Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Historical Places Around Lansing

Mar 28, 2024

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1 Turner-Dodge House

2023 Winner
- 2023 Winner Best Historical Place

100 East North Street
Lansing, MI 48906

About the Place: The Dodge Mansion, also known as Turner-Dodge House, is a historic house in Lansing, Michigan that was built in 1855. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 as Dodge Mansion. The Turner-Dodge House is now a museum and historical center dedicated to Lansing's early pioneers.

"Lansing history"

"A classic"

"Love this place!"

"A gem in our community!"

— Why Locals Say Turner-Dodge House is a 2023 Best Historical Place winner!

2 Michigan History Center

2023 Second Place
- 2023 Second Place Best Historical Place

702 West Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48915

About the Place: Enjoy the 12 museums and historic sites in the Michigan History Museum System—your pathway to fun and discovery. The Michigan History Museum in Lansing presents an overview of the state's history. Other historic sites and museums throughout the state focus on themes in Michigan history.

"All of Michigan in our own back yard!"

"Making Michigan history come alive!"

"Just go! Hidden gem"

"It's the real deal for Michigan history."

"Impressive and comprehensive."

— Why Locals Say Michigan History Center is a 2023 Best Historical Place winner!

3 Brenke Fish Ladder

2023 Runner Up
- 2023 Runner Up Best Historical Place

216 East Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906

About the Place: The Brenke Fish Ladder was built in 1981 to help fish swimming up the Grand River pass the dam without injury. A peaceful setting on the Grand River in Lansing's charming Old Town neighborhood, the Fish Ladder is a great place to go fishing, walking, or take in a concert along the Lansing River Trail.

"A peaceful, meditative spot if you go at the right time of day."

"It's Great!!!"

— Why Locals Say Brenke Fish Ladder is a 2023 Best Historical Place winner!

4 Courthouse Square Museum

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Historical Place

100 West Lawrence Avenue
Charlotte, MI 48813

About the Place: In 1883, the Courthouse cornerstone was placed in the center of town square where it remains today. In 1885 the courthouse officially open to the public.

"So many community events for everyone. Most with free admission. Lots of involvement."

"Great museum."

"So much history from all over Eaton County. A beautiful building and lots of community involvement and events. A true focal point of Eaton County."

"Great museum great programs!"

"More than a museum, Courthouse Square is a community gathering place, a place to get help with historical research, and a place to learn more about your community."

"Beautifully preserved, very unique, great management staff."

— Why Locals Say Courthouse Square Museum is a 2023 Best Historical Place winner!

5 Looking Glass Brewing Co.

2023 Top 5

115 North Bridge Street
DeWitt, MI 48820

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About the Place: Located in an historic church in Downtown DeWitt.

"Great old church."

"So much history."

— Why Locals Say Looking Glass Brewing Co. is a 2023 Best Historical Place winner!

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