Why go
- Capital city of Michigan, United States.
- Served by Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
History
Lansing is the capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the sixth-most populous city in Michigan with a population of 112,644 as of the 2020 census, and is the most populous city in Ingham County, though parts of the city extend into Eaton and Clinton counties. The Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area has an estimated 473,000 residents and is the third largest in the state after metropolitan Detroit and Grand Rapids. Lansing benefits from its central location within Mid-Michigan and serves as a regional hub for government, education, insurance and commerce.
Where to stay
512 Albert Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 · wildgooseinn.com
2350 Jolly Oak Rd, Okemos, MI 48864 · ihg.com
219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824 · kelloggcenter.com
3545 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 · ihg.com
720 Seymour Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 · cozykoibandb.com
2924 West Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 · ihg.com
9490 Woodlane Dr, Dimondale, MI 48821 · ihg.com
3216 W Main St, Lansing, MI 48917 · homelessangels.org
133 Evergreen Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 · graduatehotels.com
600 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 · marriott.com
2500 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 · hilton.com
300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823 · marriott.com
3615 Dunckel Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 · redroof.com
3320 Preyde Blvd, Lansing, MI 48912 · marriott.com
3150 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 · hyatt.com
2401 Showtime Dr, Lansing, MI 48912 · hyatt.com
2201 Showtime Dr, Lansing, MI 48912 · hilton.com
1100 Trowbridge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 · marriott.com
3225 West Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 · woodspring.com
3160 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 · marriott.com
111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 · hilton.com
3121 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 · choicehotels.com
4918 Delta River Dr, Lansing, MI 48906
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:Union Depot (Lansing, Michigan) · 637 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, 48912 · starbucks.com
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:Pulver Brothers Filling Station · 127 West César E. Chávez Avenue · restaurantwebx.com
Seafood, Chinese, Fast Food · Seafood and Chinese restaurant. Opening hours: Tu,Su 12:00-22:00; Mo,We-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway,… · crazycrablansingmi.kwickmenu.com
Mexican, Ice Cream, Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Fruits, eats and sweets. Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 3418… · facebook.com
Breakfast, Donut, Cake, Dessert, Restaurant · Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe, in Lansing, MI, was founded in 2025 and crafts exceptional baked goods and fresh… · greatharvestlansing.com
Thai, Burmese, Restaurant · Authentic Southeast Asian Restaurant that is owned and operated by a couple from Burma. Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa… · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian cuisine · 1601 S Waverly · grainsindiancuisine.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa, Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 280 Edgewood Boulevard · texasroadhouse.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 · 5400 West Saginaw Highway · restaurants.applebees.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 open "Dine in" || 10:00-22:00 open "Drive-thru" Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4919 West Saginaw Highway · awrestaurants.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 open "Dining in" || Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00 open "Drive-Thru" || Su 10:00-23:00 open "Drive-Thru" Features:… · arbys.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · 300 North… · blazepizza.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-02:00; Sa-Su 11:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 718 Delta Commerce Drive · buffalowildwings.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 6540 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, 48917 · locations.carrabbas.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 5617 West Saginaw Highway, Lansing, 48917 · chick-fil-a.com
Bubble Tea, Pastry, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 970 Trowbridge Road, 48823 · clover.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 110 West Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, 48823 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 101 East Grand River… · noodles.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-21:00; Th-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 439 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, 48823 · pandaexpress.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2401 Lake Lansing Road · locations.smokeybones.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 310 North Clippert Street, Lansing, 48912 · locations.tacobell.com
Japanese, Korean, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-15:00, 16:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 978 Trowbridge Road, 48823 · koreahouse.us
Regional, Burger, Sandwich, American, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, air… · tonyms.com
Kebab, Mediterranean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 4411 West Saginaw Highway · choupli-kabob.com
Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:30-17:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 5334 South Martin Luther… · lamulatae.my.canva.site
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 1701 South Waverly Road · sirajbakerygrill.wixsite.com
Mediterranean, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 515 West Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, 48823 · tabooli4u.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6527 South Cedar Street, Lansing, 48911 · tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Asian, Fish, Japanese, Oriental, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 1500 Unit 2 West Lake Lansing Road,… · fueldfoods.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 1312 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, 48823 · eatataltus.com
Sushi, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-17:30 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 111 East Allegan Street · anqisushi.wixsite.com
Greek, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 08:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 3109 South Cedar… · athenasdiner.com
Korean, Ice Cream, Dessert, Asian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 340 Albert Avenue, East… · bapsrestaurant.store
Steak, American, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:00 · capitalprimelansing.com
Fried Food, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 2417 E Kalamazoo St,… · eastsidefishfry.com
Diner, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Pastry, Sandwich, American, Local, Regional, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 07:00-15:00; Th-Sa… · goodtruckin.com
Soul Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · 2510 North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard · facebook.com
Afghan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 603 North Waverly Road · nooshafghan.wixsite.com
Coffee, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 337 South Washington Square · strangemattercoffee.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 600 East Michigan Avenue · goodfellasbageldeli.com
Food Court · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 325 City Market Drive · lansingshuffle.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 908 Elmwood Drive · thesmokenpigbbq.com
Fusion, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 2722 Grand River Avenue · eatpeoples.com
Waffle, Sandwich, Chicken, Fast Food · Waffle/Sandwich fast food · 1615 East Kalamazoo Street · brewittcafebakery.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Airports
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3.7 mi to the centre
Lansing, MI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Allegiant Air, Pinnacle Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Atlanta, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Sanford… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- Sun Country Airlines SY (737-700) · 2 routes: Minneapolis, Washington
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Sanford
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Mason Jewett Field 13 mi to the centre
Mason, MI, US
Fitch H Beach Airport 17 mi to the centre
Charlotte, MI, US
University Airpark 8.5 mi to the centre
Bath, MI, US
Orban Airport 9.7 mi to the centre
DeWitt, MI, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Capital Region International Airport (LAN); 20 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LAN has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Sanford…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lansing & East Lansing, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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