Old Town Lansing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town 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.
Jackson Field
Catch an event at Jackson Field 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.
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 Old Town Lansing Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Such a cute hotel with great staff, easy parking and delicious coffee! Loved it!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
Absolutely perfect! My second time staying here and it’s consistently perfect!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
One of the staff came and unclogged the toilet soon after we got there. I thought that was nice. She also brought us more towels later. I had a few problems with the key cards, even though I ended up getting four.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
Great place for a quiet family atmosphere
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Great bartender
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
Stinky room, below power quality for Hilton name. Difficult Parking, did not get what I booked for. Overall, one of the poorest experience. I had to cover my head with a bedsheet in order to avoid the smell in the room, even with air condition on there was a smell. I was so tired that I did not bother ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Lansing
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Lansing Center are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan State Capitol, 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.
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 R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
Edgemont Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Edgemont Park and surrounding area, you can visit Lansing Mall and Michigan History Museum.
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 Adado Riverfront Park.
