West 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.
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.
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 West Lansing
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
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Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Very close to MSU campus. The breakfast was very good too.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
The hotel and room reeked of marijuana. Walls showed lots of wear and tear.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Lansing by IHG
Nice clean big hotel…very new and updated. Upper area rite outside downtown..will return soon
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
The stay was good, however when I arrived, it took at least 5 mins for staff to appear from the back and when I was leaving staff members were talking and took a while to acknowledge me.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
Beautiful
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Lansing
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Lansing Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
