Lansing Travel Guide

 
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  •   Lansing
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    by ZeekLTK
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  •   Things to Do
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  •   Things to Do
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Pro

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  Hopelessly Midwestern 


Con

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  The stinky River in the Summer time ( the Grand) 


In a nutshell

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  Nothing much to offer most tourists. Great place for school field trips - a few nice Michigan themed museums 

 

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Things to Do  

Walk along the Grand River

Walk along the Grand River, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  A cheap option for something to do in Lansing is to just take a stroll along the Grand River. The river goes all the way through town, so there are several ways to get to it. Along the river are several walkways which are generally in use by people out jogging, walking,... 

Lansing Lugnuts

Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  The Lansing Lugnuts are a minor league baseball team. Their stadium is located right in the heart of downtown Lansing, on Michigan Avenue.The team plays every summer beginning in early April and going until early September. The first game is always the "Crosstown Showdown" -... 

Hotels  

Red Roof Lansing West

 1 Review and 25 Opinions  Stayed here for a week in 2004 while transitioning into a new job in Lansing. Nice and clean. The... 

Hampton Inn Lansing

 1 Review and 28 Opinions  I knew I was staying in town a few days so I opted for a more luxurious room since I might be there... 

Restaurants  

Wild Beaver Saloon: Best bar in Lansing!

Wild Beaver Saloon: Best bar in Lansing!, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Located right in the heart of downtown, on the corner of Washington Square and Allegan Street, the Wild Beaver Saloon is the best bar in Lansing.First, they have some great specials. On Thursdays you can get an entire pitcher for $3.50. That's the cost of a single beer at... 

Reno's West: Decent Bar but Poor Service

Reno's West: Decent Bar but Poor Service, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Reno's West is one of few bars in North Lansing, along Saginaw Highway.In theory, it could be a pretty good place to spend an evening. It has a bunch of stuff to do: pool tables, shuffle board, darts, a lot of televisions... so plenty of entertainment. It also has an outdoor... 

Edmund's Pastime: Decent Sports Bar Downtown

Edmund's Pastime: Decent Sports Bar Downtown, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Edmund's is one of the newest restaurants in town, having opened in 2010. I've eaten here a few times and my take is that the menu is hit or miss... there are some things which you definitely get your money's worth and other things where you will leave disappointed.For... 

Empire Szechuan: Chinese Buffet

Empire Szechuan: Chinese Buffet, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Empire Szechuan is a basic Chinese buffet. They have a "lunch special" of $5.99 if you eat there between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM during the week, which comes out to $6.35 after tax if you get a water, and a little bit higher if you get a soft drink. I'm not sure what the price... 

Nightlife  

Downtown Lansing: Downtown is the Place to Go

Downtown Lansing: Downtown is the Place to Go, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  While there are bars scattered throughout the city, the main place to go for nightlife in Lansing is right in the downtown area. This is where the most bars are concentrated together, and there is quite a variety as well.The main area to go to is Michigan Avenue and... 

Frank's Press Box: Nice Sports Bar

Frank's Press Box: Nice Sports Bar, Lansing

 Basaic Says:  Frank's is a sports bar with TVs tuned to sporting events and the usual beer signs and posters. I enjoyed Frank's a bit more than Bennigan's. The atmosphere was much less formal and it was less crowded. The Rum and Coke was strong, and the staff friendly. They also have a... 

Transportation  

Parking

Parking, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Parking will vary depending on where you go in Lansing.In the "shopping districts" of North and South Lansing, parking should not be a problem at all. Most of the stores and restaurants have huge parking lots with plenty of spaces available. There is also a huge parking lot... 

Capital City Airport

Capital City Airport, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Capital City Airport is located in the northern part of Lansing, on Grand River Ave.It is a pretty good location, as that is a main road, so it is easy to get out and get to where ever you need to go. There are several rental car agencies located right at the airport and... 

To Lansing, From Detroit Metro Airport

To Lansing, From Detroit Metro Airport, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Detroit Metro Airport is, by far, the biggest and most frequented airport in the state of Michigan, so if this is your entry point, here are some options on how to get to Lansing.One of the easiest is to simply rent a car. Its very easy to obtain a rental car at DTW and... 

Taxi Cabs

Taxi Cabs, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  There are numerous taxi companies which service Lansing. I personally try to avoid using them unless I absolutely have to, because I feel like they are over priced. But if you decide you want to take a taxi, here are some of the companies that operate around here:Big Daddy... 

Trolley

Trolley, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  Officially called the "Entertainment Express", the Trolley runs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only, from 7:30 PM until 2:30 AM. It runs only between downtown Lansing and downtown East Lansing, essentially going back and forth between both of the major bar scenes... 

Shopping  

October Moon: Good-For-You Boutique with Charm

October Moon: Good-For-You Boutique with Charm, Lansing

 lovemycacti Says:  This shop is best described in two words: absolutely charming. A unique gift store with good-for-you products and fun, sweet gifts are sure to be found here. This is the perfect place to go if you're looking for gifts, more geared to women. It is a visually-busy store with... 

Lansing City Market: Farmer's Market

Lansing City Market: Farmer's Market, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  I stumbled upon this while walking along the Grand River. It appears to be a farmer's market in downtown Lansing where local farmers and artisans come in to sell their goods throughout the week. The sign on the door said that it is open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.... 

Lansing Mall: Lansing's Mall

Lansing Mall: Lansing's Mall, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  The Lansing Mall is Lansing's only mall. It is located in North Lansing on Saginaw Highway, between Elmwood and Creyts.It is open Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm and Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pmThe Lansing Mall essentially has some "major" stores and then a bunch of smaller ones,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Potter Park Children's Zoo

Potter Park Children's Zoo, Lansing

 grandmaR Says:  Lansing has a very nice small zoo called Potter Park. My daughter took me and my grandson to the zoo.. There is a petting zoo and my grandson went on a pony ride Rides are $1.50 per child, and you can also have instant photos taken for $2.00. I took my own pictures - this is... 

A little bit of history and things what to do.

A little bit of history and things what to do., Lansing

 harry_waagosh Says:  I think all small towns have a unique area that has to do with history. Lansing has one of those areas and it is nesstled right on the northside. The locals call this area Old Town. This is where the first two pinoneers situated their log cabins at (right at the Tate's... 

Favorites  

Four Regions of Lansing

Four Regions of Lansing, Lansing

 ZeekLTK Says:  There are really four distinct areas of Lansing that each accommodate a different type of person. If you're in the wrong region, you might not enjoy your stay as much as you would otherwise.-North Lansing: The first distinct region is "North Lansing", which is essentially a... 

I Didn't - But You Should

I Didn't - But You Should, Lansing

 lovemycacti Says:  I only had one cold January day to spend in Lansing. However, there are some more things I thought sounded interesting so you may want to check them out:- All Around the World African Museum and Resource Center- Kresge Art Museum- Impression 5 Science Center- Nokomis Native... 

 
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 Lansing, MI - I've lived in the Lansing area since 2003 when I began attending Michigan State University, but only recently have I actually moved into the Lansing city limits. Nevertheless, I've been around this... 

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Q:  I am travelling to Michaigan State University on 19/05/06. Can anyone advise me as to what i should pack, given that the weather... 

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A: It's hard to know what the weather will be like in two weeks, but I would guess that the temperatures will be fairly warm during the day, though you should also be... 

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Basaic Lansing Page

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 I just stopped in Lansing en route to other places and to get my car serviced. I stayed just down the road from the Lansing Mall which was actually a little disappointing. Stayed in some decent hotels... 

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Law School Year

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Lansing. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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 I love to travel, but am limited by funds and work as to how far I can go. My desire is to have a job where I travel all over the country, and other parts of the world. 

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Lansing through the eyes of a Wolverine

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 Lansing....small town on the dge of a cornfield.....home of the Michigan State Spartans....not home of the Wolverines :(...........but still a cool town if you know where to go for something to do. 

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Lansing

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 Lansing culture goes from the homeless people perpetually in front of gas stations to the extremely conservative atmosphere of the children attending MSU... 

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