I’ve lived in Lansing my whole life and rarely have I ever felt unsafe. There are definitely parts of the city that I avoid, but downtown and a lot of the small surrounding towns are really nice places to be

I really appreciate you taking time and efforts to give us a complete tour of each destination. We really appreciate all your efforts

I want to thank you Joe and Nicole for your videos. I am disabled, I will never travel anywhere anymore. I have been watching all your videos for weeks. I feel like I’ve seen all these beautiful places. Love all the information about each place. Bless your hearts

I've lived in (and around) Lansing for decades and have never--not once--ever felt unsafe, nor have I ever been the victim of a crime. I think people here are very good at minding their own business!

I'm 67 and The Peanut Shop was there when I was a kid, running around downtown and going to movies at the Gladmir or Michigan theater. I can smell those fresh roasted peanuts right now

This was great! It was fun to see my hometown through the eyes of a visitor. The part of the city that you said the buildings looked old is actually called Old Town lol.

Part of the crime problem is we have little to no police presence on the street anymore.The one thing that gets even less attention (you may have noticed) is upkeep of streets and sidewalks. Overall, not a bad place to live. Any downtown that still has a peanut shoppe -- well, that's the true measure if any city. Sorry our three theaters are gone, they were quite elegant structures in their day.

Also originally from Lansing. Its a beautiful city, but has room for growth and improvement.

I always find your videos very interesting, it's a way of seeing things that I'll never get to visit being here in England.

An awesome video, as always. Lansing looks like a nice city. I love the castle-style churches, and the cathedral was beautiful, and I always enjoy the drive around the residential areas. Thanks so much, Joe and Nic, always so enjoyable.😊💚

The drone tours are amazing beautiful and mesmerizing! Thank you.😎

My impression of Oldsmobile changed when I purchased a 1979 Cutlass Supreme. It was a V-8. I loved that automobile.

I was last there when Oldsmobile had their 90th anniversary. We drove our 1964 Cutlass Convertible from Ohio. Which we still have. You brought back a few memories. Thank you.

Yup, hurts my ❤ to see. I grew up in Lansing, My Grandparents lived by the streets downtown you showed, long past are the glory days of the 50s and 60s Without The state government and MSU probably wouldn’t be much different than Flint. Hurt much from the loss of automobile job losses Michiganders are resilient

Always happy to see pics and videos of Michigan. I never got to go through Lansing, but as a child, grew up in Rochester and a suburb called Goodison. Its always wonderful to see the state I still call home if only in my dreams. Until next time, take care and God bless. Steve in Oklahoma

I live in Lansing! Ive been waiting for this video. Cant wait to share it

Joe & Nic's Road Trip, This is amazing! I can't stop smiling!

I love watching these tours....cheers from australia

Props from Australia! I love regional America, great videos bro.

Lansing was recently dubbed "The Sad Little City." Residents embraced it!

Wow, the food prices are really expensive this summer. The portions don’t appear to be overwhelming either. If not traveling dining out is going to become a once a year treat! Enjoyed the experience as usual👍

Ransom Eli Olds is well known in the Tampa Bay Area. In 1916 he purchased several thousand acres of land just north of the city of Tampa on Upper Tamp;ay Bay to create a planned community that included farms. One of his objectives was to encourage Northerners, especially Michiganders to move to the area for its climate. After several revisions the town of Oldsmar was named for him. One of his early cars is featured in the Oldmar Library. As an aside, the band REO Speedwagon was named after Old's 1915 truck of that name.

The first street you walked down reminded me of Baton Rouge. Love that the Drone and piano montages are back too

Joe & Nic, In 1st Grade my class went on Field Trip to the Power Station in Lansing. It was up & run'n then. The Tall building in town there had some Medical Offices In It on one floor. My brother had his Tonsils taken out in. The Fire Station down town had a Light Bulb that burned 24/7 that Edison was said to have installed. It has burned non stop since. The city has surely grown a lot. Great tour. Safe Travels. always, Tommy🤠

Crime is increasingly a problem and it's spilling over into East Lansing as well. In the last couple years, I had my car broken into, my brother had his motorcycle stolen on a trailer and stripped for parts, my local grocery store had several robberies/assaults, and the Meijer had a robbery that turned into a police shooting. And my brother and I lived just north of MSU (since moved). Feels like nothing is being done to crack down on increasing crime until it starts to affect EL closer to MSU and then it will be considered a serious problem. Rule of thumb is stick to major shopping areas and the nice neighborhoods. It's no New Orleans but don't expect to wander around after dark without moderate risk. Even a block away from some bar/entertainment centers and you could be in serious trouble.

Thanks for showing me a view of my state capital that I have never seen before. I live west of Lansing in Kalamazoo Michigan.

Yeah I was born & raised here unfortunately. Moved away for a few years and am back again unfortunately. The economy here has been abysmal even more so since the new age politicians think they can work from home indefinitely...this place was once a beautiful thriving city. Now a crime ridden hell hole. Hope you enjoyed your visit here & hope you hit up the peanut shop!

The Capital building's interior is magnificent! The hallway gas chandeliers were extraordinary. I collect early gas light fixtures.

Born and raised unfortunately moved away because ive had too many close encounters living in my old neighborhood. The crime is ridiculous! Lost alot of friends to crime. Back in the day it was a nice place to live but overtime its gotten bad. I moved to Eaton Rapids which is not too far but far enough to feel safer. Come to ER next and do a video we are called the "Island city". I love it here and never want to move back to Lansing.

Another great video from you and your beautiful wife Nicole ! Your voice is great for narration - very calm and upbeat

Joe your success is well deserved!!! You do a fantastic job and appreciate it !! And Nicole’s appearance is always enjoyed !!😉

I live in Lansing and you drove right by my house on Vermont! I’m originally from Texas. Lived here for 23 years. I used to love it here but not anymore. Trying to sell my house and get out. Crime has me really worried.

There is an east and west Lansing. Really very different. West Lansing is state capitol, east Lansing is where Michigan state university is and is more of a college town feel.

It was nice that they let you know to not use the front doors before you climbed all the stairs, at the Capital building!

Something that really shocked me after I moved away from Lansing is the shockingly large number of well maintained parks. My favorites as a kid were probably sharp park and hawk island.

Another great video Nic. You do such a nice job with you narration. Always look forward to seeing a new video. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing and safe travel.

Just discovered your channel and I'm watching every video from here in Ireland. I live watching every place you've been too especially the small towns fantastic work guys 😁

You are really getting good at this. Very enjoyable. Pleasant listening voice. Thanks so much.

729 Chestnut Lansing MI. This home is absolutely beautiful inside. 4 bedroom, 2 baths 2030 sq feet $175.00

The places you visited were all nicer parts of town. If you want flashbacks to your visit to Flint, try taking a cruise down Kalamazoo on the east side, or the South side of Pennsylvania Avenue, especially the area around and south of Miller and Mount Hope. The area around the intersection of MLK and Holmes is also quite a site to behold as well

What a beautiful and very clean down town, the city is very well maintained. loved the video.

Lansing is nice. I live in Oregon but went to Michigan State. Its a little sleepy but there are some vibrant pockets. East Lansing and Okemos right next door are really good. You should have gone to Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor too.

I want to thank you for cluing me into architectural styles. Richardsonian Romanesque is my favorite. FYI, Lonesome Dove Restaurant in Knoxville is that style. It formerly was Patrick Sullivan's Saloon. It's in the Old City. I also like Second Empire style.

The Lansing Rivertrail is stretches over 20 miles from North ave on the north side to Jolly on the south and, from MSU east to Waverly on the West. Wonderful city. Lived there for 16 years and have lived in this part of Michigan for over 40. I've never felt unsafe anywhere in town. Downtown is very vibrant. Between the State Offices, Lansing Community College, Davenport University has a campus here, Cooley Law School, and more.

Since the first episode, I’ve been thinking this but never commented. Nicole, you have the most beautiful hair I’ve ever seen!

This is one of the best travel videos I have seen. Very well done.

Good to see Nicole again! 👍

Great video as always..getting into my neck of the woods- Tekonsha MI

This city actually didn't look too bad, it was nice. A lot of big houses that were beautiful. Thanks for sharing and letting me see different parts of the US. Have a great day and safe travels

First capital where you didn't see the dome from the inside. They seemed to have a picture of it. Maybe one day, you can see it in person again.

I always enjoy your adventures. I especially like your voice, it is soothing. Your conversation is refreshing. Thank you.

I use to have a small office in the tall building with the clock on it... to repair teletype machines... yes, i'm that old. lol

You should come back and do Grand Rapids some time, its not exactly a small town but a very nice and vibrant City.

Do Glasgow Montana. It’s not a super small town, but it’s the most isolated city in the United States. Thank you for the new videos. I enjoy watching them every time a new one pops up.

Whenever i see these videos of downtowns in the US, so many are dead quiet… its strange, nothing like this in the UK… can go to any town centre on a Tuesday and its ram packed!?

Yes, that house on Chesnut, as someone else mentioned, is going for $175,000. In 2020 it was sold for $95,000. They're marketing it as 'investment/rental opportunity" and with the phrase "this property presents the perfect canvas for your vision" you know it needs a lot of work, although it looks ok in the pictures. It doesn't say what the tax rate is but in the monthly breakdown they include taxes of $289. And I believe it, I paid more than that when I lived in RI. Another home on Chestnut is pending for $60,000. Most are multi-family and/or older homes. Some around 100K and a couple others around $175k. So it looks nice from the street but I'd do more investigating.

During the month you were filming this, a major gang leader in Lansing was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

yet again a wonderful journey and information

You are in the palm of Michigan. Oldsmobile was quite popular in the late 70s and 80s.

Having lived there for five years, I can say that Lansing is an average working class city that is urban, somewhat industrial in a few parts due to GM's presence, and the neighborhoods truly vary. The crime is moderate, but if you use precautions you'll be fine.

Great video. I never knew you can get your passport stamped in each state.

My mom loved her Oldsmobile. She would only buy an olds and my dad loved his fords.

wow the music for the bird view on the city is beautiful❤

Even though we couldn't see the dome, it was interesting seeing all of the scaffolding. Wow!

I currently live in Lansing and have never felt unsafe. We walk around the capitol area all the time. I think the majority of the crime is targeted, not random. Most people just mind their own. Some areas of Lansing are very nice. Some, not so much. Funny thing is, the house interiors ARE nice. I think a lot of people don't want to increase their property taxes by doing exterior renovations in a lot of neighborhoods. lol When we were house shopping we were always surprised how nice the interiors were, and that the exteriors never matched. Also, fun fact and testament to our poorness (or resourcefulness). All the trim in the capitol is actually pine that has been hand-painted to look like more expensive wood. lol

my favorite part of downtown Lansing is going to Lugnuts baseball games. Great video, as always!

Lansing looks a lot nicer than many of these other rust belt cities... probably due to the state capital and the university. Looking forward to east Cleveland! 😎

Thanks Joey and Nicole. Love your work. Cheers from Sth Australia

I would love for you to come visit Marshall, Michigan. Small but historic town, at one point our town was going to be the capital of Michigan.

Good video...I was born in Lansing, raised about twenty minutes to the east in a little village called Morrice and I've lived in Lansing for the last five years. I've always loved this city and have always felt at home here but I don't plan on making this the place I want to buy another home and live out the rest of my life or anything. I can't really say there is anywhere in this city I ever feel unsafe, the bus station can be a bit sketchy which is typical for any transportation hub but I wouldn't say I feel unsafe down there. I live right on the edge of downtown and its a good place to live but it can be a bit boring. The main issue downtown Lansing is the fact 90% of the businesses cater to the state office workers so most restaurants and shops close well before 6pm and a majority aren't open on weekends. They've been adding more apartments downtown but now we need the actual business for us to enjoy.

I've lived near Lansing all my life, but on the east side of MSU. My Mother was a nanny for the R.E. Olds family before the war and then went to work in the REO factory making things for the war. My Father's family home from the 1800's was torn down to put in a highway. The next time you come and visit, come to the east side, it's a whole different world.

Hey Joe, I'm curious if you're going to be visiting Green Bay, Wisconsin while you're still in the mid-west? Lambeau Field alone, where the Packers play would be worth the price of admission!

I guess there's one part of the city where there are really long-term chronic problems with crime and poverty, but that area is clearly not downtown which is very pleasant - I guess if you live in a nice part of town and work downtown that crime statistic really doesn't affect you in any significant way.

Hope you got to drive through East Lansing and Michigan State. Great college town and beautiful campus along with some great landmarks and buildings

Wow I grew up in Lansing you showed one of the House that I lived in on Chestnut brings back memories thank you. I live in San Antonio TX now I will be going back soon 😄

With the rotunda being closed it gives you another reason for a second trip and to explore coastal lower peninsula towns. When in Cleveland I like to stop a Mr. Hero for a steak n cheese.

i just started to watch this video. i hope you show our Lugnuts Baseball ⚾️ stadium, Lansing Center, and some other places outside of downtown.

That downtown area is so CLEAN and BEAUTIFUL!

That little downtown are by the river with that large mural is called 'Oldtown' the oldest part of Lansing. Alot of festivals like bluesfest down there. Crime is bad around the Capitol neighborhoods at night mostly! Cool tour👍

im very happy you came to lansing, i lived most of my life here since i came from Iraq.

In my humble opinion as a resident of the city a good yet brief look at the city. You definitely missed seeing the historic Moores park neighborhood quite a few mansions in that areas as well. Also the drive into East Lansing to compare and contrast wealth disparity in the city. Granted you probably were running on a schedule so I understand!

Hey, I was in Lansing just a few weeks ago, right in the area where you started the episode. I was there to visit the Oldsmobile Museum, which is well worth a visit. I specifically went to the museum to see the Toronados they had on display. My best friend's dad had a '66 Toronado -- it was the coolest car around and has been one of my favorite cars ever since. It definitely wasn't an "old person's car" back in the day. (By the way, the REO Speedwagon was an Olds product, REO being the founder's initials.) Until next time, happy trails!

When you're looking down Michigan avenue you have that smaller building....the one behind it with the brick going upward is the jail and the cop shop.

I love when you guys eat at a local bar and grill. And I love the dives better!!! 👍

After East Cleveland, keep heading east into Geauga County and then down to Warren in Trumbull County, the Capitol of the Western Reserve. The Court House is very, nice. Warren is where the Packard car was built. Then you can hit Niles and/or the infamous Youngstown (check out Mill Creek Park)

Great video. I've always lived in southwest mi. My best friend of 30 years who sadly passed in 2021, moved and lived up there in apartments next to lansing mall for a year so he could attend barber school. We had alot of fun going to the lansing mall, or drive thru down town or thru michigan state campus. Miss those days

That’s my city…pretty cool to see someone’s view of it.also I’ve drove past that church hundreds of times but never seen inside, so thanks for that…also if you notice the top of the capital they completely redid it and is whiter than the rest of the building….thats why you seen the scaffolding in there.

After you mentioned that Burt Reynolds was born there it finally hit me. You remind me of Paul Williams, the famous songwriter.

First of all, I love all the information provided in your videos and I find them very enjoyable. But in the last few videos I have noticed that you are seeming to have some difficulty with your microphone. There are a lot of times when all I hear is mumbling. I’m not sure if you are aware of this. And what’s so frustrating is I know you are saying something that I’m interested in and I can’t hear you. Just a little mention in case you were not aware. Keep up the great work and see you in the next video and I hope I can HEAR you too.😂

Lansing's capitol building is beautiful.

Would you recognize a Sears home if you saw it ? My grandparents bought and put up a bungalow style home from Sears in the early 1900's in Pennsylvania and it still stands today. Not sure how many different homes they offered, but I bet they were extremely cheap.

First... Thanks for the video, watching in full, Cheers 😊

I lived in Lansing (1948-61) on the south side; 2 blocks east of S. Cedar and a block north of Mt. Hope. Yes, it has deteriorated (so have I 😅) but that's to be expected when the homeowners who lived in the same house for decades and had pride in maintaining the appearance of the house and yard die or move, for whatever reason. Many new owners, with no emotional ties to the property let it run down. That draws drifters and drug activities to any neighborhood. What really shocked me was how the face of the downtown area is virtually impossible to recognize with all the tall, bulky buildings that replaced what had likely become derelict. Change is inevitable. Unfortunately, It isn't always for the better.

Don't know where you are headed next.. But Litchfield MI is a nice town! That's where my hubby is from... His family actually named the town way back when 😊... We now live in Texas..

I have to say Lansing has risen from the ashes - it was not so great 15, 20 years ago, but….Power station‘s inside amazing!! Lansing does have some nasty neighborhoods…(along Grand River Ave f.ex) thanks for the ride-along

Interesting, I live just south of town, but spend A LOT of time downtown and in Lansing. I work nights. There is some low income areas, but the crime numbers surprised me. Never felt unsafe.

So enjoy your videos .. i do pause to look up the houses for sale .. its interesting to see the insides to these homes..

You should have visited the State Library Museum by the Capital. Also, RE Olds Museum

Work on Lansing was fantastic. Joe👍📹

I was born and raised in Lansing. At the hospital formerly known as Ingham regional