Old Town, Michigan, United States
4.5 (148 reviews) Spent Ranking #8 in Ingham County Neighborhoods
Up and Coming
I heard mention of this place and decided it was worth a visit. Parking was rather easy. I spent a couple of hours walking around enjoying the old buildings and the eclectic atmosphere. It appeared that in the past this place was maybe on the skids but it is making a definite come-back. There are a lot of things to do in such a small area: The River Trail, the Brenke Fish Ladder (which is on the trail), Arctic Corner Ice Cream Stand, Golden Harvest Restaurant, Turner-Dodge House, lots of antique stores, gift shops, yoga, bars, cafes, all in cool old buildings
Address
201 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906-4329
Website
http://www.iloveoldtown.org
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:35
User Ratings
4.5 based on (148 reviews)
Reviews
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4sevco1 5:00 PM Feb 14, 2020
Nice safe eclectic neighborhood
Old Town is a collection of bars, restaurants and specialty shops on the north side of Lansing just south and east of the airport centered at the intersection of Caesar Chavez and Turner street. Some of the best restaurants in Lansing are located here. The specialty store seem a little forced but hey if they can make a buck more power to them. The whole Old Town area is clean, safe, well maintained, well lit at night and has a really fun atmosphere. I like window shopping at Elderly Instruments and visiting Breinke fish ladder. Dining at Sir Pizza and looking out the window at the river flowing by is an incredibly refreshing and relaxing experience. Preuss Pets pet store is filled with exotic animals and fish. The stores decorations are worth a visit alone. The staff is wonderful as are the customers. Golden Harvest Restaurant on the north end serves the finest breakfast food on the planet. Olympic Broil just up the road will sell you a burger and fries that you will remember for many hours. Cross the bridge going north on Larch Street and Old Town disappears in about a hundred feet. It is like an alternate universe that you need to seek out to find and even notice. Once you discover Old Town and its charm you will return often.
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4DAWMVW 5:00 PM Mar 2, 2018
Great way to spend an afternoon exploring!
Old town has unique shops and restaurants and galleries and is a wonderful way to spend a low-key afternoon. Cravings has wonderful popcorn, Pablos is a wonderful lunch spot, and Meat is great for dinner (after waiting in line a while). The shops contain beautiful and unique finds with shop owners who are willing to speak to you about their store.
