Hillcrest Travel Guide
Lawrence
Popular places to visit
Indoor Aquatic Center
Bring the family to Indoor Aquatic Center and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
University Scavenger Hunt Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
The room was clean. The staff was courteous. There were hot food choices on the breakfast buffet. We would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
A few minutes off of Interstate 70 but a nice find for our overnight in Lawrence.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Did not do breakfast or bar. Rooms comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Great room and staff
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Neat place. Staff was great. Location excellent!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
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.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Allen Fieldhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.
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.
Deerfield
While there might not be top attractions in Deerfield, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Indoor Aquatic Center and Lied Center of Kansas.
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.
