Location: Lansing
Top Things to do in Lansing
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Lansing, Michigan (MI)
The birthplace of the Oldsmobile and Michigan's automotive center, Lansing offers visitors a number of car-related sites like plant tours and automobile museums, but there are other forces driving this capital city. On the political side, there's the award-winning State Capitol Building, completely restored in 1992, where tourists are wowed by the glass-floor rotunda and acres of decorative handpainted surfaces. The Michigan Historical Museum, which boasts a great collection of items from Michigan's past, including a recreated copper mine, will please history buffs. Children and families will enjoy taking a camel ride at the Potter Park Zoo or spending the day biking through Sleepy Hollow State Park. On the cultural side, the nearby campus of Michigan State University is a must-see for the Kresge Museum and for the beautiful campus itself. Entertaining and educational attractions, great shopping, fabulous restaurants and a variety of affordable accommodations make Lansing worth the ride.
Restaurants in Lansing
1. Moores Park
2. River Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Chelz1111 - Lansing, United States
I love walking the rivertrail all through town, love to bring my dog with me and look at all the cool art all along the trail. The trail is huge so you can get to it from all sorts of spots. Great for biking and rollerblading too
3. Woldumar Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 574stacyj - Lansing, United States
I have been visiting Woldumar since I was in grade school, and my daughter has attended camp there whlie she was in grade school. Wonderful organization that educated and protects nature. We have volunteered here on numerous occasions and always enjoy walking through the wood.
4. John T. Herrmann House Historical Marker
5. Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
tel. 517-483-4224
Reviewed By angelabouterse - Lansing, United States
I love this Center for many reasons. Besides being a treasure in our city. It's a little slice of a Woods in the middle of the city. They also have an Apple Butter Festival. Which I love. Hey have docents there that when I bring my students on a field trip they have many activities to help each age level. The Apple Butter Festival is for family and individuals. Which is a must-do. I also love the maple syrup Festival. You must come and walk amongst the trees. Go to the observation room and look at the birds being fed with all of the different bird feeders. See the lovely bees buzzing and an actual window into the hive is quite an attraction for young and old. They also have feathers and different species to show to the visitors.
6. Grand Woods Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
7. Delta Mills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By br0kenlcd - Lansing, United States
The playset at this park is outstanding! I've taken many trips with grandsons and they had a blast, which makes me a popular papa. The equipment is sturdy enough to hold adults as well if your kids are small and you want to join them. The wide-open spaces are great for throwing a frisbee or ball, or just chasing. Highly recommended for family fun. In the Winter there is a small hill for sledding if the kids are small. 10 or older won't find it challenging enough.
8. Hawk Meadows
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Safari704945
This is a safe - well maintained walking, running, bike riding trail, along with being dog friendly path (dogs on leashes at all times). Options of paved or dirt paths. Beautiful wooded scenery, you may even see deer along the way!
