Rhett’s Guidebook to Lansing
Must see!
If you are looking for something to do while you are in the Lansing area, Horrocks is a MUST!!! It’s huge and has produce, coffee, popcorn, candy, beer, wine, pizza and so much more. They have a garden area in the back that is open all year round that you can sit down with a drink, order pizza, or get food from the food trucks. Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, it’s still fun to browse around.
19 locals recommend
Horrocks Farm Market
7420 W Saginaw HwyIf you are looking for something to do while you are in the Lansing area, Horrocks is a MUST!!! It’s huge and has produce, coffee, popcorn, candy, beer, wine, pizza and so much more. They have a garden area in the back that is open all year round that you can sit down with a drink, order pizza, or get food from the food trucks. Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, it’s still fun to browse around.
The Graduate Hotel in East Lansing has a roof top bar (only open in the warmer months) with an incredible view of the MSU campus!
Graduate Rock Bar
133 Evergreen AvenueThe Graduate Hotel in East Lansing has a roof top bar (only open in the warmer months) with an incredible view of the MSU campus!
Sightseeing
This is a great place to check out during the day but you get an extra special view at night with the lighted forest. A great place to bring the kids to play in the beach area. https://www.lansing.org/listings/rotary-park/6653/
Rotary Park
325 Riverfront DriveThis is a great place to check out during the day but you get an extra special view at night with the lighted forest. A great place to bring the kids to play in the beach area. https://www.lansing.org/listings/rotary-park/6653/
There are over 20 miles of trails that go over Lansing to areas like Old Town, Potter Park, MSU and more. https://lansingrivertrail.org/
9 locals recommend
Lansing River Trail
Lansing River TrailThere are over 20 miles of trails that go over Lansing to areas like Old Town, Potter Park, MSU and more. https://lansingrivertrail.org/
Hawk Hollow is a great place to golf but if you aren't an avid golfer, they also have Little Hawk putting course on a real grass course. https://eagleeyegolfclub.com/golf-courses/the-little-hawk-putting-course/
Hawk Hollow Golf Course
15101 Chandler RdHawk Hollow is a great place to golf but if you aren't an avid golfer, they also have Little Hawk putting course on a real grass course. https://eagleeyegolfclub.com/golf-courses/the-little-hawk-putting-course/
The park is open all year round with over 160 species of animals. https://potterparkzoo.org/
37 locals recommend
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania AveThe park is open all year round with over 160 species of animals. https://potterparkzoo.org/
Anderson Park Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lansing, Michigan that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/michigan/anderson-park-trail
Anderson Nature Park
3377 Wardell RoadAnderson Park Trail is a 3.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lansing, Michigan that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/michigan/anderson-park-trail
This is a great hiking area along the river for the family. It's about a 20 minute drive. https://www.eatoncounty.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Fitzgerald-Park-4
8 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Park
100 Fitzgerald Park DrThis is a great hiking area along the river for the family. It's about a 20 minute drive. https://www.eatoncounty.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Fitzgerald-Park-4
Entertainment
Bowling, Axe throwing, bumper cars, arcade, escape rooms, an outdoor volleyball in the summer. https://sparetimelansing.com/
10 locals recommend
Spare Time Entertainment Center
3101 E Grand River RdBowling, Axe throwing, bumper cars, arcade, escape rooms, an outdoor volleyball in the summer. https://sparetimelansing.com/
Kart racing, Axe throwing, rage room, food, and drinks. https://highcaliberkarting.com/
13 locals recommend
High Caliber Karting and Entertainment
1982 W Grand River RdKart racing, Axe throwing, rage room, food, and drinks. https://highcaliberkarting.com/
Local Coffee
This place is very popular on the weekends and seats can be hard to come by. Online ordering is available. They have really good doughnuts. The “Nola” is my favorite! https://strangemattercoffee.com/
22 locals recommend
Strange Matter Coffee
2010 E Michigan AveThis place is very popular on the weekends and seats can be hard to come by. Online ordering is available. They have really good doughnuts. The “Nola” is my favorite! https://strangemattercoffee.com/
They feature coffee cocktails (non-alcoholic), nitro cold brew and so much more. https://www.blueowlcoffee.net/reo
16 locals recommend
Blue Owl Coffee
1149 S Washington AveThey feature coffee cocktails (non-alcoholic), nitro cold brew and so much more. https://www.blueowlcoffee.net/reo
They have pour overs, drip coffee, flavored lattes, teas and more. https://www.fostercoffee.co/eastlansing
Foster Coffee Company
196 Albert StreetThey have pour overs, drip coffee, flavored lattes, teas and more. https://www.fostercoffee.co/eastlansing
Local Breakfast
Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday. My personal favorite is the “Really Good Fu%@ing Pancakes”. https://www.eatpeoples.com
15 locals recommend
The People's Kitchen
2722 E Michigan AveBrunch is available on Saturday and Sunday. My personal favorite is the “Really Good Fu%@ing Pancakes”. https://www.eatpeoples.com
Soup Spoon Café
1419 E Michigan AveThe Stacked French Toast is my go to. https://soupspooncafe.com/
They have a huge menu selection but a small eating area. So good! https://goodtruckin.com/
19 locals recommend
Good Truckin' Diner
1107 S Washington AveThey have a huge menu selection but a small eating area. So good! https://goodtruckin.com/
Food scene
They serve their own craft beer and delicious food. During warmer weather, they have a large patio area, garage doors open, to make for a great atmosphere.
https://www.lansingbrewingcompany.com
31 locals recommend
Lansing Brewing Company
518 E Shiawassee StThey serve their own craft beer and delicious food. During warmer weather, they have a large patio area, garage doors open, to make for a great atmosphere.
https://www.lansingbrewingcompany.com
El Azteco
1016 W Saginaw StA local favorite for Mexican food. https://elaztecowest.com/
If you are daring enough, try the “trust us” pizza! I have never been disappointed. The truffle oil popcorn is delicious. http://thecosmoslansing.com/
17 locals recommend
The Cosmos
1200 N Larch St If you are daring enough, try the “trust us” pizza! I have never been disappointed. The truffle oil popcorn is delicious. http://thecosmoslansing.com/
They have been featured on Food Network, “Diners, Drive-In, and Dives” and “Triple D Nation”. https://meatbbq.com/
39 locals recommend
Meat BBQ
1224 Turner RdThey have been featured on Food Network, “Diners, Drive-In, and Dives” and “Triple D Nation”. https://meatbbq.com/
This restaurant is new to the area, has 20 different kinds of sliders, yummy appetizers, and unique drink options. https://www.sidecarsliderbar.com/
Sidecar Slider Bar - Lansing
500 East Michigan AvenueThis restaurant is new to the area, has 20 different kinds of sliders, yummy appetizers, and unique drink options. https://www.sidecarsliderbar.com/
They have fun pizza options, all-day breakfast, multiple options for loaded fries, wings, burgers and more. https://artspublansing.com/
Art's Pub
809 E Kalamazoo St They have fun pizza options, all-day breakfast, multiple options for loaded fries, wings, burgers and more. https://artspublansing.com/
A great option if you want to order food in to relax at the house. They have excellent pizza! They only have carry-out here. https://www.toarminas.com/location/lansing/
Toarmina's Pizza
2011 E Michigan AveA great option if you want to order food in to relax at the house. They have excellent pizza! They only have carry-out here. https://www.toarminas.com/location/lansing/
This place is new to the Lansing area. It has a food court with seven different restaurants that are elevated local street food vendors, 2 full service bars, a large patio, and shuffle board.
Lansing Shuffle
This place is new to the Lansing area. It has a food court with seven different restaurants that are elevated local street food vendors, 2 full service bars, a large patio, and shuffle board.
Pablo's Mexican Restaurant (Eastside)
This is walking distance from LNSG LXRY 2 and 3!
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Traveling with Kids
If you are traveling with kids, checkout this website from a friend of ours with a list of almost 50 things to do. https://lansingfamilyfun.com/free-things-to-do-with-kids-in-lansing/