East Side Travel Guide
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.
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.
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 East Side
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Everything was great
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing/Okemos
Staff was fantastic. We had to cancel a room because of illness. Staff made it happen no problem. Hotel very nice and the price was good.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
The staff was very friendly, and the room was very clean and comfortable. A couple areas of concern where the fridge didn't seem to get very cool at all when I put items in and turned the dial to a very cold setting. Also, the outlet I plugged the coffee maker into seemed rather loose from the wall ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Nice hotel. Close to campus.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Clarion Pointe East Lansing University Area
Receptionist are nice. Room is clean. The most important location very convenient, close to Whole Food, Trader's Joe, Asian Market, Costco.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
Everything was perfect. Great design, super clean, very friendly staff. Reasonable and close to airport.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Adado Riverfront Park 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 River Trail and R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
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 Adado Riverfront Park.
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.
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.
