4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We love the town ... my aunt lives there, and we have visited quite a few times. We were up there to see our children. It's a quaint little town oh, that is crazy when colleges in session.
Lawrence, KS
Travel Guide
Visit Lawrence
Where to stay in Lawrence
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.
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.
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.
Sunset Hills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunset Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Lied Center of Kansas and Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
North Lawrence
North Lawrence might not have many top sights, but Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and Lawrence Arts Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
6101 Rock Chalk Dr, Lawrence, KS
The price is SAR 332 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
SAR 332
SAR 382 total
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 pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,130 reviews)
"Great"
Reviewed on 14 July 2025
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 379 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
SAR 379
SAR 441 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (945 reviews)
"Great hotel. Great location. Great staff. Only problem was the amount of renovation going on. I realize this is off season and the time for that to be done. Although our room and floor was quite dirty from construction dust."
Reviewed on 9 July 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
2176 East 23rd St, Lawrence, KS
The price is SAR 379 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
SAR 379
SAR 438 total
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! (1,007 reviews)
A good place to stay
"Great staff at check in. Nice mattress, clean bathroom, plenty of towels."
Reviewed on 15 July 2025
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
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! (48 reviews)
Family trip 2025
"This house has the old world charm, with today's amenities. It's about an hour away from KC sports complexes. Lawrence has a lot of interesting things to do as well. Had a nice time."
Reviewed on 10 July 2025
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! (22 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 June 2025
#SuiteDreamsLawrence - Historic Downtown Loft - sleeps up to 6!
Lawrence
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! (33 reviews)
Weekend trip
"Nice place, roomy with old downtown charm, right in the middle of it all"
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
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
University of Kansas Natural History Museum
3.5/5(2 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at University of Kansas Natural History Museum during your travels in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theater scene.
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.
Allen Fieldhouse
4.5/5(117 reviews)
Catch an event at Allen Fieldhouse during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Rock Chalk Park
5/5(21 reviews)
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.
Haskell Indian Nations University
4/5(9 reviews)
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.
Lawrence Arts Center
4/5(13 reviews)
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
Reviews of Lawrence
4.4
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love the city of Lawrence. Plenty to do and not far from the bigger cities. Great family or couples weekend.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Many unique shops and restaurants
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Downtown Mass street has lots of good restaurants. KU is an amazing school and campus.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great dining choices. Rock Chalk!!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Shopping and dining on Massachusetts street downtown is great! Seeing my daughter at KU priceless.
- University of Kansas
- Allen Fieldhouse
- Rock Chalk Park
- Haskell Indian Nations University
- Lawrence Arts Center
- Lied Center of Kansas
- University of Kansas Natural History Museum
- Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
- Theatre Lawrence
- Lawrence Visitor Center
- Indoor Aquatic Center
- South Park Wading Pool
- Hobbs Park Memorial
- Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
- Booth Family Hall of Athletics
- Watkins Community Museum of History