Lansing

WELCOME TO GREATER LANSING, MICHIGAN
Greater Lansing is 90 minutes away from 90 percent of Michigan’s population, making it easily accessible for attendees, exhibitors and speakers. Our central location in the state makes us an attractive destination for conventions/meetings of all kinds. Our community is also in the heart of the Midwest, making Michigan's Capital City a prime destination for regional and national events.

Home to the State Capitol, mid-Michigan offers world class attractions, dining and lodging. Lansing has a very walkable downtown with a large convention center along the Grand River and dozens of restaurants and attractions within a few block radius. East Lansing is home to Michigan State University and boasts the youthful energy of a University town.

Greater Lansing's friendly Midwestern hospitality makes attendees feel right at home. Over 500 Greater Lansing Certified Tourism Ambassadors located throughout the community make it a top priority to offer a welcoming and positive visitor experience. Our hotels, venues, attractions and restaurants have taken the Greater Lansing Safe Pledge, demonstrating their commitment to adhering to health and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diverse and memorable meeting facilities are conveniently located near lodging, dining and attractions, allowing event planners to take their events from good to great.

LANSING IS A DESIRABLE CONVENTION AND MEETINGS DESTINATION
Lansing is a popular meeting destination for the Midwest and the country as a whole, offering a wealth of experts and specialists on a variety of topics as well as state legislators and politicos. Plus, its affordability and accessible location make Lansing event venues a great choice for any group, whether association, education, healthcare, corporate or just plain recreational.

Convention Center
The largest of Lansing convention spaces is the Lansing Center, with 71,760 square feet of column-free exhibit space, just over 12,000 square feet of meeting space spread across 12 rooms, 27,000 square feet of registration space and 13,320 square feet of ballroom space. The Lansing Center is connected via covered skybridge to the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol, which offers additional space at its 10,000-square-foot conference center. Just a block away from the Lansing Center is the brand new Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown offering event attendees premier lodging steps from dining, breweries and distilleries.

Located on the campus of Michigan State University, the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center boasts 160 guest rooms, over 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space, an upscale restaurant, a 1,000-vehicle garage and a convenient location just eight miles from Lansing Capital City Airport, with shuttle service available. Also at MSU, the Henry Center has 29 meeting rooms, state-of-the-art technology and an attached 128-room Candlewood Suites hotel. The elegant Eagle Eye Golf Club offers personalized service for groups as large as 300 guests for weddings, parties and meetings.

Unique Venues
Greater Lansing offers one-of-a kind opportunities that will leave a lasting impression on your attendees. Whether it’s a tour of the Grand River on an old-fashioned paddle boat, craft beer tasting at Lansing Brewing Company, sipping refreshments on the porch of the historic Turner Dodge Mansion, or getting artsy at Urban Beat in Old Town – Lansing can accommodate groups large or small. Consider hosting your off-site reception strolling amongst antique automobiles at RE Olds Transportation Museum or act like a kid again while making slime at Impression 5 Science Center. There are endless options to choose from and the knowledgeable staff at the GLCVB will be happy to help you pick the perfect venue for your event.

Team Building
Need to add an element of team building to your event? Try a cooking class at Le Chat Gourmet, painting parties, kayaking along the Grand River with River Town Adventures or play ball at Jackson Field. The GLCVB can also connect you with numerous charitable organizations to help you arrange volunteer opportunities for your attendees.

VIBRANT, WELCOMING & DIVERSE
Greater Lansing offers an abundance of big city amenities with small town charm. It is a diverse community of 475,000 residents with nearly 50,000 students at Michigan State University. Residents speak 63 different languages with a multitude of vibrant neighborhoods.

The GLCVB’s vision is to inspire visitors to love Lansing as much as we do. A visitor information center provides guests with directions, suggestions and a welcoming smile. The region is committed to rolling out the red carpet for all visitors.

We’re Here to Help!
Utilize the knowledgeable certified meeting professionals at the GLCVB to set the stage for your next event in Greater Lansing, Michigan.