East Lawrence Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
Hobbs Park Memorial
Find out about the history of Lawrence when you take a trip to Hobbs Park Memorial. 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
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in East Lawrence
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"great location and friendly staff.... dogs barking down the hall a real drag for sleep deprivation. left unrested and tired.... animal owners need to be responsible for keeping pets quiet rather than howling through the night."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"Would stay again. Price is good, hotel is clean. Breakfast is pretty weak, but there are several places close by to eat."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Centrally located right next to the stadium and close to other amenities."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"Room and hallway smelled musty, parking was atrocious, bathroom walls peeling, toilet lid would not stay up, pillows made for kids, AC unit was sticking out in room and very noisy. Would not recommend it. Need a refund as I did not get any sleep!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"This hotel had a very friendly staff, and was exceptionally clean. We were able to drive into downtown Lawrence for some great wings and conversation with some locals who were also very friendly."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"We have good time"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East 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.
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.
Sunset Hills
Sunset Hills might not have many top sights, but Lied Center of Kansas and Orchards Corners are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Lawrence
While North Lawrence may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lawrence Arts Center and Hobbs Park Memorial.
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.
