Best hotels in Lansing
Courtyard by Marriott
2710 Lake Lansing Road, MI, 48912
This straightforward and modern hotel is just a 15-minute drive from the airport and close to the US 127 and the State Capitol. Make use of the fully-equipped fitness center and indoor pool before enjoying an evening meal at The Bistro. Rooms come with premium cable channels and Netflix, and business travelers will appreciate the meeting and event space.
Wild Goose Inn
512 Albert Street, MI, 48823
Indulge in tropical luxury at this nature-inspired hotel in East Lansing. Each of the six rooms are uniquely designed with a seasonal outdoor theme, featuring large in-room jacuzzis, cozy fireplaces and a private patio or balcony. Start your day with a gourmet Wild Goose breakfast of freshly baked muffins, home-brewed coffee and crispy bacon.
Radisson Hotel
111 N Grand Avenue, MI, 48993
Reserve a room at this Downtown hotel for easy access to the Grand River waterfront and the Michigan State Capitol. Rooms are simple yet stylish, featuring large beds and bathrooms with rainfall showers. Enjoy your evening meal at the Capitol City Grille restaurant, serving classic American fare.
Best restaurants in Lansing
Meat Southern BBQ & Carnivore Cuisine
1224 Turner Road, MI, 48906
Sink your teeth into succulent cuts of meat at this heaven-on-earth carnivore eatery. The restaurant serves some of the best-loved barbecue in the city, including huge racks of glazed ribs. Start with the smoked chicken wings before tackling ‘Meat Mountain’ – layers of beef brisket, mashed potatoes and cheese topped with cream corn and bacon.
The Cosmos
1200 N Larch Street, MI, 48906
Local pizza lovers have flocked to The Cosmos for their signature wood-fired pies since its opening in 2015. Decked with sci-fi inspired interiors and arcade tables with retro games, diners can enjoy creative pizzas like ‘The Spaceball’, topped with meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta, onions and pepperoncini.
Golden Harvest Restaurant
1625 Turner Road, MI, 48906
This perennially popular breakfast and brunch spot has been serving grand stacks of waffles and pancakes for more than 60 years. Order a plate of cheesy omelets or mushroom hash with brisket and crispy shallots smothered in gravy.
What to do in Lansing
Michigan State Capitol
100 N Capitol Avenue, MI, 48933
Visit the home of the Michigan government to uncover the political history of the state and country. This 1879 building epitomizes Victorian opulence, featuring large chandeliers and restored oil paintings. Explore the Gallery of Governors and the Supreme Court Chamber to get a feel for Michigan’s past.
MSU Broad Art Museum
547 E Circle Drive, MI, 48824
This impressive museum is hard to miss thanks to its striking parallelogram shape of stainless steel and glass. Inside, visitors can browse a collection of more than 10,000 works from around the globe and throughout history. Admire ceramics from ancient Greece and discover modern European and North American paintings and photographs.
W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
W Circle Drive, MI, 48824
Take a leisurely stroll across five acres of blooming gardens on the MSU campus. One of the oldest maintained university gardens in the country, here you can find more than 1,800 types of plant. The gardens are an outdoor laboratory for students but are also open for the public to enjoy picnics on a sunny afternoon.