Downtown Lansing Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lansing featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
Lansing featuring wild flowers
Lansing featuring a city and a sunset
Lansing which includes a city
Lansing featuring a river or creek, a bridge and a city

Popular places to visit

Lansing Center

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.

Lansing Center
Michigan State Capitol featuring heritage architecture

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.

Michigan State Capitol
Jackson Field

Jackson Field

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

Jackson Field
Adado Riverfront Park showing a lake or waterhole

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.

Adado Riverfront Park
Michigan Historical Museum which includes 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.

Michigan History Museum
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum which includes heritage elements, signage and interior views

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.

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum

Activities

Lansing Scavenger Hunt: At The Heart Of Michigan

Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Lansing, At The Heart Of Michigan

AU$19
per adult
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Lansing, At The Heart Of Michigan
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Our pick of the best Downtown Lansing Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
3.5 out of 5
111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI
The price is AU$176 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$176
per night
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lansing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)
"the staff was great. the room was clean. the door could use some work. I really ahs to push down on the handle. other than that everything was great, the afternoon shift on Saturday was the best."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown
3 out of 5
600 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE, Lansing, MI
The price is AU$155 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$155
per night
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lansing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (407 reviews)
"Great property with excellent staff, especially Elizabeth at the front desk. The only negative is the amount of street people around the area."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown
Spacious 3BR Home in Lansing
Spacious 3BR Home in Lansing
Lansing
The price is AU$440 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$440
per night
15 July - 16 July
Stay at this vacation home in Lansing. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions First Presbyterian Church Historical Marker ...
Lovely space!
"The property was great for our family! Really close to a lot of little things to do and playgrounds! Had comfortable beds and enough space for my Husband, four children and I. Host was really accommodating and responded to any concerns or questions we had, Thank you!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2024

Spacious 3BR Home in Lansing
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
4 out of 5
133 Evergreen Avenue, East Lansing, MI
The price is AU$198 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$198
per night
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in East Lansing. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour health club, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Was cute, few ants the in room. Great price, right by ACTIVE bars, cool lobby."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Clarion Hotel
Clarion Hotel
3 out of 5
7501 W Saginaw Hwy, Building A, Lansing, MI
The price is AU$117 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$117
per night
17 July - 18 July
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lansing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
6.8/10 (73 reviews)
"I loved the hotel it was clean the staff were very helpful but the only thing I didn’t like was the limited items for breakfast and the eggs were so dry"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Clarion Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
2.5 out of 5
1100 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI
The price is AU$191 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$191
per night
30 July - 31 July
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Lansing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (970 reviews)
Fun time
"Excellent room, clean. Lots of room."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lansing

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REO Town

While there might not be top attractions in REO Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Michigan History Museum and Impression 5 Science Center.

REO Town
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Old Town Lansing

You'll enjoy the live music and architecture in Old Town Lansing. You might want to make time for a stop at The Creole Gallery or Church of the Resurrection.

Old Town Lansing
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Westside

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

Westside
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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.

Moores Park
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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.

East Side
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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.

West Lansing

Downtown Lansing Travel Guide

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