Washington Square Guidebook
Food scene
EnVie on South Washington Square is a French Restaurant and a Foodie's delight with specially crafted and creatively presented servings.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d12557803-Reviews-EnVie-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
EnVie
210 S Washington SquareEnVie on South Washington Square is a French Restaurant and a Foodie's delight with specially crafted and creatively presented servings.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d12557803-Reviews-EnVie-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Lansing Brewing Company, located in the Stadium District, is Lansing's only full-scale production brewery in Lansing, which also offers a varied food menu.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d8659918-Reviews-Lansing_Brewing_Company-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lansing Brewing Company
518 E Shiawassee StLansing Brewing Company, located in the Stadium District, is Lansing's only full-scale production brewery in Lansing, which also offers a varied food menu.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d8659918-Reviews-Lansing_Brewing_Company-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
As their website states "no good story started with 'I was eating a salad!' " Located in Old Town.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g42391-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meat BBQ
1224 Turner RdAs their website states "no good story started with 'I was eating a salad!' " Located in Old Town.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g42391-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
A Host favorite with an eclectic menu, full bar, wonderful atmosphere, and attentive service. On Michigan Avenue, about 1 mile from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d631119-Reviews-Soup_Spoon_Cafe-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soup Spoon Café
1419 E Michigan AveA Host favorite with an eclectic menu, full bar, wonderful atmosphere, and attentive service. On Michigan Avenue, about 1 mile from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d631119-Reviews-Soup_Spoon_Cafe-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Order deliciously smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, and meats with refreshing draft and craft beer. On Michigan Avenue, about 1.5 miles from downtown Lansing
Arcadia Brewing Co
2101 E Michigan AveOrder deliciously smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, and meats with refreshing draft and craft beer. On Michigan Avenue, about 1.5 miles from downtown Lansing
A modern, artsy dining atmosphere with unique, creative dishes. On Michigan Avenue about 2 miles from downtown.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d19078538-Reviews-The_People_s_Kitchen-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The People's Kitchen
2722 E Michigan AveA modern, artsy dining atmosphere with unique, creative dishes. On Michigan Avenue about 2 miles from downtown.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d19078538-Reviews-The_People_s_Kitchen-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Good things come in small packages - a small space with a mix of traditional and unexpected menu items. Located in REO Town.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d7282439-Reviews-Good_Truckin_Diner-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Truckin' Diner
1107 S Washington AveGood things come in small packages - a small space with a mix of traditional and unexpected menu items. Located in REO Town.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d7282439-Reviews-Good_Truckin_Diner-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Exceptional dining experience and perfect for celebrating special occasions. Quality steaks, appetizers, and side dishes. Pricey, but well worth it. Located on Michigan Avenue around the corner from the apartment.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d13161471-Reviews-Bowdie_s-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bowdies Chophouse
320 E Michigan AveExceptional dining experience and perfect for celebrating special occasions. Quality steaks, appetizers, and side dishes. Pricey, but well worth it. Located on Michigan Avenue around the corner from the apartment.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d13161471-Reviews-Bowdie_s-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
A favorite family restaurant for locals and visitors with a traditional menu. A popular breakfast gathering place. About 3.5 miles from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d832050-Reviews-Flap_Jack_Family_Restaurant-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Flap Jack Shack
3000 E Grand River RdA favorite family restaurant for locals and visitors with a traditional menu. A popular breakfast gathering place. About 3.5 miles from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d832050-Reviews-Flap_Jack_Family_Restaurant-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
A hometown gem with an urban atmosphere and a variety of specialty coffees. Locations in Old Town and REO Town.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d12667351-Reviews-Blue_Owl_Coffee-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Owl Coffee
1149 S Washington AveA hometown gem with an urban atmosphere and a variety of specialty coffees. Locations in Old Town and REO Town.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d12667351-Reviews-Blue_Owl_Coffee-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
A great place to watch sports and sample a flight of the in=house beer and other local Michigan brews. Locally sourced "pub grub,' including vegan items. Located on South Washington Square.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d8731125-Reviews-Midtown_Brewing_Company-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Midtown Brewing Co.
402 S Washington SquareA great place to watch sports and sample a flight of the in=house beer and other local Michigan brews. Locally sourced "pub grub,' including vegan items. Located on South Washington Square.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d8731125-Reviews-Midtown_Brewing_Company-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Juice Nation on Washington Square prepares a variety of healthy smoothies and freshly pressed juices.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/juice-nation-lansing
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juice Nation
111 S Washington SquareJuice Nation on Washington Square prepares a variety of healthy smoothies and freshly pressed juices.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/juice-nation-lansing
Cottage Inn Pizza is a popular spot to satisfy your pizza cravings. Located on South Washington Square.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d5060283-Reviews-Cottage_Inn_Pizza-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Cottage Inn Pizza
206 South Washington SquareCottage Inn Pizza is a popular spot to satisfy your pizza cravings. Located on South Washington Square.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d5060283-Reviews-Cottage_Inn_Pizza-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Located across the street from Jackson Field and next to the world's largest Lugnut. Located on Michigan Avenue a few blocks from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d458882-Reviews-Nuthouse_Sports_Grill-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nuthouse Sports Grill
420 E Michigan AveLocated across the street from Jackson Field and next to the world's largest Lugnut. Located on Michigan Avenue a few blocks from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d458882-Reviews-Nuthouse_Sports_Grill-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
A charming, family-run business with a homemade menu prepared daily. Located on South Washington Square.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d23364814-Reviews-Social_Sloth_Cafe_Bakery-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Social Sloth | Cafe & Bakery
1754 Central Park DriveA charming, family-run business with a homemade menu prepared daily. Located on South Washington Square.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d23364814-Reviews-Social_Sloth_Cafe_Bakery-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Local Attractions and Things To Do
A fun place to explore with the family and view over 500 animals.
About 2.5 miles away from downtown.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282094-Reviews-Potter_Park_Zoo-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania AveA fun place to explore with the family and view over 500 animals.
About 2.5 miles away from downtown.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282094-Reviews-Potter_Park_Zoo-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Named for Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile and REO, it is rated one of the best automobile museums in the U. S.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282224-Reviews-R_E_Olds_Transportation_Museum-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
240 Museum DrNamed for Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile and REO, it is rated one of the best automobile museums in the U. S.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282224-Reviews-R_E_Olds_Transportation_Museum-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
The Lansing River Trail is a 25 mile scenic, multiple use trail which borders the banks of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers and connects downtown Lansing with Old Town and REO Town neighborhoods, museums, parks, the Potter Park Zoo, and Michigan State University.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282096-Reviews-River_Trail-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lansing River Trail
Lansing River TrailThe Lansing River Trail is a 25 mile scenic, multiple use trail which borders the banks of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers and connects downtown Lansing with Old Town and REO Town neighborhoods, museums, parks, the Potter Park Zoo, and Michigan State University.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282096-Reviews-River_Trail-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Within walking distance of the apartment is the popular Rotary Park on the River Trail, where you will find a kayak launch, a sandy beach, a plaza with a fireplace and patio seating, and the dazzling "Gift to the City" Sculpture.
Rotary Park
325 Riverfront DriveWithin walking distance of the apartment is the popular Rotary Park on the River Trail, where you will find a kayak launch, a sandy beach, a plaza with a fireplace and patio seating, and the dazzling "Gift to the City" Sculpture.
River Town Adventures rents kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and bicycles to enhance your river front experience.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d7988648-Reviews-River_Town_Adventures-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Town Adventures
530 City Market DrRiver Town Adventures rents kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and bicycles to enhance your river front experience.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d7988648-Reviews-River_Town_Adventures-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Around the corner from Washington Square is the Michigan Capitol Building, a National Historic Landmark. For information on guided tours of the Capitol, call the Capitol Tour Service at 517-373-2353.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282093-Reviews-Michigan_State_Capitol-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan State Capitol
100 N Capitol AveAround the corner from Washington Square is the Michigan Capitol Building, a National Historic Landmark. For information on guided tours of the Capitol, call the Capitol Tour Service at 517-373-2353.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282093-Reviews-Michigan_State_Capitol-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Impression 5 is a fun interactive space with hands-on exhibits.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282150-Reviews-Impression_5_Science_Center-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Ciencias Impression 5
200 Museum DrImpression 5 is a fun interactive space with hands-on exhibits.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282150-Reviews-Impression_5_Science_Center-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
An integral part of the Lansing and East Lansing area is Michigan State University (MSU) one of the nation's largest universities. Stroll around and explore the beautiful campus, visit the Broad Art Museum, or cheer on the Spartans at one of the many Division 1 sporting events.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g42159-East_Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan-Vacations.html
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan State University
An integral part of the Lansing and East Lansing area is Michigan State University (MSU) one of the nation's largest universities. Stroll around and explore the beautiful campus, visit the Broad Art Museum, or cheer on the Spartans at one of the many Division 1 sporting events.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g42159-East_Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan-Vacations.html
To find the current schedules and locations of the numerous farmers markets in the Lansing area go to mifma.org.
Allen Farmers Market
1611 E Kalamazoo StTo find the current schedules and locations of the numerous farmers markets in the Lansing area go to mifma.org.
Located in Old Town along the Grand River, the fish ladder is an interesting engineered structure which was build to aid fish migrating upstream.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d10799307-Reviews-Brenke_Fish_Ladder-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brenke Fish Ladder
216 East Grand River AvenueLocated in Old Town along the Grand River, the fish ladder is an interesting engineered structure which was build to aid fish migrating upstream.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d10799307-Reviews-Brenke_Fish_Ladder-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
A family favorite for exploring the outdoors while walking nature trails through the woods and fields and around ponds.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d3871068-Reviews-Carl_G_Fenner_Nature_Center-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fenner Nature Center
2020 E Mt Hope AveA family favorite for exploring the outdoors while walking nature trails through the woods and fields and around ponds.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d3871068-Reviews-Carl_G_Fenner_Nature_Center-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Jackson Field, formerly known as Cooley Law School Stadium, is where Lansing's minor field baseball team, The Lansing Lugnuts, provide an abundance of family entertainment including fireworks after the last out.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cooley Law School Stadium
505 E Michigan AveJackson Field, formerly known as Cooley Law School Stadium, is where Lansing's minor field baseball team, The Lansing Lugnuts, provide an abundance of family entertainment including fireworks after the last out.
Discover Michigan's past, visit the gift store, and view a three-story high topographical map of Michigan. Located in downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282095-Reviews-Michigan_History_Center-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan History Center
702 W Kalamazoo StDiscover Michigan's past, visit the gift store, and view a three-story high topographical map of Michigan. Located in downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282095-Reviews-Michigan_History_Center-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Old Town has been voted one of the top places to visit in Lansing - a definite must see with quaint boutiques and shops, eclectic eateries, and stunning murals and street art.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282396-Reviews-Old_Town-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Old Town General Store
408 E César E. Chávez AveOld Town has been voted one of the top places to visit in Lansing - a definite must see with quaint boutiques and shops, eclectic eateries, and stunning murals and street art.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d282396-Reviews-Old_Town-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Enjoy live entertainment and a meal while taking a cruise along the Grand River on the Michigan Princess River Boat .
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d2228897-Reviews-The_Michigan_Princess-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michigan Princess Riverboat
Grand River ParkEnjoy live entertainment and a meal while taking a cruise along the Grand River on the Michigan Princess River Boat .
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d2228897-Reviews-The_Michigan_Princess-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Hawk Island Park provides year-round entertainment and appeals to park goers of all ages: splash pad, swimming, boat rentals, fishing, trails, and downhill tubing in the winter.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Isla del Halcón
1601 E Cavanaugh RdHawk Island Park provides year-round entertainment and appeals to park goers of all ages: splash pad, swimming, boat rentals, fishing, trails, and downhill tubing in the winter.
Explore these ancient natural sedimentary rock formations along the Grand River, a destination for rock climbers and sightseers; about 12 miles from downtown Lansing.
The Grand Ledges
Explore these ancient natural sedimentary rock formations along the Grand River, a destination for rock climbers and sightseers; about 12 miles from downtown Lansing.
Swim, boat, fish, and hike at Lake Lansing Park in Haslett, about 9 miles from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42293-d8493061-Reviews-Lake_Lansing_Park_South-Haslett_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Lake Lansing
Swim, boat, fish, and hike at Lake Lansing Park in Haslett, about 9 miles from downtown Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42293-d8493061-Reviews-Lake_Lansing_Park_South-Haslett_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Shops
An iconic shop on Washington Square selling fresh-roasted nuts and candies since 1937
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d8723832-Reviews-The_Peanut_Shop-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Peanut Shop
117 S Washington SquareAn iconic shop on Washington Square selling fresh-roasted nuts and candies since 1937
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d8723832-Reviews-The_Peanut_Shop-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html.
A family operation since 1924, Fabiano's Candy is a hometown chocolate shop and a fixture in Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d13138087-Reviews-Fabianos_Candies-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Fabiano's Homemade Candies
1427 E Michigan AveA family operation since 1924, Fabiano's Candy is a hometown chocolate shop and a fixture in Lansing.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g42391-d13138087-Reviews-Fabianos_Candies-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Conveniently located only a few blocks away from the apartment is the beautiful Meijer Capital City Market with fresh produce, local and artisan groceries, and national brand products.
https://www.restaurantji.com/mi/lansing/capital-city-market-/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capital City Market
600 E Michigan AveConveniently located only a few blocks away from the apartment is the beautiful Meijer Capital City Market with fresh produce, local and artisan groceries, and national brand products.
https://www.restaurantji.com/mi/lansing/capital-city-market-/
Summit Comics & Games
216 Washington SquareSummit has Lansing's largest selection of comics and graphic novels.
The Nelson Gallery is a modernist storefront which exhibits and sells art in many forms, including paintings, pottery, and sculpture.
https://thenelsongallery.com/
Nelson Gallery
113 South Washington SquareThe Nelson Gallery is a modernist storefront which exhibits and sells art in many forms, including paintings, pottery, and sculpture.
https://thenelsongallery.com/
Family owned and operated music store with a wide variety of new, used, and vintage instruments.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/elderly-instruments-lansing
Elderly Instruments
1100 N Washington AveFamily owned and operated music store with a wide variety of new, used, and vintage instruments.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/elderly-instruments-lansing
Pruess Pets is an eye-catching store, inside and out, with a variety of pets and pet supplies animals.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/preuss-pets-lansing
Preuss Pets
1127 N Cedar StPruess Pets is an eye-catching store, inside and out, with a variety of pets and pet supplies animals.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/preuss-pets-lansing
Located in Lansing's popular Old Town, Absolute Gallery craft boutique has gifts, artwork, unique accessories for the home, and designer goods.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d8011876-Reviews-Absolute_Gallery_and_Custom_Framing-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
Absolute Gallery and Custom Framing
536 E César E. Chávez AveLocated in Lansing's popular Old Town, Absolute Gallery craft boutique has gifts, artwork, unique accessories for the home, and designer goods.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d8011876-Reviews-Absolute_Gallery_and_Custom_Framing-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
REO Town Marketplace is a mix of independent and small micro businesses selling artisan goods, handmade items, vintage goods, and collectibles. Located in REO Town, a revitalized neighborhood with independent retailers, vintage and thrift shops, and unique restaurants.
https://www.reotownmarketplace.com/
REO Town Marketplace
1027 S Washington AveREO Town Marketplace is a mix of independent and small micro businesses selling artisan goods, handmade items, vintage goods, and collectibles. Located in REO Town, a revitalized neighborhood with independent retailers, vintage and thrift shops, and unique restaurants.
https://www.reotownmarketplace.com/
The Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center, with a new location in the historic Art Deco Knapp Building on South Washington Square, sells and exhibits original artwork of Michigan artists.
Lansing Art Gallery
300 South Washington SquareThe Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center, with a new location in the historic Art Deco Knapp Building on South Washington Square, sells and exhibits original artwork of Michigan artists.
Kositchek's has been in business since 1865 and sells quality formal and casual men's clothing.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kositcheks-lansing
Kositchek's Menswear
113 N Washington SquareKositchek's has been in business since 1865 and sells quality formal and casual men's clothing.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kositcheks-lansing
Horrock's is a family-owned specialty grocery and produce store which has served the Lansing area since 1959; shop the Floral Department, full-service Deli, and one of the largest nurseries around.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d3812420-Reviews-Horrocks_Farm_Market-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Horrocks Farm Market
7420 W Saginaw HwyHorrock's is a family-owned specialty grocery and produce store which has served the Lansing area since 1959; shop the Floral Department, full-service Deli, and one of the largest nurseries around.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42391-d3812420-Reviews-Horrocks_Farm_Market-Lansing_Ingham_County_Michigan.html