amazing places you won't want to miss in lansing
Food scene
delicious bites and drinks
Delicious food, within walking distance of my place. Great selection and amenable to variety of dietary restrictions including vegetarian/vegan. Great beverage and dessert selection.
42 locals recommend
Soup Spoon Café
1419 E Michigan AveDelicious food, within walking distance of my place. Great selection and amenable to variety of dietary restrictions including vegetarian/vegan. Great beverage and dessert selection.
More of a punk bar than a cafe and home to Ruckus Ramen. Delicious Asian inspired dishes such as gourmet ramen, gyoza, mochi and rice bowls.
7 locals recommend
The Avenue Café
2021 E Michigan AveMore of a punk bar than a cafe and home to Ruckus Ramen. Delicious Asian inspired dishes such as gourmet ramen, gyoza, mochi and rice bowls.
Hip eclectic restaurant serving creative food and cocktails amid industrial decor. Featuring exposed brick and high ceilings, this place has a lively urban vibe you will love!
15 locals recommend
The People's Kitchen
2722 E Michigan AveHip eclectic restaurant serving creative food and cocktails amid industrial decor. Featuring exposed brick and high ceilings, this place has a lively urban vibe you will love!
Tiny hole-in-the-wall diner with delicious, and creative breakfast dishes and sandwiches.
19 locals recommend
Good Truckin' Diner
1107 S Washington AveTiny hole-in-the-wall diner with delicious, and creative breakfast dishes and sandwiches.
Speakeasy-themed distillery and bar featuring plenty of classy cocktails and upscale appetizers, plus board-games.
13 locals recommend
American Fifth Spirits
112 N Larch StSpeakeasy-themed distillery and bar featuring plenty of classy cocktails and upscale appetizers, plus board-games.
Delicious coffee and house-made doughnuts including vegan and gluten-free options. This is also a great place to hangout and get some work done :)
22 locals recommend
Strange Matter Coffee
2010 E Michigan AveDelicious coffee and house-made doughnuts including vegan and gluten-free options. This is also a great place to hangout and get some work done :)
Artsy, hip coffee shop with urban-chic vibes! Delicious teas, pastries, and chocolate.
16 locals recommend
Blue Owl Coffee
1149 S Washington AveArtsy, hip coffee shop with urban-chic vibes! Delicious teas, pastries, and chocolate.
delicious taco truck within walking distance of my house! great prices, vegetarian / vegan options
10 locals recommend
El Oasis
2511 E Michigan Avedelicious taco truck within walking distance of my house! great prices, vegetarian / vegan options
Neighborhoods
REO Town - Up-and-coming artsy-commercial district with a coffee shop, pub, restaurants, vintage / second hand shops and lots of street art.
South Washington Avenue
South Washington AvenueREO Town - Up-and-coming artsy-commercial district with a coffee shop, pub, restaurants, vintage / second hand shops and lots of street art.
Old Town - Urban artsy commercial district with lots of galleries, eclectic shops, restaurants, bars, and a vintage clothing shop. Plenty of street art and sculptures to see. The Lansing River Trail intersects this district which is a great place for recreational walking and biking. The Fish Ladder is also very cool to see located just south of the commercial area.
East César E. Chávez Avenue
East César E. Chávez AvenueOld Town - Urban artsy commercial district with lots of galleries, eclectic shops, restaurants, bars, and a vintage clothing shop. Plenty of street art and sculptures to see. The Lansing River Trail intersects this district which is a great place for recreational walking and biking. The Fish Ladder is also very cool to see located just south of the commercial area.
This is where you will be staying and where I love to live! the house is located just a few blocks north of an active commercial district with a bookstore, coffeeshop, pizzeria, two bars/music venues, a smokehouse, a fitness gym, etc.
The neighborhood is fairly progressive with a mix of students, young professionals, families, seniors, and local business owners. There are many community urban gardens nearby and a farmers market every Wednesday.
Eastside
This is where you will be staying and where I love to live! the house is located just a few blocks north of an active commercial district with a bookstore, coffeeshop, pizzeria, two bars/music venues, a smokehouse, a fitness gym, etc.
The neighborhood is fairly progressive with a mix of students, young professionals, families, seniors, and local business owners. There are many community urban gardens nearby and a farmers market every Wednesday.
Sightseeing
sightseeing and local tourism
You will have a great time exploring this beautiful building. Free and open to the public weekdays during the day as well as Saturday.
16 locals recommend
Capitol Building Legislative Office
100 N Capitol AveYou will have a great time exploring this beautiful building. Free and open to the public weekdays during the day as well as Saturday.
Really unique museum with tons of vintage cars and local history.
15 locals recommend
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum DrReally unique museum with tons of vintage cars and local history.
Nice local nature area with a walking trail, within walking distance of my house! I visit frequently to get some fresh air and enjoy the sights and sounds.
Tollgate Wetlands
1101 N Fairview AveNice local nature area with a walking trail, within walking distance of my house! I visit frequently to get some fresh air and enjoy the sights and sounds.
Great trail that extends from East Lansing to Downtown Lansing, Hawk Island, and beyond! Good for biking, running, walking, picnicking etc.
9 locals recommend
Lansing River Trail
Lansing River TrailGreat trail that extends from East Lansing to Downtown Lansing, Hawk Island, and beyond! Good for biking, running, walking, picnicking etc.
Cool fish ladder located along the River Trail, close to the Old Town commercial district.
6 locals recommend
Brenke Fish Ladder
216 East Grand River AvenueCool fish ladder located along the River Trail, close to the Old Town commercial district.
A great park to visit to go hiking through the woods on an unpaved trail.
15 locals recommend
Lake Lansing Park North
6260 E Lake DrA great park to visit to go hiking through the woods on an unpaved trail.
Cool Ledges, popular destination for hiking, rock climbing and kayaking (byok). several nearby boat launches and a big dam
8 locals recommend
Fitzgerald Park
100 Fitzgerald Park DrCool Ledges, popular destination for hiking, rock climbing and kayaking (byok). several nearby boat launches and a big dam
Great park with plenty of paved walking trails around a small lake, a huge section of woods to the north, and plenty of picnic tables, pavilions, and even a swimming area.
23 locals recommend
Hawk Island Park
1601 E Cavanaugh RdGreat park with plenty of paved walking trails around a small lake, a huge section of woods to the north, and plenty of picnic tables, pavilions, and even a swimming area.
large historic park with a playground, pavilion and historic pool that is currently fundraising for repairs. Neighborhood Org puts on movie nights in the park on a regular basis during the warmer months.
Moores Park
420 Moores River Drlarge historic park with a playground, pavilion and historic pool that is currently fundraising for repairs. Neighborhood Org puts on movie nights in the park on a regular basis during the warmer months.
hands-on children's museum with plenty of fun activities and crafts
33 locals recommend
Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Drhands-on children's museum with plenty of fun activities and crafts
Shops
I love this little bookstore and giftshop. It's very close to my house and a great place to browse.
Triple Goddess Bookstore is located inside which is a more metaphysical type bookstore carrying supplies like incense, crystals, and providing tarot and astrology readings.
Everybody Reads LLC
2019 E Michigan AveI love this little bookstore and giftshop. It's very close to my house and a great place to browse.
Triple Goddess Bookstore is located inside which is a more metaphysical type bookstore carrying supplies like incense, crystals, and providing tarot and astrology readings.
Quirky fun little Thrift shop!
The owner has great taste and has a variety of styles and sizes.
Metro Retro
304 E Grand River RdQuirky fun little Thrift shop!
The owner has great taste and has a variety of styles and sizes.
Food Scene
May-October every weds from 2-7pm
local produce, food trucks, prepared meal vendors
Allen Farmers Market
1611 E Kalamazoo StMay-October every weds from 2-7pm
local produce, food trucks, prepared meal vendors