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
Everything was great! Will definitely return if I’m staying in the area
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
It was all fine
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing/Okemos
I wanna shout out to the wonderful young man working last night. He was doing everything by himself, hustling around getting stuff done,helping many customers,completely overwhelmed....and he never showed any sort of issue with anything...always greetings customers with a smile.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
The breakfast the comfy beds the clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
First time staying there and already made a 2nd reservation to stay there while visiting my student. Courteous staff, clean room and great price!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Clarion Pointe East Lansing University Area
The room seemed recently updated, new window was especially noticeable being this was a motel not a hotel. Bed and pillows were nice also. However, although I had to sign a waiver that I would not smoke, the room did smell smoky. I’ve stayed in worse but I’ve also stayed in much better
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Adado Riverfront Park 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 Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center.
Moores Park
When in Moores Park, you can plan a visit to River Trail and REO Motor Car Company / REO Clubhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
