Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lansing, MI

  • The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Lansing, Michigan, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • From River Trail to Sleepy Hollow State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Lansing and Okemos.
  • The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Lansing, Michigan, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Hiking Trails and Family Fun Center.
  • From River Trail to Sleepy Hollow State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Lansing and in nearby cities within 25 miles like East Lansing and Okemos.
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1.1 Miles
82% 11 votes
Visitor Centers 1223 Turner Street, Lansing, MI MoreLess Info
Situated in the restored old town area, the Greater Lansing Visitor's Center serves as a hub for out-of-towners visiting this area. Employees at the center are able to offer advice on a variety of topics, from shopping to sight-seeing.
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100% 7 votes
Landmarks northeast corner of Michigan Ave. and Grand Ave. in Wentworth Park, Lansing, MI MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the victims of the 9/11 tragedy, 9-11-2001 Remembrance Memorial features a piece of wreckage from the World Trade Center. The memorial is situated next to a river where visitors can reflect on their experience.
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93% 142 votes
History Museums 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI 48909 MoreLess Info
In the heart of downtown Lansing, the Michigan Historical Museum presents exhibits and events that detail over a thousand years of local history, from early First Nations artifacts to recent events. The museum welcomes school tours and other large groups.
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92% 203 votes
Historic Buildings Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 MoreLess Info
An impressive architectural marvel, the Michigan State Capitol is located in Lansing. It is the hub of Michigan's government and contains the offices of most major state officials, plus ample room for meetings and press conferences.
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91% 76 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI MoreLess Info
Cooley Law School Stadium is home to the Lansing Lugnuts, a minor league baseball team in the Toronto Blue Jays farm system. In addition to baseball, the stadium hosts special events like fireworks shows.
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90% 143 votes
Science Museums 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933 MoreLess Info
The Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan is a hands-on, 'please touch' science museum and educational center. The museum is packed with a rotating series of exhibits, experiment stations, play areas and other fun learning opportunities.
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Lansing's R.E. Olds Transportation Museum is a must-see for fans of historical and vintage vehicles. The museum also contains historical engines, other mechanical components, dashboard instruments and interior vehicle appointments.
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85% 26 votes
Movie Theaters 2500 Showtime Drive, Lansing, MI 48912 MoreLess Info
NCG Cinemas is an 18 screen movie theater with reclining seats that shows first run films. The 3 story theater also shows 3D films and hosts birthday parties and other group events.
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79% 14 votes
Family Fun Center 3101 E Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley and indoor amusement facility, Spare Time Entertainment features 23 lanes of bowling, complete with light and sound effects, a laser tag arena, and a video game arcade.
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36% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing, MI 48911 MoreLess Info
Celebration Cinema is a multiplex movie theater that features IMAX and 3D movies. The theater features D-Box motion seats and airs first run and classic films along with live broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera events.
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