Downtown Lawrence, KS

Lawrence

Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Wow is all I can say about this gorgeous view. It's perfect for... Well, just about anything really. Great for pictures!
Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too.
Free state brewery is the microbrewery for Kansas University, the Jay hawks. There you can get samplers, 5 oz glasses, of their brews. I tried the IPA and the lager... and then the wheat and another style lager. It's a great place at night. Went during the week, so it was a little more chill then weekends. Good beer though, but good luck finding it outside Lawrence. You can go back if you ask nicely to their tanks.

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Downtown Lawrence Hotel Deals

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
The price is SAR 443 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 443
SAR 520 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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 in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
The staff was exceptional!

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is SAR 454 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 454
SAR 533 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (578 reviews)
The rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful

Reviewed on 10 February 2026

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
Perfect location!  Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St

Perfect location! Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St

Lawrence KS
The price is SAR 1,196 per night from Feb 14 to Feb 15
SAR 1,196
SAR 1,963 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Wonderful condo - perfect for our visit to Lawrence! Within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. The condo was well stocked and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable and the condo had everything we needed. It far exceeded our expectations and was one of the best VRBO houses ...

Reviewed on 1 February 2026

Perfect location! Cozy 2-bdrm condo w/ ample living space right off of Mass St
#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!

#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!

Lawrence KS
The price is SAR 354 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
SAR 354
SAR 791 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Lawrence. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Overall, we loved the place. It has a great downtown vibe but of course that comes with some late night noise. We didn’t mind as we liked being close to everything Lawrence has to offer. We would definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 25 December 2025

#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!
Artist's loft off Mass St.

Artist's loft off Mass St.

2 out of 5
Lawrence KS
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Excellent place to stay. Great location! Correspondence back and forth quick and complete! 5 stars!!!

Reviewed on 19 October 2025

Artist's loft off Mass St.
Newly Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!

Newly Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!

Lawrence KS
Stay at this condo in Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Lawrence Arts Center and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The place felt so nice and homey. Well thought out and maintained. It was exactly what we needed for our end of year planning retreat. Thank you!

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

Newly Remodeled BOHO Condo - 1 Block to Mass Street!
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.

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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Lawrence

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Old West Lawrence

You'll appreciate the live music during your time in Old West Lawrence and you might want to plan a stop by Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium while you're in the area.

Old West Lawrence
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East Lawrence

Though East Lawrence might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lawrence Arts Center and Theatre Lawrence.

East Lawrence
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oread, South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.

Oread
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Hillcrest

4/5(87 area reviews)

Though Hillcrest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

Brook Creek

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

Brook Creek
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University Place

4/5(1 area review)

While University Place might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Booth Family Hall of Athletics and Allen Fieldhouse.

University Place


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