One of the best things to do is visiting the Michigan State University Campus. MSU is home to a stunning art center, and it has a science and culture museum. Old Town is another place to visit, as the area has now transformed into a cultural and creative hub.

The best things to do near Lansing include:

• Visiting MSU Broad
• Seeing a game at Spartan Stadium
• Picnicking on Lake Lansing
• Dining at Pablo’s Panaderia
• Exploring the Lansing River Trail

Some of the best tourist attractions are in downtown Lansing. The Michigan State Capitol is a must-see. The building dates back to 1879 and it has free tours. The Turner-Dodge House is another good place to visit. The home is one of the oldest in the city, and it has been perfectly restored on the interior.

Popular attractions near Lansing include:

• The Potter Park Zoo
• The Lansing River Trail
• The R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
• The Fenner Nature Center
• Lansing JazzFest every August

Lansing has plenty of fun things to do during the day, like catching a Michigan Wolverines football game or seeing a show at Abrams Planetarium. Visitors will also like the MSU Hidden Lake Gardens too. While it is easy to walk through the city, people can do their own tour on bicycle or take a foodie tour of the city.

Exciting activities near Lansing include:

• Visiting the Women’s Historical Center
• Going to a show at the Abrams Planetarium
• Getting lunch at Soup Spoon Cafe
• Stopping to smell the roses at Cooley Gardens
• Exploring the sights at Hawk Island Park

This city has tons of things to do at night. The Wharton Center hosts the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, which performs 17 concerts a year for free. There’s also the Peppermint Creek Theatre Company, a group that has already won awards in its short existence. Spiral Video & Dance is the place to be for dancing in the city.

Nighttime activities near Lansing include:

• Dining at Mitchell’s Fish Market
• Grabbing a beer at Michigan Brewing Company
• Checking out open mic at the Rendezvous
• Wine Wednesday’s at Beggar’s Banquet
• The piano bar at Rum Runners

Families will find plenty of things to do with kids in Lansing. To start, there’s the Potter Park Zoo that has train rides and pony rides. MSU has a 4-H Children's Garden which lets children taste and smell some of the ingredients to their favorite dishes.

Family-Friendly things to do near Lansing include:

• Playing with the animals at Preuss Pets
• Grabbing a burger at Weston’s Kewpee Sandwich Shoppe
• Trying gourmet popcorn at Cravings
• Exploring the Impression 5 Science Center’s interactive exhibits
• Seeing a show at the Abrams Planetarium

It’s easy to spend a day just doing indoor activities in Lansing. The city has several museums, such as the Michigan Women's Historical Center. There’s also the Michigan State Capitol, which has guided tours year round.

Lansing things to do indoors include:

• Visiting the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
• Walking through the Lansing Art Gallery
• Touring the Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center mansion
• Grabbing coffee at The Avenue Cafe
• Exploring The Abrams Planetarium

As far as outdoor activities go, Lansing has several city parks, gardens and it’s close to the golf courses. River Town adventures offers kayaking and canoeing down the Grand River. The Fenner Nature Center covers 134 acres, and it has hands-on exhibits at the visitor’s center.

Active things to see in Lansing include:

• Grabbing lunch at Lansing City Market
• Viewing art at the Lansing Sculpture Walk
• Shopping along Washington Avenue
• Swimming at Hawk Island Park
• Exploring Woldumar Nature Center