Guidebook for Lansing
Food Scene
Great variety of cuisine with a professional waitstaff. Make reservations if planning to go during peak hours. Good beer, wine & liquor selection.
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Soup Spoon Café
1419 E Michigan AveGreat variety of cuisine with a professional waitstaff. Make reservations if planning to go during peak hours. Good beer, wine & liquor selection.
A curated pizza joint with great beer, outdoor seating & sit down Pacman. Try the truffle butter popcorn!
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The Cosmos
1200 N Larch StA curated pizza joint with great beer, outdoor seating & sit down Pacman. Try the truffle butter popcorn!
The Creole Burger Bar & Southern Kitchen
1218 Turner RdBurger Joint / Bistro
Best local roaster in town! It is often quite busy, so be prepared to take your coffee to go.
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Strange Matter Coffee
2010 E Michigan AveBest local roaster in town! It is often quite busy, so be prepared to take your coffee to go.
Okay, okay... Biggby is a chain, but it started right here in East Lansing, MI the year I graduated high school and it quickly became a regular place to meetup. Now that they have expanded nearly nationwide, I love being able to stop in a location on my travels.
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Biggby Coffee
300 W Grand River RdOkay, okay... Biggby is a chain, but it started right here in East Lansing, MI the year I graduated high school and it quickly became a regular place to meetup. Now that they have expanded nearly nationwide, I love being able to stop in a location on my travels.
Some of the best Mexican food in town. Great Torta's.
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Pablo's Old Town Mexican Restaurant
311 E Grand River RdSome of the best Mexican food in town. Great Torta's.
El Oasis
2511 E Michigan AveAuthentic Taco Cart. Great Burritos.
This family run Middle Eastern restaurant has been a Lansing standard for decades.
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Aladdin's Restaurant
300 N Clippert StThis family run Middle Eastern restaurant has been a Lansing standard for decades.
EnVie
210 S Washington SquareGreat variety of seasonal cocktails and entrée specials.
Hip environment with creative menu options and craft brews.
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The People's Kitchen
2722 E Michigan AveHip environment with creative menu options and craft brews.
Tannin
1620 E Michigan AveExcellent pasta & Italian wine selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zoobie's Old Town Tavern
1200 N Larch StFun eclectic scene & good beer selection.
Eastside landmark draws in an eclectic crowd with a wide variety of upbeat bands.
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The Green Door Bar & Grill
2005 East Michigan AvenueEastside landmark draws in an eclectic crowd with a wide variety of upbeat bands.
Bands, beer, food, pool, darts & pinball. A little something for everyone, but if that still doesn't satisfy you, people feel very comfortable bringing in their own board games.
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The Avenue Café
2021 E Michigan AveBands, beer, food, pool, darts & pinball. A little something for everyone, but if that still doesn't satisfy you, people feel very comfortable bringing in their own board games.
Arcadia Brewing Co
2101 E Michigan AveGreat beer, bbq and a urban chic casual space.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful architecture and halls filled with stories.
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Michigan State Capitol
100 N Capitol AveBeautiful architecture and halls filled with stories.
Science Museum + Children's Museum all wrapped together. Located right downtown on the Lansing River Trail. Great for kids of all ages.
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Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum DrScience Museum + Children's Museum all wrapped together. Located right downtown on the Lansing River Trail. Great for kids of all ages.
Ransom E. Olds started his iconic Oldsmobile cars right here in the City of Lansing, which had an enormous impact on the evolution of the city.
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R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum DrRansom E. Olds started his iconic Oldsmobile cars right here in the City of Lansing, which had an enormous impact on the evolution of the city.
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum
547 E Circle DrGetting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2311 E Michigan AveParks & Nature
Great for hiking, cycling, walking and more. Great views of downtown.
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Lansing River Trail
Lansing River TrailGreat for hiking, cycling, walking and more. Great views of downtown.
Beach, splash pad, paddle boat rental, picnic areas, playground... a little something for everyone.
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Hawk Island Park
1601 E Cavanaugh RdBeach, splash pad, paddle boat rental, picnic areas, playground... a little something for everyone.
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania AveFitzgerald Park
100 Fitzgerald Park DrEssentials
Westlund's Apple Market
2301 E Grand River RdLocal grocer with a great butcher.
Sunshine Laundromat & Cleaners
402 N Homer StBaryames Cleaners
1518 W Grand River RdKroger
443 Mall CtGroceries, deli counter, beer & wine.