Oread Travel Guide
Lawrence
Popular places to visit
South Park Wading Pool
Bring your family to South Park Wading Pool and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
Massachusetts Street
After visiting Massachusetts Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lawrence.
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.
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.
Things to do
University Scavenger Hunt Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
University Scavenger Hunt Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in Oread
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
very clean room, comfy bed, and good time.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Bright Lawrence Vacation Rental ~ 1 Mi to KU!
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
Dinner was good. Beds and pillows comfortable
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Oread
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
