Why Lansing

Why Lansing

Why Lansing? Around here we say, why choose anywhere else?

Central Location Provides Easy Access

Central Location

Greater Lansing's central location makes us ideal for all types of events. Within a 90-minute drive of most major metropolitan areas in the state, attendees, officials and spectators incur less travel expenses, which often leads to increased attendance.

Proximity - Miles from Major Cities

Chicago - 210
Cincinnati - 315
Cleveland - 230
Columbus - 260
Detroit - 90
Grand Rapids - 60
Holland - 85
Indianapolis - 245
Pittsburgh - 365
Toronto - 310

Location means everything

Lansing is at the heart of Michigan's lower peninsula, at the junction of most major highways. It's easy to find your way around the region, and downtown is only ten minutes from Lansing Capital Region International Airport.

Well Equipped Facilities, Indoors and Out

Area facilities include every kind of playing surface, from large multiple-field outdoor venues, to state-of-the-art indoor arenas on the campus of Michigan State University.

Convenient, Affordable Lodging

With more than 4,300 hotel rooms to choose from, you'll find all types of affordable lodging to accommodate your group.

Warm Hospitality and Exceptional Service - From Tee to Green

Award winning hotel properties

Five local entities recently recognized by Michigan Meetings and Events magazine as "Best of the Best."

Work with those that REALLY know

Experience the benefit of having former coaches and tournament planners on hand to help through all phases of your event, no matter the size.

Think of us as an extension of your staff

We'll distribute your meeting profile and requirements to local venues, and respond directly to you with proposals and prices. We arrange site inspections and help you get affordable rates on accommodations, entertainment options, meals and other services, and assist you with planning every detail. Better yet - most of our services are free of charge.

Post Game

You won the big game - Now what? Have some fun!

Dining...

Greater Lansing offers exciting dining and nightlife to satisfy any taste, all within a short distance of our sports venues and accommodations.

Hit the town in style...

To connect the main shopping and dining corridor of East Lansing to our entertainment district along the Michigan Avenue corridor leading into our revitalized and thriving downtown.

Shop 'til you drop...

Three large area shopping malls provide everything you need from designer to discount wares.

Tee it up...

Golfer? Greater Lansing offers over 30 golf courses within a 30-mile radius! Little Hawk at Hawk Hollow is one of only two natural bentgrass putting courses in the state.

Catch the big game...

Want more sports action? Greater Lansing is home to the minor league baseball team, the Lansing Lugnuts. Experience the thrill that is Big Ten sporting action on the campus of Michigan State University.

Art aficionado?

Greater Lansing is home to dozens of galleries and museums.

Theater buff?

Catch a Broadway play at the largest performing arts center in the state, Wharton Center for Performing Arts on the campus of Michigan State University. Wharton was ranked fifth in the top 100 International theater venues by Pollstar magazine.

Festivals ABOUND...

Celebrate our region's art, music and cultural heritage.

Thirteen miles of paved and scenic trails

The Lansing River Trail winds along the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers past the convention center, parks, scenic attractions and historic monuments.