Places To See In Lansing, Michigan
From the zoo to the ballpark, here's what to do while you're in town.
Potter Park Zoo
Address: 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Located nearby, Potter Park Zoo is Lansing's main animal attraction. It has 20 acres of a variety of animals. Visit https://potterparkzoo.org for more information.
Pricing:
Adult $14.00
Child $5.00
Fun fact! Potter Park Zoo celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2022.
Shopping: Eastwood Towne Center
Address: 3003 Preyde Blvd, Lansing, MI
Located near East Lansing, this is a small outdoor shopping center with a variety of restaurants as well as a Kroger grocery store. If looking for more retail stores, check out Eastwood Towne Center 1 mile north.
Hiking Trails
Location: Varies
Lansing has a variety of hiking trails throughout the city.
You can head downtown at Lansing Riverfront and walk along the Grand River or rent a bike or kayak from River Town Adventures (https://rivertownadventures.com/).
Lansing Lugnuts
Address: 505 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Lansing's minor league baseball team. One of the first ballparks in the country to offer apartments/condos in the outfield!
Pricing:
Adult $10.00
Thirsty Thursday home games offer $2 beers at the ballpark. Check the calendar for home game schedules.
Hawk Island Park
Address: 1601 E. Cavanaugh Road, Lansing, MI 48910
Hawk Island Park is known for its fun sledding & tubing hills in the winter & swimming in the summer. This 100-acre park also is an attraction for those who like to hike or have dogs that want to run around.