Downtown Lansing is the heart of this capital city, containing more than 1,000 businesses in addition to the government buildings. Not only is this active neighborhood the center of employment, it is filled with art, culture, great restaurants, shops, and fun things to do. Bordering the Grand River and extending west to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Downtown Lansing contains the Michigan History Center, Constitution Hall, and Lansing Community College.

Downtown Lansing hosts a variety of events, including the popular Common Ground Music Festival, which attracts about one million visitors. The festival is held at Adado Riverfront Park, one of Downtown Lansing's largest parks with 13 miles of trails along the river. After choosing your Downtown Lansing apartment, be sure to visit the Capitol Grounds, which features several monuments, statues, and memorials. Sports fans will appreciate learning about the city's sports stars at the Lansing Sports Hall of Fame.