Lawrence Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lawrence
Lawrence
Photo by Andi Allen
Photo by Andi Allen
Photo by Morgan O'riley
Photo by Morgan O'riley
Photo by Heather Doughty Photography
Photo by Heather Doughty Photography

Where to stay in Lawrence

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Oread

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

Oread
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Downtown Lawrence

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center and Watkins Community Museum of History are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Lawrence
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East Lawrence

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

East Lawrence
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Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sunset Hills
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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.

Hillcrest
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North Lawrence

While North Lawrence may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lawrence Arts Center and Hobbs Park Memorial.

North Lawrence
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr, Lawrence, KS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$161 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$161
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,137 reviews)
"Property was new and clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious and nicely decorated. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

3 out of 5
2176 East 23rd St, Lawrence, KS
The price is NZ$179 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$179
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Bed was ver co"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence

2.5 out of 5
740 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS
The price is NZ$148 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$148
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Great location right off Mass

Great location right off Mass

Lawrence
Stay at this vacation home in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions South Park Wading Pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
Great small house
"The house was excellent and exceeded our expectations. Had everything we needed, location is perfect and convenient."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Great location right off Mass
Great one-bedroom basement apt., near KU and restaurants!

Great one-bedroom basement apt., near KU and restaurants!

Lawrence
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Broken Arrow Park and Park Plaza are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Easy stay!
"Overall a very good experience. Only complaint is that you can hear the people upstairs walking and that’s how we woke up in the morning. Very kind hosts and a clean space!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Great one-bedroom basement apt., near KU and restaurants!
[2BR] The Sunburst Retreat

[2BR] The Sunburst Retreat

Lawrence
Stay at this vacation home in Lawrence. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Massachusetts Street and Theatre Lawrence ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"This was a great location for moving my niece into her sorority house. Although i was nervous about the construction next door, there was no extra noise we could hear. Fernando was so helpful and got back to me right away when I had a question!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

[2BR] The Sunburst Retreat
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Overlook Park

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.

Overlook Park

Allen Fieldhouse

Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Allen Fieldhouse

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.

Rock Chalk Park

Haskell Indian Nations University

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

Haskell Indian Nations University

Lawrence Arts Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

Lawrence Arts Center

Lied Center of Kansas

You can get tickets for a performance at Lied Center of Kansas during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

Lied Center of Kansas