East Side Travel Guide
Lansing
Popular places to visit
Lansing Center
Learn about the events happening in Lansing Center during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Michigan State Capitol
Admire the marvelous domed building that marks the seat of government in Michigan, then take a tour of the interior to learn how the state’s laws are made.
Jackson Field
Catch an event at Jackson Field during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Potter Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Potter Park Zoo during your trip to Lansing? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Adado Riverfront Park
Experience the relaxed atmosphere of this tranquil part of Michigan’s historic capital city and enjoy live music on the banks of the river.
Michigan History Museum
The history of the people of Michigan is presented across five levels of exhibits at this museum that charts the story of the state from its earliest days through to the 21st century.
Things to do
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Lansing, At The Heart Of Michigan
Top hotels in East Side
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
We spent 3 nights. Our room was never cleaned, our beds never made and on the 3rd night I had to request clean towels.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
Breakfast was good, parking was ample, staff was very friendly, and although the room was lovely, it was not very soundproof. We could hear toilets flushing and we, unfortunately, had someone above us that started stomping around before 6am.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Lansing, MI
The hotel and room reeked of marijuana. Walls showed lots of wear and tear.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Nice room - very clean - nice breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
The facility was great and the staff were helpful. My only con was the pool was over chlorinated. Although it is out of the staff control there was a group of kids that were unoccupied and rowdy. I also don’t like that you have to pay to park. Otherwise it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing/Okemos
This was a nice hotel. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Lansing Center are top sights worth seeing.
REO Town
While there might not be top attractions in REO Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like River Trail and R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
Old Town Lansing
Travellers enjoy Old Town Lansing for its live music and architecture. Consider checking out The Creole Gallery while you're in the area.
Eastwood
While Eastwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastwood Towne Center and Adado Riverfront Park.
Moores Park
When in Moores Park, you can plan a visit to River Trail and Michigan History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan State Capitol, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
