Located in the heart of Lansing, downtown is a vibrant environment where you can stroll through the flower garden at Park Plaza or see local vendors and artists at the farmer’s market in summer months. You can learn more about the city’s history at the Lansing Historical Society and Museum. Exhibits at this museum showcase the area’s music, sports, transportation and family histories. If you’re aching for the great outdoors, head to Cook County Forest Preserves, an area with more than 125 acres of park land with lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Lansing is less than seven miles south of Chicago city limits, meaning your list of things to do just got bigger. Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, named the number one museum in the world or walk through Millennium Park where you’ll find their famous, “Bean,” a stainless steel structure that’s become Chicago’s signature landmark. If you’d rather stay closer to small town life, you’ll be entertained day and night at the Hollywood Park in Lansing. Ride around on the bumper cars in the arcade room or go-kart in a competition against your friends. Rock climb for a bird’s-eye view of the entertainment center or test your mini-golf skills at one of the center’s two 18-hole courses. Whether you’ve come for its small town charm or for a quick getaway, you’ll never be short of things to do in Lansing.
Hotels in this city offer a great way to explore Illinois and enjoy many of Lansing’s attractions great for both families and business professionals alike. Sit back and relax by booking with Choice Hotels in Lansing for a leisurely trip in a small town filled with big adventures. Book online now!