North Lawrence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

University of Kansas
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Kansas during your travels in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Indoor Aquatic Center
Bring the family to Indoor Aquatic Center and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Overlook Park
After visiting Overlook Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and entertainment venues.
Lawrence Visitor Center
After visiting Lawrence Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Riverfront Park off-leash dog area
After visiting Riverfront Park off-leash dog area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
Rock Chalk Park
Rock Chalk Park is just one of the places to see in Lawrence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best North Lawrence Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Lawrence, KS
"Everything was terrible about our stay there. It was Dirty. It had a kicked in door. It had mold on the ceiling and mold on the shower curtain. It was damp. It had a broken TV. I would not recommend anybody staying at this facility."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Historical home w gardens in Unique North Lawrence. ACROSS FROM TRAIN DEPOT
"Absolutely loved the gardens and the porch! Proximity to downtown Lawrence and KU campus was perfect. Loved walking to Cleo and Leo's down the streets for coffee. Will miss hearing the train now that we've gone home!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"This is a clean hotel on the outskirts of Lawrence. It is definitely not within walking distance of anything but in a safe area. Great deal for the price!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Excellent place to stay if in the Lawrence or KU area."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Great property. Breakfast was good. They have a bar. Several restaurants close by. My only complaint is the mud in parking lot. Very slippery in spots. I helped an elderly guy up after falling to the ground. My wife fell 10 minutes later on slippery muddy sidewalk."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"Okay for an older property."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Lawrence

Downtown Lawrence
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Old West Lawrence
Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center while you're in town.

East Lawrence
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Lawrence and surrounding area, you can visit Lawrence Arts Center and South Park Wading Pool.

Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.

Brook Creek
Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Hobbs Park Memorial and Theatre Lawrence are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hillcrest
While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Spencer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
