Title: River Trail in Lansing - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [River Trail Hotels](https://expedia.ca/River-Trail-Hotels.0-l553248621532659637-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lansing](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Lansing.d603006.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lansing](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Lansing.d603006.Travel-Guide-Activities)[River Trail Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-River-Trail.d553248621532659637.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lansing Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lansing.d603006.Destination-Travel-Guides) # River Trail Tours and Activities ![River Trail which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659637/161741cf-914f-40f8-9e3c-be8895797668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Trail which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659637/161741cf-914f-40f8-9e3c-be8895797668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659637/5f8d4b22-5896-4c6c-9f42-ef9b6ae4ed7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Trail showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659637/d510f500-824b-45a8-8b88-a301247de4bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River Trail which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659637/44e68360-bb76-44c0-83a8-84f773b604c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit River Trail Activities [Lansing travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lansing.dx603006) --- --- #### One of the best ways to experience the character and atmosphere of Michigan’s capital city is to follow this path along the banks of the Grand River. Follow the winding River Trail to see some of the finest attractions in Lansing and to relax in tranquil green spaces. The trail is perfect for leisurely strolls or bike rides, with numerous places to stop along the way. Cycle along the whole trail and visit interactive museums, pleasant parks and family attractions along the way. Head to Aldado Riverfront Park to find a sign detailing the story of the Grand River, which is the longest in Michigan. While the Lansing River Trail is only 20 miles (32 kilometers) long, the river runs for about 270 miles (435 kilometers) through to Lake Michigan. The trail was developed in the 1970s, with the first section opening in the city center in 1975. Enjoy quiet scenery and varied birdlife in the charming parks of the trail. Aldado Riverfront Park is known for its concerts and food festivals, while Hawk Island Park is popular for boating and swimming on the lake. Bring your binoculars to the trail to watch for herons, bald eagles and red-winged blackbirds. Stop at the attractions that line the trail. Meet magnificent creatures at the Potter Park Zoo, the home of over 500 different animals from about 160 species. Families will enjoy the interactive exhibits at Impression 5, a science and nature museum with colorful displays and hands-on activities. Learn about the history of Michigan’s automotive industry in the R.E. Olds Transportation Museum and see classic models of the famous Oldsmobile. The path will also take you into Lansing’s charming Old Town, an atmospheric place to pause for a drink or dinner. Join the River Trail at any point along its length. The trail runs to four different points, with Dietrich Park in the northwest, Red Cedar Natural Area in the northeast, Holt in the southeast and Waverley Road in the southwest. Parking is available at multiple points along the trail, which you can visit at any time for free. ### Popular places to visit ![R.E. Olds Transportation Museum featuring interior views, heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074494/6e3ddcfe-1829-453d-a00d-ef0d48249311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### R.E. Olds Transportation Museum Travel through the history of transportation in an engaging museum that charts the history of the REO Motor Car Company and displays some of its finest vehicles. [](https://expedia.ca/RE-Olds-Transportation-Museum-Downtown-Lansing.d6074494.Vacation-Attraction) !["Portrait of a Dreamer," a sculpture by Ivan Iler.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603006/35d8b9a3-9070-4ddf-bbfb-f243b14e2895.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lansing Center Learn about the events happening at Lansing Center during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lansing-Center-Lansing.d553248621532659638.Vacation-Attraction) ![Michigan State Capitol featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074486/d0683b58-dbdb-4172-98bc-c99e31c5bfa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michigan State Capitol Admire the marvelous domed building that marks the seat of government in Michigan, then take a tour of the interior to learn how the state’s laws are made. [](https://expedia.ca/Michigan-State-Capitol-Downtown-Lansing.d6074486.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wentworth Park showing a bridge, a park and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561878382/60ae60d6-e92b-4837-b9cb-ef03245d338b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wentworth Park Pause for a break from sightseeing in central Lansing by resting in this quiet park with interesting monuments, river views and convenient local amenities. [](https://expedia.ca/Wentworth-Park-Downtown-Lansing.d553248621561878382.Vacation-Attraction) ![The structural steel statue “The Worker” can be found at Cedar and Shiawassee streets in Lansing. The 22-foot-tall, 2,000-pound sculpture created by Rick Luke, is currently sporting a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball jersey. @TheWorker517](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603006/7766dbfb-2acf-498a-bf9a-49f30387d923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jackson Field Catch an event at Jackson Field during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Jackson-Field-Lansing.d553248621532659640.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lansing Art Gallery featuring outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265543/9596eaa9-6060-4302-84b8-c4c4d618b922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lansing Art Gallery The work of Michigan artists is celebrated in a community-run, non-profit gallery located in the heart of the state’s capital city. 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