Oread Travel Guide
Lawrence
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.
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.
Things to do
An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in Oread
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Excellent place to stay if in the Lawrence or KU area."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Clean room, helpful/pleasant staff, breakfast was great."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
"This is a clean hotel on the outskirts of Lawrence. It is definitely not within walking distance of anything but in a safe area. Great deal for the price!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
"Okay for an older property."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
"The property smelled musty especially in the elevator areas. Pool looked dirty & my room wasn’t swept. There was a dead bug in the floor of our room & also the window was in bad shape. Beds were uncomfortable. Need to go to the chiropractor after sleeping here."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Tru by Hilton Lawrence
"Decent place for a stopover. I didn’t stay long enough to have a more complete opinion. The staff helped me a lot."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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 South Park Wading Pool.
Old West Lawrence
Old West Lawrence is noteworthy for its live music, and you can plan an outing to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Lawrence Arts Center 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 Allen Fieldhouse and Spencer Museum of Art.
Hillcrest
While Hillcrest isn't home to many top sights, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and Spencer Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
