University Place Travel Guide
Lawrence
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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.
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.
David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lawrence. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.
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An EpicUniversity Hunt: Soaring and Strolling Around Lawrence
Top hotels in University Place

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Nothing fancy about the rooms, but they were clean and I felt comfortable there.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
Clean quiet comfortable room. The bed was comfortable as well. I didn’t eat breakfast there. Breakfast was served at the meeting I attended that morning Amenities were average, acceptable but average. I never appreciate finding out there is a damage deposit amount that is not disclosed prior to ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
This property is pretty outdated. All rooms are spacious und have coffee maker, and plenty of room to spread out. Bathrooms are nice and big in a king room. There was a musky smell in the room. Room faced the inside courtyard where the pool is - presumably that is cause for smell.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Lawrence - University Area
Breakfast is good. Rooms are clean but some m
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Lawrence
This location is perfect and of course the price is too high for what it is and also so reasonable for the location. I just don’t understand why this property is
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham KU Lawrence
Other neighbourhoods around University Place

Oread
While visiting Oread, you might make a stop by sights like South Park Wading Pool and Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Exhibit.

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.

Indian Hills
While Indian Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Park Plaza and Booth Family Hall of Athletics.

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.

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.

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.
