Market.

West Lansing

When in West Lansing, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Lansing Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Side

While East Side may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Potter Park Zoo and Jackson Field.

Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Eastwood

While Eastwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastwood Towne Center and Groesbeck Golf Course.

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