Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide
Lawrence
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Popular places to visit
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.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
Watkins Community Museum of History
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Watkins Community Museum of History in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
University Scavenger Hunt Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
Loved the private covered parking attached to the hotel. Very nice and friendly staff - easy and convenient to walk our service dog, places to eat and drink close by. Firepit was nice on the outdoor patio.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
The staff were wonderful. A very comfortable place
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Newly Renovated Home Close to Dtwn Lawrence!
Great spot and super close to Mass St…very clean & comfortable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
We didn’t have breakfast or use the pool, etc. property was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
Nice place!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Clean room and staff was super nice.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lawrence
Old West Lawrence
Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium 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 Theatre Lawrence.
Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Booth Family Hall of Athletics and Allen Fieldhouse.
