Guidebook for Lansing
Drinks & Nightlife
Really cool indoor and outdoor space. Shuffle board and bags in the warehouse room. Good beer, awesome mixed drinks and Amazing fried cheese curds!
31 locals recommend
Lansing Brewing Company
518 E Shiawassee StReally cool indoor and outdoor space. Shuffle board and bags in the warehouse room. Good beer, awesome mixed drinks and Amazing fried cheese curds!
Awesome distillery in downtown Lansing. They make their own gin, vodka and whiskey. Their drinks are out of this world! Great place to bring your own board games!
13 locals recommend
American Fifth Spirits
112 N Larch StAwesome distillery in downtown Lansing. They make their own gin, vodka and whiskey. Their drinks are out of this world! Great place to bring your own board games!
Town-y bar. Oldest bar in Lansing. Cheap drinks, juke box and cool local scene.
7 locals recommend
Stober's Bar
812 E Michigan AveTown-y bar. Oldest bar in Lansing. Cheap drinks, juke box and cool local scene.
Zoobie's Old Town Tavern
1200 N Larch StGreat beer, awesome space and AMAZING GOURMET PIZZAS!
Mac's Bar
2700 E Michigan AveLots of live music from local groups and comedy on Mondays
The Green Door Bar & Grill
2005 East Michigan AvenueThursdays. Live music every other day
The Avenue Café
2021 E Michigan AveLive music most nights. Game night on Tuesdays.
HopCat
300 Grove StTons of beer! Trivia on Wednesdays!
The Green Door Bar & Grill
2005 East Michigan AvenueGood beer. Downtown.
Midtown Brewing Co.
402 S Washington SquareSmall brewery downtown. Decent food.
Tin Can Bar
408 E Michigan AveWhere you go at the end of your night....
Food Scene
Newest coffee shop in Lansing. Great location in Old Town. Try the Lavender Latte!
Bloom Coffee Roasters
1236 Turner RdNewest coffee shop in Lansing. Great location in Old Town. Try the Lavender Latte!
Strange Matter Coffee
2010 E Michigan AveSuper hipster, but super delicious coffee shop.
Pablo's Old Town Mexican Restaurant
311 E Grand River RdBest tacos in Lansing.
El Oasis
2511 E Michigan Ave2nd best tacos in Lansing. Food truck.
Sindhu Indian Cuisine
4790 Hagadorn RdBest Indian food in Lansing!
Amazing breakfast, but plan to get there at 7am or wait 3 hours for a table. Bring something to do while you're in line. Also, prepare for weather!
33 locals recommend
Golden Harvest Restaurant
1625 Turner RdAmazing breakfast, but plan to get there at 7am or wait 3 hours for a table. Bring something to do while you're in line. Also, prepare for weather!
Good Truckin' Diner
1107 S Washington AveAmazing breakfast/brunch place!
Excellent brunch. More expensive at dinner but good cocktails!
15 locals recommend
The Creole Burger Bar & Southern Kitchen
1218 Turner RdExcellent brunch. More expensive at dinner but good cocktails!
Meat BBQ
1224 Turner RdExcellent BBQ, not good for vegetarians
Soup Spoon Café
1419 E Michigan AvePro tip: Get the Seafood Chowder
José's Cuban Sandwich & Deli
401 S Pennsylvania AveAMAZING SANDWICHES.
Parks & Nature
Lansing River Trail
Lansing River TrailGreat for runners, hikers and bikers!
Awesome park off of the river trail. Pack a lunch and have a picnic!
23 locals recommend
Hawk Island Park
1601 E Cavanaugh RdAwesome park off of the river trail. Pack a lunch and have a picnic!
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania AveZoo, within walking distance from our house
Arts & Culture
The Wharton brings in some really amazing shows. Broadway theater, local orchestras, famous musicians and dancers. Always check what is going on there. I'm never disappointed.
25 locals recommend
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
750 E Shaw LnThe Wharton brings in some really amazing shows. Broadway theater, local orchestras, famous musicians and dancers. Always check what is going on there. I'm never disappointed.
The Robin Theatre
1105 S Washington AveLive comedy and music in Reo Town
Shopping
Grace Boutique of Old Town
509 E Grand River RdThere are a bunch of cute boutiques in Old Town to check out!
Eastwood Towne Center
3003 US-127Huge outdoor shopping mall. Movie theater attached too!
Entertainment & Activities
Studio C!
1999 Central Park DrMovie theater that serves you drinks and food!
Celebration! Cinema Lansing & IMAX
200 E Edgewood BlvdThey have the comfy seats!
Nice to enjoy a game, beer and hot dogs! $2 beers on tuesdays I think?
21 locals recommend
Lansing Lug Nuts
505 E Michigan AveNice to enjoy a game, beer and hot dogs! $2 beers on tuesdays I think?
Essentials
Horrocks Farm Market
7420 W Saginaw HwyBest and cheapest produce in town.
Fresh Thyme Market
940 Trowbridge RdVery close to our house, but a little bit pricey