Travel Destinations Michigan Top Things to Do in Lansing, Michigan Minor-league baseball scores fans with a newly renovated stadium in the heart of the capital city, steps from the restored Capitol building and spots for tasting and toasting. A trolley connects the capital to East Lansing, home of Michigan State University. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 29, 2022 MSU Broad Art Museum. Photo: Bob Stefko Do Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum Ever-changing galleries of contemporary art keep visits fresh, and even the building itself, with its ribbons of glass and corugated metal, is an attraction for visitors at Michigan State University. broadmuseum.msu.edu Lansing Lugnuts This minor league club feeds into the Oakland Athletics. Fans cheer their hometown team from theater-style seats at the spiffed-up Cooley Law School Stadium, where summer ballgames mean frequent fireworks and freebies. milb.com Lansing River Trail The 13-mile trail hugs the banks of the Red Cedar and Grand rivers with a paved pathway and wooden footbridges, connecting the city with parks, picnic spots and historic Old Town. lansingrivertrail.org Michigan History Museum Five levels of exhibits recount the state's 150-year history. michigan.gov Michigan State Capitol. Bob Stefko Michigan State Capitol Take a free weekday tour of the 1879 building, known for its 160-foot-high rotunda. Guides shows where artisans transformed cast iron into polished marble and simple pine into gleaming walnut in stunning examples of decorative faux finishes. michigan.gov Lansing's Old Town neighborhood. Old Town Galleries, restaurants, boutiques and bars fill historical buildings in the original downtown. iloveoldtown.org Potter Park Zoo More than 160 species, including lions and ring-tailed lemurs, fascinate visitors. The most conspicuous residents might be the dozens of free-roaming peacocks preening for attention. potterparkzoo.org Eat and Drink American Fifth Spirits Across the street from the Lugnuts' ballpark you can find infused cocktails at Lansing's first brewery. americanfifthspirits.com The Cosmos Wood-fired pizzas come with imaginative toppings, such as beet pesto and runny eggs. thecosmoslansing.com Johnny Quirin Crunchy's Besides having 27 beers on tap (with one of East Lansing's best microbrew lists), this sports bar serves one of the best (and biggest) burger's in town. crunchyseastlansing.com Soup Spoon Cafe Close to the capitol, the food in this casual, artsy setting includes buoyant eggs Benny and massive breakfast burritos. soupspooncafe.com Troppo This upscale spot near the capitol has historical photos and an inventive menu. troppo.org Stay Radisson The 11-story hotel puts visitors near Lansing River Trail. radisson.com Wild Goose Inn. Bob Stefko Wild Goose Inn At a tidy Cape Cod near MSU, suites come with a fireplace, free Wi-Fi and luxurious bath with a whirlpool tub. wildgooseinn.com For more information lansing.org Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit