Downtown Lansing Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Lansing
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
Rooms were clean but they nickel and dime you for everything. No amenities offered other than in-room coffeemaker.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown
I had a wonderful stay! The hotel was very clean and the room was incredible spacious. Loved that you could order at the bistro and take it back up to your room!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
C
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
All good
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
It was fine
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
I did not get to check-in until 7pm even though check in was at 3 pm. The room was very dirty, refrigerator, sheets, hotel towels had Blood on them so did the couch and beds. I took pictures of everything. Worst hotel ever and they did not refund me my money. They told me a family lived there for ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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 R.E. Olds Transportation 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.
