Old Town 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.
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.
River Trail
One of the best ways to experience the character and atmosphere of Michigan’s capital city is to follow this path along the banks of the Grand River.
Top hotels in Old Town Lansing
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
The room was very clean and quiet. The heat was great and water was nice and hot in the shower.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
Brand new hotel. Terrific suites
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
Note and staff good, room was noisy due to location of air handling equipment
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Clean, updated hotel. Super helpful staff!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing/Okemos
Fantastic everything
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Woodspring Suites East Lansing - University Area
Room was immaculate.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Lansing
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Adado Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center.
