East Side Travel Guide
Lansing
Visit East Side
Popular places to visit
Jackson Field
Catch an event at Jackson Field during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
"thank you .i just stayed for night only ,and everything"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
"The property is nice and the rooftop bar is awesome. The reasons for the 3-star rating were as follows: 1) The thermostat in the room didn't work until (at 2:15 am) I turned it off and back on again. I had set the thermostat to 68 degrees on the 'cool' setting when we went to bed as it was 73 degrees ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Woodspring Suites East Lansing - University Area
"As soon as I got there I was greeted by Shalita a very nice woman and helped me with all my questions that I had when I arrived in my room it was very clean and felt like home"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
"Clean room,"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
"No hot water for the first 2 days bummer."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
AC Hotel Lansing University Area
"Beds are super comfy and room was quiet. Staff was super helpful and polite. Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Side
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Lansing Center are top sights worth seeing.
Waverly
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Waverly. You might want to make time for a stop at Lansing Mall or Horrocks Farm Market.
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.
Moores Park
When in Moores Park, you can plan a visit to River Trail and REO Motor Car Company / REO Clubhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Everett
Though Old Everett may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fenner Nature Center and REO Motor Car Company / REO Clubhouse.
