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.
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.
Top hotels in East Side
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
I have been at this hotel several times. The only persistent issue is the very poor valet service. They do not have enough people to get cars and I have waited 20 min- 1 hour to get my car
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
The breakfast was good and staff was great.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
Do not book here it is very run down. Carpet in rooms dirty. The bathroom was dirty and the jacuzzi had mold around it. Property is outdated and possibly has bed bugs.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Woodspring Suites East Lansing - University Area
Great location! Needed a hotel for MSU graduation and it worked great.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing
The staff was friendly and helpful. We were very well accommodated, and we enjoyed our staff immensely. It was great to be so close to the Lansing Shuffle and downtown restaurants (go to Strange Matter - totally worth the walk for good coffee, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and even better ...
Reviewed on 5 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 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.
