Oread Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
South Park Wading Pool
Bring your family to South Park Wading Pool and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Allen Fieldhouse
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Our pick of the best Oread Hotel Deals
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Clean room. And great staff"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Birdcage at The Hawk sleeps 10 - 2 bedrooms & 2 1/2 bathrooms.
"The unit was great. Really close to everything and slept 10 of us very comfortably. The only knock I have on the property and feedback that you need to make people aware of is the noise. If you're there to party and have some late nights, which we were, the place is amazing. On the other hand, if ..."
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
![[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70990000/70986400/70986345/e97a8525_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)
[3] StayAwhile: The Cozy Retreat
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The location is ideal: easy access to both Mass St & KU campus. The apartment is awesome: clean, comfortable, relaxing & interior is recently refinished so “new”. As a return guest, the additional changes/upgrades since our last visit were obvious and much appreciated. Fantastic ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Booth Stadium Condo - Premium Tailgate Location
"Great location, very modern and clean establishment. Very close to the stadium and to campus"
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"Good stay"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"Very attentive, polite, friendly staff here. Very nice place to stay they put out a tremendous breakfast buffet for the KU graduation on Sunday the 18th. Everything was absolutely delicious! Midwestern hospitality off the charts here so nice!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oread
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.
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.
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.
University Place
While University Place may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Allen Fieldhouse and Spencer Museum of Art.
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.
Brook Creek
Brook Creek might not have many top sights, but Theatre Lawrence and Hobbs Park Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
