Lansing, Michigan
Lansing is a city of 113,023 people in Clinton County, Michigan, founded in 1835.
Why visit Lansing
Townapedia lists 76 museums and landmarks, 129 parks and trails, 200 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Phillips Market, Potter Park Zoo, Impression 5 Science Center and Michigan State Capitol.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 50 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lansing
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lansing
Lansing () is the capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the sixth-most populous city in Michigan with a population of 112,644 as of the 2020 census, and is the most populous city in Ingham County, though parts of the city extend into Eaton and Clinton counties. The Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area has an estimated 473,000 residents and is the third largest in the state after metropolitan Detroit and Grand Rapids. Lansing benefits from its central location within Mid-Michigan and serves as a regional hub for government, education, insurance and commerce.
From the Wikipedia article Lansing, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Potter Park Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.7 mi
Zoo in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Great Lakes Christian College
School · 4.8 mi
Private college in Lansing, MI
Michigan State University
School · 4.1 mi
Public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks76
Impression 5 Science Center
Museum · 1.4 mi
Non-profit museum in the USA
200 Museum Drive
Tu-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:30-17:00; Mo off
Michigan State Capitol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
State capitol building of the U.S. state of Michigan
100 North Capitol Avenue, Lansing
Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa[1] 10:00-15:00
R. E. Olds Transportation Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
240 Museum Drive
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00; Mo off
Genesee Street School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
School building in Lansing, Michigan
835 West Genesee Street
J.H. Moores Memorial Natatorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic pool in Lansing, Michigan, United States
Jun 01-Aug 15 Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00,17:00-19:00
Old Town
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Neighborhood and commercial district in Lansing, Michigan
Accident Fund Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Office building and former power plant in Lansing, Michigan, US
Arbaugh's Department Store Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Lansing, Michigan, United States
Bailey Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building complex in Lansing, Michigan
Barnes Avenue School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic school building in Lansing, Michigan, United States
Boji Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Lansing, Michigan, United States completed in 1931
Brown-Price House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Lansing, Michigan, listed on the NRHP
64 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds129
Bancroft Park
Park · 3.1 mi
A large park comprised of the ancient Mason Esker, characterized by steep hills and forested land with many exposed boulders, as well as...
1330 Otto Street
dawn-dusk
117 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes200
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast, Donut, Cake, Dessert · 1.3 mi
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe, in Lansing, MI, was founded in 2025 and crafts exceptional baked goods and fresh bread baked from scratch....
214 Washington Square South, Lansing
Su 08:00-15:00, Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00, Sa 08:00-19:00
Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai, Burmese · 1.3 mi
Authentic Southeast Asian Restaurant that is owned and operated by a couple from Burma.
3308 South Cedar Street
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Thai Village
Restaurant · Thai · 1.1 mi
Proudly serving the Lansing community fresh, authentic and inspired Asian cuisine since 2011.
400 Washington Square South
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00
The Avenue Cafe
Bar and pub · Ramen · 2.4 mi
Take in all the crazy-good live music your little ears can handle. Eat. Drink. Be Merry.
2021 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Mo-Sa 15:00-22:00
Athenas Diner
Restaurant · Greek, American, Italian, Mediterranean · 1.1 mi
3109 South Cedar Street, Lansing
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Bangkok House
Restaurant · Thai · 1.9 mi
420 East Saginaw Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa 17:00-21:00
Batter Up Bistro
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.6 mi
621 East Michigan Avenue
We-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
4230 South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Su 07:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00
Blue Owl Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
1149 South Washington Avenue
Su 08:00-17:00; Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
Bowdie's Chop House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
320 East Michigan Avenue
Mo-Th,Su 16:00-22:00;Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
188 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship65
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Franklin Avenue Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
St. Mary Cathedral
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging42
Schools, colleges and libraries83
Healthcare29
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Specialists
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
3108 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow St. Lawrence
Hospital · 2.0 mi
1210 West Saginaw Street, Lansing
US Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
Map of Lansing
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.1 in | 14.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 12.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 11.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lansing Capital City Ap 72539 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clinton County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Edgemont Park 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Waverly 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- East Lansing 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Holt 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Dimondale 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Okemos 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Haslett 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- DeWitt 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bath 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Ann Arbor 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 1 Lansing Pan cropped, Photo by user Criticalthinker on en.wikipedia ; crop made by User Shadowlink1014 on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Park School, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Moores Park School, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382484095, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382101191, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381220497, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382101126, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Moores Park School, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382302509, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381219822, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382099126, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382333798, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381224777, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382301984, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54381219737, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382331008, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381224392, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382330788, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382483925, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382483875, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382100311, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382301019, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381224202, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J H Moores Memorial Natatorium Lansing, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382100001, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382486865, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381222957, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382098756, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382487805, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382300519, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382299909, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382332893, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382098376, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54381222497, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382299714, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382299914, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382333033, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. H. Moores Memorial Natatroium, Moores Park, Moores River Drive, Moores Park, Lansing, MI - 54382299529, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382300069, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Otto E. Eckert Power Station, Island Drive, Lansing, MI - 54382098726, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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