Downtown Lansing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown 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.

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.

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

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.

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.
Activities

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Lansing, At The Heart Of Michigan
Our pick of the best Downtown Lansing Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
Clean room.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown
Good Location in Lansing.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

< 1 Mi to Old Town Lansing: Home w/ Furnished Deck

Gorgeous Apt w/ Balcony - Walk to Stadium & Lansing Center
We were in town for the MSU Parent's Weekend. The condo is absolutely beautiful (may have to steal the 1/2 bath glass sink and cool pump faucet idea!) and very comfortable. We loved the 2 balconies to see the gorgeous day and night city views. Biggby coffee shop is on the ground level, and the property ...
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
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Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Very clean room. Good breakfast. The eggs were my least favorite as others have mentioned but everything else was great.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lansing

Old Town Lansing
Travellers enjoy Old Town Lansing for its live music and architecture. Consider checking out The Creole Gallery while you're in the area.

REO Town
While there might not be top attractions in REO Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like River Trail and Michigan History Museum.

Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moores Park
When in Moores Park, you can plan a visit to River Trail and Michigan History Museum, 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 Lansing Fire Station No. 8.

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.
