- Our list of the best things to do in Lansing, Michigan, features the top 50 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lansing, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Lansing, MI , followed by 28 popular activities in nearby cities, including East Lansing and Okemos
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Professional escape room games center provides a variety of fun experiences - including bank vault heists and lair runaways
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In the heart of downtown Lansing, the Michigan Historical Museum presents exhibits and events that detail over a thousand years of local history, from early First Nations artifacts to recent events. The museum welcomes school tours and other large groups.
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Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906
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An impressive architectural marvel, the Michigan State Capitol is located in Lansing. It is the hub of Michigan's government and contains the offices of most major state officials, plus ample room for meetings and press conferences.
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Cooley Law School Stadium is home to the Lansing Lugnuts, a minor league baseball team in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system. In addition to baseball, the stadium hosts special events like fireworks shows.
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The River Trail in Lansing is a 13 mile area with paved trails and parks. The trail also passes through Downtown Lansing, the Potter Park Zoo, the Impression 5 Science Center, the Lansing City Market, and the Hawk Island Park.
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Lansing's Potter Park Zoo is a mid-size community zoo that is home to hundreds of animals from throughout the world. The Zoo hosts a huge annual Christmas light show that is one of the town's most popular seasonal attractions.
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The Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan is a hands-on, 'please touch' science museum and educational center. The museum is packed with a rotating series of exhibits, experiment stations, play areas and other fun learning opportunities.
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R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
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240 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933
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Lansing's R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is a must-see for fans of historical and vintage vehicles. The museum also contains historical engines, other mechanical components, dashboard instruments and interior vehicle appointments.
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The Old Town of Lansing is located in the historic district and offers self-guided and guided walking tours, a scavenger hunt, and a tour for children. Old Town also features many shops, businesses, and restaurants, including Aggie Mae's Bakery & Deli, Cravings Gourmet Popcorn, and Cozy Koi Bed & Breakfast.
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Covering over 2,600 acres, Sleepy Hollow State Park is a popular camping and hiking destination in Laingsburg, Michigan. The park offers camping, hiking, horse trails, cross-country skiing, hunting grounds, fishing, boat launching facilities and other attractive visitor amenities.
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100 East North Street, Lansing, MI 48906
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One of the most architecturally important buildings in Lansing, Michigan is the Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center. This massive mansion is a sterling example of Classical Revival construction. It is open Tuesday through Saturday.