Lansing, MI HyperLocal City Guide featuring Neighborhoods, Zip Codes and Yellow Pages.

Surrounded by beautiful rivers and lakes, captivating scenery, notable education systems and the heart of government, Lansing, Michigan is a central hub of diversity with extensive offerings for the resident and the visitor.

The largest river in Michigan, The Grand River, runs through downtown Lansing. The Red Cedar River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows through the campus at Michigan State University. There are also two lakes in the area, Park Lake and Lake Lansing. Lake Lansing is a summer favorite for outdoor activities including swimming, boating, and fishing. The Michigan State University Sailing Club, and the Lansing Sailing Club, are located on Lake Lansing and make a beautiful sight during summer sailing regattas.

Lansing is a unique center of government and education. There are three medical schools, two law schools, a Big Ten Conference University, Michigan State, the State Capital with all three branches of government, a State Appellate Court, a Federal Court, and the Michigan State Library and Historical Center.

Lansing is a trade and processing center for its surrounding agricultural area, including: paper, metal, and plastic products, machinery, medical equipment, and manufactured building materials.

Accommodations
The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center hotel offers indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool, saunas, game and exercise rooms, tennis courts, a putting green, shuffleboard, restaurant, lounge, and basketball court.

The Candlewood Suites East Lansing, on the Michigan State University campus, offers affordable all-suite accommodations. The Fairfield Inn by Marriott is conveniently located and offers many amenities.

Restaurants
Clara's Restaurant is located in the 1903 Michigan Central Railroad Station. The restaurant serves a 16-page menu of almost every American dish and specialty in an inviting, Victorian atmosphere.

Emil's Restaurant is an "Italian-American" restaurant with fine offerings. The Sultans Express restaurant serves authentic Middle Eastern cuisine made from the healthy ingredients. All Seasons Bistro fine dining restaurant serves superb French country cuisine in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Shopping
Greater Lansing offers endless places to leisurely shop. The Eastwood Towne Center is a modern outdoor shopping plaza complete with stores to cater to a diversity of interests. This includes a modern movie theatre and restaurants featuring diverse cuisine. Two other enclosed malls on the west and east sides of the region surround the area.

Old Town offers a unique array of treasures from the past with its fine collection of antiques. For a change of pace, The Lansing City Market’s fresh flowers is the perfect place to enjoy plant life floral beauty.

Major Attractions
Michigan Historical Museum is a favored spot for visitors. Choices abound with innovative art galleries, local theatre groups and first-rate music acts.

At the top of a visitors list of to do’s list is the magnificent Capitol building. A tour of the building displays excellent restoration to its Victorian grandeur. A walk down Capitol Avenue to Museum Drive is the Impression Five Science Center with interactive exhibits.

The Sleepy Hollow State Park has a river running through it and a large lake in the middle of the over 2,600-acre park. It is ideal for camping and activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing and viewing the plentiful wildlife.

The Michigan Historical Museum, which boasts a great collection of items from Michigan's past, includes a recreated copper mine that will please history buffs. Children and families will enjoy taking a camel ride at the Potter Park Zoo or spending the day biking through the Sleepy Hollow State Park.

The Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park and Trail System was designed as a downtown festival park. The beautiful scenic walkway unites parks, historic sites, and activity centers for over eight enjoyable miles.

A favorite is the Minibeast Zooseum & Education Center. The distinctive learning center commits to "minibeasts", which include everything from worms to insects. Also featured is an interpretive center, a science store, and an outdoor classroom.

Written by: Karen J. Lee