Downtown Lansing is the heart of the city. It is the home of state and local government and welcomes 1.5 million visitors a year. Whether you come to Lansing for business or pleasure, a trip to downtown has much to offer. You can take in a baseball game, learn about Michigan history or enjoy a play, all within walking distance of the State Capitol.

Downtown businesses provide a mixture of services, unique shops and restaurants. Three higher education facilities, a minor league baseball team and hundreds of private offices also call downtown home.

Providing a perfect balance of work and play, Lansing invites you to discover downtown.



Old Town is a symbol of Lansing's heritage and has become a commercial and tourist attraction as well as an inviting neighborhood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Town's historic buildings house art galleries, unique shops and restaurants.

Located on the Grand River, Old Town is the site of numerous cultural events that creatively combine food, entertainment and art.

A visit to Old Town will be filled with history and art.