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Lansing, MI is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions to keep visitors entertained. From the stunning state capitol building to the historical museums, there’s always something new and exciting to explore. Lansing also offers a wide range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts such as kayaking, fishing, and camping at nearby parks. The city also boasts great restaurants and nightlife for those looking for a fun evening out. Despite its numerous attractions, Lansing remains largely unknown outside of Michigan. While locals are aware of its countless offerings, many visitors remain unaware of all that the city has to offer.
The reviews of Lansing, MI have been overwhelmingly positive from those who have visited or live in the area. Many praise the friendly people and small-town charm that lend to it being an ideal place for families and young professionals alike. There's no shortage of things to do including unique attractions like exploring nearby lighthouses or attending local festivals throughout the year. Visitors also comment on how easy it is to get around due to excellent public transportation options available in Lansing. Overall, if you're looking for a unique destination with lots of cultural offerings and outdoor activities - Lansing is definitely worth considering!
based on 28 ReviewsGet to know Lansing with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Lansing
Get in while the gettin's good! - 1/28/2022
I am in my fifth house in the greater Lansing area since relocating here in 1997 from the tri-city area (Midland/Bay City/Saginaw). Pros: people are friendlier here- they let you in in traffic, or hold the door while you enter a store and sincerely say "How are you?" Cost of living is astonishing, compared to other locations- you can do your homework and find amazing values in walkable areas that other places marvel at (having lived in Austin, Tx, briefly, for example!). Cons: it's working its way back out of decades of doldrums and progress is not perfection. Comparatively, Grand Rapids MI was in an economically challenged place when I was living there (1983-1985) but they more rapidly accelerated out of that phase to become a "cool city"- although they lean very conservatively. Lansing offers State Government jobs, several major insurance companies, GM expansion and two large hospitals which draw from surrounding rural areas. What amazed me about relocating here was it's a
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Greater Lansing is improving - 12/16/2020
I first moved to Lansing in the early 2000s for grad school @ MSU, went away and returned after several years. I must say, the area has improved VERY significantly during the past generation, and I have grown to appreciate it more and more.
First off, Greater Lansing is not flashy. As others have indicated much of downtown Lansing and newer parts of MSU are 'Soviet chic', and the roads are probably worse than the developing world (though slowly they're getting better).
Nevertheless, there the area has a certain style and attitude: very down-to-earth, approachable and sometimes gritty, the latter common in the City of Lansing itself.
For instance, I have met scores of MSU professors, many world renowned, who are approachable and friendly, not snobby, and are just regular, everyday folks in the community. Being a Spartan fan is something that unites people across cultural and economic backgrounds - though it is also amazing how many U of Michigan fans
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Lansing Is really nice but a little caution - 9/25/2018
This is a really nice place to live and people here are friendly there is a lot to do and a wide variety of different people and belief systems if you know where to look so you can find some place to fit in. They have nice parks and its kept up a lot better than many michigan cities outside of a few small rundown looking areas I will give them that. However just be aware the downtown area is not somewhere you want to hang out or the neighborhoods near it. It is very unsafe around the cata station. There are a lot of homeless people and drugs and crime things like that. So I avoid it but there are some really great neighborhoods in the city just be careful and research before moving. I think overall it's a pretty cool place
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Not a great town, but not awful either - 6/21/2017
I moved here to go to MSU. If it weren't for my family and the school, I would definitely not have moved to Lansing.
The roads are terrible, there are next to no interesting stores, and you won't see the sun for four months out of the year. Lansing is incredibly windy as well, which is great if you love windchill.
The job market here is not great either, unless you want to work for the city or the state.
There are sections of town right next to the capital that are filled with drug houses. There are also normal neighborhoods out there, but use
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Michigan Not for Me - 5/27/2017
My wife and I have lived in Michigan, including Lansing, for about 7 years. Though it has a few positives, this state is one of the most depressing places we have ever lived, which has included 5 different states. Greater Lansing is basically composed of three things: MSU, high crime rates and corrupt politics. The roads are probably some of the worst in the nation, the DMV auto fees and car insurance rates are among the highest in the nation, and the winters are composed of endless cloudy days. We are moving back down to the south this summer and will be very glad when we
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Moved here June 2015 - 10/29/2015
We love it here. My husband loves his job. My son loves his school. It has been affordable. The people are friendly. Tons of fun things to do every season all over this state. Lots of festivals and fairs and lots of culture and
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People, town - 7/20/2015
Great friendly people, nice city with lots of parks and beautiful homes.. Great
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Not Very Much To Do - 6/28/2013
Lansing for the most part is very quiet. I live in the downtown area and I am a graduate/professional student so I do not need a bunch of distractions, but I am out of here as soon as I take my last exam. Good area if you plan to work in the government arena. Do not expect a great social
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great place to live - 3/14/2013
Lansing is a great city. There are wonderful parks of all types and there are a lo of them. The river trail is really superb! There is a large variety of neighborhoods in every price range. I live in a very walkable neighborhood, so I hardly ever have to use my car. people are polite and friendly, and rents and real estate are real
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Lansing - 7/8/2011
Hi there, I'm going to get real. I grew up on the conservative west side of the state and moved to Lansing in 1997. The first few years were okay. There was a steady job market, crime really wasn't so bad, violent crimes were rare. We moved south of Lansing in 2006. The efforts in making Lansing a better place to live is appreciated, and let me tell you why that effort is taken. GM was a huge employer in the area. It is the life-line of the city. There were several "sister" companies who made products for GM and also employed thousands of people. Here's the problem: when jobs are taken away and no longer existent, people get desperate and places fall apart. There are no jobs here, crime is out-of-control (going from one murder a year to several), bank robberies, thefts, high-speed chases, etc. It's really crazy. Mayor Bernero is trying to "clean up" the city by planting flowers and making downtown prettier for visitors, but the real problems are not being solved. Police
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