East Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Side
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.
Potter Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Potter Park Zoo 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.
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.
Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
"We booked this room for Memorial Day weekend to have a small vacation with our grandchildren in Michigan. We were looking forward to using the restaurant and bar and the kids were excited to spend the day in the indoor pool. For some reason the hotel decided to close the restaurant, bar, and pool ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Woodspring Suites East Lansing - University Area
"Staff"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
"Very clean and employees very frirndly"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
"The room was superficially clean. There were stains on the chairs and the furniture was run dowm. The bed had seen better days. The shower had no place for soap or shampoo except the floor. The shower door would not stay closed. The shower water was barely lukewarm and never got to a comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
AC Hotel Lansing University Area
"Comfortable room. Close to Red Ceder Lodge"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Lansing Center are top sights worth seeing.
REO Town
While there might not be top attractions in REO Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like REO Motor Car Company / REO Clubhouse and River Trail.
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.
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.
Moores Park
When in Moores Park, you can plan a visit to REO Motor Car Company / REO Clubhouse and River Trail, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
