Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide

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Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Aerial View of Lawrence, Kansas and its State University
Wow is all I can say about this gorgeous view. It's perfect for... Well, just about anything really. Great for pictures!
Dusk looking out over the valley below Mount Oread. Nothing beats wandering this scenic campus to the sound of the carillon bells which sound every quarter hour. On Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoons faculty or students perform on the instrument. Wander the green space around Potters Lake during a concert for a truly magical experience. The campanile is a WWII memorial, so be sure to check out the structure itself too.
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Top hotels in Downtown Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence

3 out of 5
1 Riverfront Plz Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,161 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿3,161
฿3,709 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (725 reviews)
Comfortable place to stay near the campus.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Springhill Suites by Marriott Lawrence
TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

3 out of 5
900 New Hampshire Street Lawrence KS
The price is ฿3,625 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿3,625
฿4,254 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (573 reviews)
Nice and clean great staff

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown
StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
6101 Rock Chalk Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,444 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,444
฿2,868 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,254 reviews)
Very courteous check in, reasonable rates, clean and comfortable room, breakfast included. Location excellent for Lawrence Memorial Health sugical center.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

StoneHill Lawrence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence

3 out of 5
2176 East 23rd St Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,543 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿2,543
฿2,984 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Cleaniness

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Lawrence
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

4 out of 5
200 Mcdonald Dr Lawrence KS
The price is ฿2,537 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿2,537
฿2,977 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean great attitude displayed by office staff very accommodating always

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence
The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
1200 Oread Ave Lawrence KS
The price is ฿4,344 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿4,344
฿5,141 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lawrence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Neat place. Staff was great. Location excellent!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lawrence

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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.

Old West Lawrence
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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.

East Lawrence
Strong Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas on a Sunny Day

Oread

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

Oread
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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.

Hillcrest
Buildings of Downtown Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas

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.

Brook Creek
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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.

University Place


Downtown Lawrence Travel Guide